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Groups - Mature Age
The Office for Recreation and Sport is involved
in and supports a number of projects aimed at increasing participation
of people over the age of 50 in physical activity, recreation
and sport.
Mature Age Physical Activity Network
The Mature Age Physical Activity Network (MAPAN) was established to address a key recommendation of the Mature Age be active forum conducted in December 2003. The Network consists of individuals that
have an interest in mature age physical activity. The Network
is email-based, with a regular electronic newsletter providing a means of sharing information regarding
ongoing developments, related news and opportunities for collaborative
partnerships, funding and professional development. Click here to view past editions of the Newsletter.
2007 MAPAN Summit and Forum
As part of SA’s Active Ageing Week, the Office for Recreation and Sport hosted the 2007 MAPAN Summit and Forum on 9 October 2007 at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
The Summit involved over 33 representatives from 24 invited stakeholder groups, who came together with the aim of reaching a consensus on the strategic priorities for MAPAN and the sector over the next three years. Consensus was not achieved on the day, however the key outcome was the formation of a MAPAN Strategic Working Party, to progress the development of strategic priorities. The Working Party is comprised of representatives from Active Ageing SA, Council on the Ageing (SA), Centre for Physical Activity in Ageing, Arthritis/Osteoporosis SA, Department of Health, Office for Recreation and Sport, SA Divisions of General Practice, The National Heart Foundation (SA Division) and the Multicultural Communities Council of SA.
The MAPAN Forum was the second biennial Forum for the Network. The Forum attendees received presentations regarding best practice through COTA’s Strength for Life program, snapshots of what is occurring in the health and fitness sectors, review of MAPAN and significant achievements in the sector over the past two years and an overview of the South Australian Physical Activity Strategy and how it relates to their work. Additionally attendees participated in a workshop aimed at establishing a professional development agenda for MAPAN.
 Summit and Forum Proceedings - Click here to view presentations and proceedings
Mature Age Physical Activity Posters
Produced by the Office for Recreation and Sport, these two posters are aimed at promoting physical activity to people over the age of 50. One poster focuses on physical activity in a general sense and the other poster promotes dance. The A-2 posters have a ‘blank area’ that organisations can use to promote their own programs. Click on the links below to view a PDF version of the posters and contact ORS to obtain hard copies free of charge.
To view pdf version of the posters, click here for the General Poster (292kb) and click here for the Dance Poster (297kb)
The ‘Targeting Mature Age Participants’
Publication and Related Workshop
This publication was written in partnership with Active Ageing
SA.
It is designed to assist organisations understand and address some
of the needs of mature age people in recreation and sport.
The resource provides marketing based advice on planning,
promotion and maintenance of programs and offers references
for accessing the many resources and sources of expertise
that are available. Case studies have also been included to
provide examples of how to apply some of the principles contained
within this resource.
Workshops based on this resource are occasionally
provided.
Examples of organisations and programs supported by the Office for Recreation and Sport
Active Ageing SA
Easy Moves for Active Ageing (EMAA) is a leader’s course designed with a physical activity foundation and framework for people working within the field of aged care. It provides information for conducting safe and effective exercise programs for less active, older persons residing in residential care facilities as well as the community.
Physical Activity Directories provide information regarding physical activity opportunities suitable for mature age people. The Directories are categorised by local government area.
Home Activity Monitoring Program (HAMP) is an innovative home-based physical activity program including personalised home coaching and support.
Taking Action for Active Living (TAAL) is an innovative program aimed at assisting inactive 50 to 60 year olds to change behaviours to become more physically active. In the workplace setting, support for participants will be provided by a trained Facilitator, utilising an approach that has a sound research base. TAAL is an initiative of Active Ageing Australia®, based on research proven processes, with a flexible, well resourced program format and superior support network. For more information on how your workplace or clients can become involved in this exciting pilot project please contact Katrina Reschke at Active Ageing Australia® on 82324467 or katrinareschke@activeageingsa.net.au
Council on the Ageing (COTA SA)
Get Going Stay Active is a program is a program that focuses on creating new physical activity programs in retirement villages. The GGSA project officer assists by ascertaining what type of program is needed, recruiting of qualified and insured fitness leaders, purchase of the right equipment, if required and provides ongoing support to the program and leader.
Partially funded by the Office for Recreation and Sport in 2004-05, Strength for Life is a progressive resistance weight training program for the 0ver 50's. It is a fitness centre endorsement scheme that requires participating centres to adhere to set criteria addressing safety, cost and social considerations. To find out the closest fitness centre offering the program contact COTA SA on 8232 0422
Recreation SA
Age Friendly Fitness Project
Development of age-friendly fitness centres through a course for centre managers and staff
Development of consumer resources that provide guidance on how to choose an age-friendly fitness centre and personal trainer. Click on the link below to view the Age Friendly Fitness consumer resources
www.recreationsa.org/default.php?bgc=304798&pid=fitness/aff
For further information on any of the above projects contact
Senior Project Officer, Specific Populations
Office for Recreation and Sport
Phone: +61 8 8416 6614
Email: participation@saugov.sa.gov.au
Links
Active
Ageing SA
Centre
for Physical Activity in Ageing
International
Council on Active Ageing
Australian Government’s HealthInsite Exercise and the Older Person
be active website (mature age)
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