For Kristen, RockPool isn’t just a service – it’s a philosophy she wholeheartedly believes in.

As an advocate for intergenerational living and connection, and the author of a book about dementia*, Kristen was already deeply engaged in the world of ageing and support when she heard about RockPool. At the time, she was working with Dementia Wellington and had long admired international models that paired younger people with older adults to foster mutual benefit and reduce isolation. So, she immediately recognised RockPool’s potential.

“I just love the idea,” Kristen says. “It ticks so many boxes – flexibility, mutual benefit, connection across generations. Everyone’s getting something meaningful out of it.”

When Olivia came across a post about RockPool on a local Facebook page, she wasn’t actively looking for work. With two young children at home and a background in early childhood education, she was hesitant about returning to a role that would take her away from her family.

“I was procrastinating going back to work,” she says. “Nothing felt quite right. Everything seemed like it would take too much time away from my kids.”

But RockPool felt different.

When Sara moved to Wellington with her family, she never expected that a simple Facebook post would lead her down a completely different career path. After years of working as a nurse, she was ready for a change. She wanted something that would let her stay present for her kids, but also contribute to her community in a meaningful way. That’s when she discovered RockPool.