Powerpoint Resource from Bev Wilkinson presentation for the 2017 Global Intergenerational Conference held in Milwaukee June 13-16.

1. Celebrate Living History
Australia
Presenter: Bev Wilkinson

2. About Celebrate Living History
• We work with young people and seniors to
document stories for the future
• We offer students the opportunity to write
stories for their portfolio
• We organise exhibitions- Frankston locals
Victoria

3. Connecting Generations

4. Living the creative life with Robert
By Andrejs Boboks Griffith University
http://www.celebratelivinghistory.com.au/living-the-creative-life-with-
robert/#more-13069

5. Stella Wilkie-100 years and counting
• Having never met someone of Stella’s age, I
wasn’t sure what to expect when I visited her
at her nursing home in Murwillumbah. –Kate
Grant Griffith University

6. Conversation starters
• Where did you grow up?
• What was your childhood like?
• How did you and Grandpa meet?
• Who were your favorite relatives?
• Can you think of any more questions to break
the ice?
• Visit Story Corps for more great questions

7. Lets get our Denton ON!
• Lets interview each other and write a short
story!

8. Writing Pyramid

9. Editing
• Read over what you have written once, Leave
it overnight and read again
• (Often mistakes are found when you give
yourself a break)
• Ask friends and family to read and give
feedback

10. Learn from the Professionals
• Pick up a copy of a feature magazine
• Look at the journalist’s style of writing
• Find link words- Rewind, Flashback
• GREAT IDEAS on how to craft a article

11. Potential Barriers
• Post Traumatic Stress
• Ask if there are any NO GO Zones
• Treat with respect and dignity
• Check what you publish is correct
• Resource
• DART CENTER FOR JOURNALISM AND
TRAUMA

12. Thank you! Any Questions?
Want to submit your story to Celebrate Living
History?
Bev Wilkinson
• Email: celebratelivinghistory@gmail.com
• www.celebratelivinghistory.com