A conversation on models of cross-generational care.

“That goes to the heart of what RockPool is all about, right? It’s about those symbiotic relationships where everyone is benefiting and everyone’s adding something”

– Libby McCarthy

As co-founder of RockPool Collective, Libby shares the story behind building a cross-generational care model that rethinks how we support our ageing communities. In this conversation, she talks about moving beyond the traditional idea of ‘carer’ and ‘cared for’, instead focusing on relationships that are more reciprocal, connected, and mutually beneficial for everyone involved.

“One of my visits I remember bringing my son along. I was vacuuming, but he was teething and I spent the whole time learning about my client’s homemade teethers that she used to make her kids back in the day. I still remember that recipe and have shared it with others. It’s valuing both people and what they bring to the table.

– Libby McCarthy