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ArticleHealth promotion international2026

What works in real-world implementation? Practice-based insights from the ENJOY IMP-ACT project promoting physical activity among older adults.

Pazit Levinger, Marcia Fearn, Bronwyn Dreher, Adrian Bauman, Sze-Ee Soh, Natasha K Brusco, Andrew Gilbert, Rachel Muoio, Elissa Burton, Keith Hill

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Pazit LevingerNational Ageing Research Institute, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria 3050, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-6660-9183
Marcia FearnNational Ageing Research Institute, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria 3050, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-0602-0702
Bronwyn DreherNational Ageing Research Institute, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria 3050, Australia.ORCID 0009-0009-1790-2899
Adrian BaumanSchool of Public Health, and the Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-0369-4621
Sze-Ee SohPhysiotherapy Department, Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia.
Natasha K BruscoRehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living Research Centre, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria 3199, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-8825-5109
Andrew GilbertNational Ageing Research Institute, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria 3050, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-0525-8516
Rachel MuoioNational Ageing Research Institute, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria 3050, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-4933-2538
Elissa BurtonCurtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6845, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-6470-8305
Keith HillRehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living Research Centre, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria 3199, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-2191-0308

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Medical Research Future FundNHMRC GNT1174739
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Physical inactivity among older adults remains a significant public health issue. Age-friendly active spaces with the Seniors Exercise Park equipment in local parks offer an accessible, low-cost opportunity to promote health through physical activity. The ENJOY IMP-ACT project was a multi-site implementation initiative aimed at scaling up the use of the Seniors Exercise Park across six sites in Victoria, Australia. This paper examines factors influencing implementation and uptake. A descriptive practice-based implementation insights approach was used to evaluate the ENJOY IMP-ACT project. Data sources included staff field notes, meeting minutes and park-based activity tracking. Insights were categorized using the TERM framework: training, engagement, resource development, and marketing. Additional analysis considered environmental and organizational factors affecting delivery and uptake. Coordinated planning with local government staff, flexible timelines, and tailored training delivery supported effective program implementation. Local governments with dedicated project officers, clear internal processes, and targeted community engagement strategies demonstrated higher levels of participation. Site visibility, access to amenities, and proactive promotion influenced park usage. Organizational factors, such as changes in staff or limited resources, created barriers to continuity. Efforts to adapt to local contexts, such as modifying training models or leveraging community events, were also important for success. The ENJOY IMP-ACT project highlights the value of a flexible, multi-components implementation framework supported by local partnerships. Consideration of both environmental and organizational factors is essential for sustained delivery of age-friendly health promotion initiatives. These findings offer actionable insights to guide future scale-up efforts in community settings. Trial registration This trial is prospectively registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry. Trial registration number ACTRN12622001256763. Date registered 20/09/2022. https://www.anzctr.org.au/ACTRN12622001256763.aspx.

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ExerciseHealth PromotionParks, RecreationalAgedEnvironment DesignHumansVictoriaage-friendlyolder peoplephysical activitySeniors Exercise Park

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PMCPMC13450686

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