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bia- net Netzwerk Bildung im Alter Network for Lifelong Learning in Senior Age

Who are we?

bia-net Netzwerk Bildung im Alter bia-net is a registered not-for-profit organisation, founded in 2008. Fields of activities: Initiatives and projects with and for older people and adults Project development Implementation of projects on national and European level Founder and leader of the “Netzwerk Bildung im Alter – Network for Learning in Later life” in Graz, Austria. Offering workshops and seminars in the field

bia-net Netzwerk Bildung im Alter Purpose Promotion of lifelong learning in senior age on a non-party and non-confessional basis Promotion of cooperation of and partnership with organisations who work with older people Development of stable and sustainable networks Promotion of exchange of know how and experiences in the field of lifelong learning in senior age

Where are we?

Austria Capital (and largest city): Vienna Language: German Government: Federal Republic Parliamentary Democracy Head of State: Bundespräsident Heinz Fischer Federal Chancelor: Bundeskanzler Werner Fayman Area: 83.900 km2 Population 2012: 8.5 mio Currency: Euro (€)

Styria

Styria

And Graz?

GRAZ

Graz

Graz

bia- net Netzwerk Bildung im Alter Current European Projects ForAge – for later-life learning. Building on European experience Grundtvig Multilateral Network Communicating and promoting the experiences of learning for older poeple, building upon all these rich experiences and make them accessible for all. 1.1.2012 – 31.12.2014 www.foragenetwork.eu

bia- net Netzwerk Bildung im Alter Current European Projects SenVol – Senior Volunteering in Europe Grundtvig Learning Partnership Raising awareness for the importance of volunteering of (older) people in different settings and cultures and developing a SenVol Guide. Partners: RO, LT, ES, PL, IT, AT 1.8.2011 – 31.7.2013 http://senvol.wikispaces.com/

bia- net Netzwerk Bildung im Alter Current European Projects Welcome to European Stories Grundtvig Learning Partnership Using storytelling techniques as an educational tool to remove isolation and promote active ageing 1.8.2012 – 31.7.2014 Partners: TR, ES, PL, AT www.bia-net.org/european-stories MATURE Grundtvig Multilateral Project Development of a training for edult educators in respect of engaging older adults into learning. 2012 – 2014 Parnters: UK, DE, CH, PT, GR, PL, AT www.bia-net.org/mature

bia- net Netzwerk Bildung im Alter Summeracademy for later-life learning at Graz University

bia- net Netzwerk Bildung im Alter Summeracademy for later-life learning at Graz University

bia- net Netzwerk Bildung im Alter European projects Networking Life-long learning for seniors Network meetings Summer academy for lifelong learning for seniors at Graz University Project coordination National and regional projects Workshops www.bia-net.org

Solidarity between generations Active ageing and Solidarity between generations and bia-net EU Year 2012: Older people should keep playing an active role in society Older people should live as healthy and fulfilling lives as possible Older people should stay in the workforce and share their experiences Seeing ageing and the demographic change as a chance! Getting older is not a threat but an achievement for people and for the society

Solidarity between generations Active ageing and Solidarity between generations and bia-net Intergenerational approach: younger and older people can learn from each other, both generations can benefit from each other Active ageing: Older people participate in the society, at least we should give them the chance for doing that Older people as volunteers (also in family life) BUT: let the older people decide by themselves what kind of life they want and if and how they contribute to the society!

Thank you for your attention! Contact: Manuela Hinterberger bia-net Schöckelblickstrasse 2/3 8044 Graz, Austria Tel.: 0699/141 700 38 Email: manuela.hinterberger@bia-net.org Web: www.bia-net.org