Creating inclusive and accessible outdoor environments that encourage and provide opportunities for older adults to engage in physical activity and social interaction is important for healthy ageing.
The National Ageing Research Institute in partnership with several local governments, government bodies and stakeholders have been working together to create age-friendly outdoor spaces for older people to engage in physical and social activities for healthier and liveable cities and communities in Victoria.
The design of outdoor public spaces, including parks, leisure spaces and outdoor exercise equipment should be inclusive of all ages and abilities. We have provided some practical recommendations and suggestions for the design of age friendly outdoor spaces.
For further details please contact the project leader Professor Pazit Levinger.
NARI offers various training modules for allied health professionals, and for volunteers and community members on how to use the innovative Seniors Exercise Park safely.
Training the community enables knowledge to be shared and maintained locally. This is likely to maximise usage of the Seniors Exercise Park and support older people engagement in physical activity.
Please contact us for any queries.
NARI regularly offers professional development workshops for allied health professionals and exercise instructors. Read more
ENJOY Champions are trained to lead community members to participate in physical activity programs using the outdoor Seniors Exercise Park at their local area. Read more