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Gardening program helping friendships bloom between generations

Headline via ABC News (Australia) · first report 12 Nov, 00:10 IST, latest 12 Nov, 00:10 IST

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In Hobart, a gardening program that matches older people with volunteers to help with garden maintenance and provide social support often leads to social connection and friendship.

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