Grandparenting tells us much about our history. It’s important to preserve these stories
- Written by Liz Allen, Demographer, POLIS Centre for Social Policy Research, Australian National University
 
Grandparents can play a fundamental role in families, yet they have often been overlooked in Australian history.
Grandparents and grand friends make significant contributions to helping share the load of caring for children.
Important cultural exchanges and friendships can develop with intergenerational relationships. Languages, cooking and...
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