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Songs for You
(Volume 4)

Over the past few months we formed quite a meaningful connection and gained a new friend, the mad, rad, lad himself - Sparra. We’ve loved hearing about your risky, fun experiences in cars, helicopters, motorbikes, and snake inhabited trains.

 17-year-old Songwriter Jacob J (VIC)

ABOUT

Songs For You is an intergenerational arts initiative that connects teenagers with older adults living in aged care. Through a series of guided sessions, participants engage in meaningful conversations, sharing stories, interests, and experiences. These exchanges form the foundation for songwriting workshops, where the teenagers, inspired by their older friends, craft original music that honours their shared history and connection. 

Led by intergenerational facilitators and musicians, the program fosters creativity, empathy, and sensitive communication through a combination of music and storytelling workshops. The process culminates in the public presentation of the songs, which are recorded and gifted to participants in the form of a nostalgic cassette.  

Beyond the creation of music, Songs For You nurtures lasting relationships, bridges generational divides, and captures a collective expression of history, hope, and community, celebrating the profound connections that can be formed through shared creative expression. 

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Danny is an incredible man, with strength, work ethic and kindness. His personality has made such an impact on us and we truly feel honoured to have spent time with him. 

 18-year-old Songwriter Nathan H (VIC)

SONGS FOR YOU VOL4

Songs For You Making Of (Volume 4)

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This whole process has been a completely new experience for all of us. We’ve stepped out of our comfort zones together... taking the time to get to know someone entirely new. But it’s through these shared moments of laughter and joy, we were able to create a song we truly believe captures the heart and spirit of Thelma, all wrapped up in a country music sound. 

18-year-old Songwriter Abby C (VIC) 

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Songs For You is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.

Supported by

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Thelma, you have shown us all what it means to live fully, love deeply, and even to be a little cheeky. You have touched all our hearts with your words and bright smile... There are some people in this world who leave footprints not just in the sand, but on our hearts and Thelma is one of those rare souls. 

18-year-old Participant Madi S (VIC)

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