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Active ageing in the outdoors for older people: working together for a healthier world

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.

Further insights and strategies for creating inclusive, age-friendly multigenerational recreational spaces, including key design features, safety, and usability considerations, are also available here. Additionally, you can read more about Australia’s first dedicated outdoor rehabilitation space in a hospital setting.

For further details please contact the project leader Professor Pazit Levinger.

Where are the Seniors Exercise Parks?

Barry Road Community Activity Centre

36 Barry Road, Thomastown VIC 3074

Central Community Centre

80 Lonsdale Circuit, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029

Liscombe House

339 St Helena Road, St Helena VIC 3088

Mount Pleasant Reserve

Morton St, Ballarat VIC 3350

Ivanhoe Park

Lower Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079

Thomas Street Reserve

Thomas Street, Hampton VIC 3188

Carrington Park Leisure Centre

20 Oconnor Rd, Knoxfield VIC 3180

Wingham Park, Frankston

Ashleigh Avenue, Frankston VIC 3199

Victoria Park, Kew (opening late 2022)

450 High St, Kew VIC 3101

Coburg Senior Citizens Centre

21 Harding St, Coburg 3058

The Elms Reserve (opening late 2022)

The Elms Blvd, Kilmore VIC 3764

Chittick Park (opening late 2022)

Pollard Street, Seymour 3660

Donald Mclean Reserve (opening late 2022)

The Avenue, Spotswood VIC 3015

Andrew Pocket Park (opening late 2022)

60 Diamond Street, Eltham

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