ENJOY Seniors Exercise Park

20/08/2026

👍Physical activity is an important part of brain health and healthy ageing.
👍Regular physical activity can support cognitive health and may help reduce the risk of dementia, alongside other lifestyle and health factors. Great to see these important conversations bringing brain health and prevention into focus.

17/08/2026

A quick update for our ENJOY community: the My ENJOY Health app will be discontinued from 1 September 2026. All your favourite exercise resources will still be available free online, and QR codes in the parks will continue to work.
🔗 www.nari.net.au/enjoy/exercise-resources

07/08/2026

📢 Important Update: My ENJOY Health® App Transition

Dear Seniors Exercise Park users and community

We would like to let you know that the My ENJOY Health® mobile app will be discontinued from 1 September 2026.

The good news is that all ENJOY exercise resources will continue to be available free of charge through our web-based platform. This change helps ensure the long-term sustainability of the ENJOY program and makes it even easier to access exercise information online.

What does this mean for ENJOY Seniors Exercise Park users?
✅ Exercise videos, instructions, and supporting resources will remain available online.
✅ All existing QR codes on exercise stations will continue to work.
✅ QR codes will automatically redirect users to the ENJOY website.

You can access the ENJOY exercise resources here: 🔗 https://www.nari.net.au/Pages/FAQs/Site/enjoy/Category/exercise-resources

Thank you for your ongoing support of the Seniors Exercise Parks and for helping older people stay active, connected, and healthy in their communities. 💚

Being physically active is great for your body and mind. The national physical activity guidelines recommend older people to be active on most, preferably all, days every week. Doing some physical activity, even a little bit, is better than doing none. The Seniors Exercise Park features a range of e...

04/08/2026

Celebration 50 years of research - National Ageing Research Institute Ltd
For many more years to come!

29/07/2026

Join the friendly Volunteer Buddies at Central Park the Seniors Exercise Park in Hoppers Crossing

Looking for a great way to boost your strength, balance, and flexibility while meeting new people? The Central Park Seniors Exercise Park is designed specifically for older adults to support both physical and mental wellbeing.

With a range of easy-to-use outdoor exercise equipment, it's the perfect place to stay active, improve your confidence, enjoy the fresh air, and connect with others in the community.

📍 Central Park Community Centre, 80 Lonsdale Circuit, Hoppers Crossing

Come along, give it a try, and discover how enjoyable staying active can be 😊

www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/seniors-exercise-park

14/07/2026

It's National Diabetes Week, and this year we're exploring the link between diabetes and heart disease - including the risk factors and prevention strategies they have in common 👉
Click below to read more ⬇️
https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/your-heart/diabetes-and-heart-disease

26/06/2026

🏆 Award-Winning Impact for Healthy, Active Communities! 🏆

We are thrilled to share that the ENJOY IMP-ACT Project has been recognised with the Research Impact Award at the Parks and Leisure Australia Vic/Tas 2026 Regional Awards of Excellence! This award celebrates the collective efforts of so many people and organisations who have worked together to create healthier, more active, and socially connected communities through evidence-informed practice and meaningful partnerships.

A heartfelt thank you to all the councils, community champions, and project partners who have contributed their time, expertise, enthusiasm, and support throughout the journey. Your commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of older adults has been instrumental in making this work possible. This recognition reflects what can be achieved when researchers, local governments and community members come together with a shared vision.

We are incredibly proud of this achievement and grateful to everyone who has been part of the ENJOY IMP-ACT journey. Together, we are creating lasting change and demonstrating the power of research to make a real-world difference.

👏 Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved!

National Ageing Research Institute Ltd City of Whittlesea Hobsons Bay City Council Nillumbik Shire Council Wyndham City Mitchell Shire Council

29/05/2026

Join the friendly champions for a great workout or a chat at the Seniors Exercise Park at Victoria Park, Kew

Get active for Men’s Health Week with free and low-cost events running from 15 to 21 June.

Highlights include:
🔹 a sports writing masterclass with journalist Ken Piesse
🔹 men’s strength training at Kew Seniors Centre
🔹 mindfulness activities at the Craig Family Centre
🔹 a variety of free trials and workshops at our Neighbourhood Houses..and much more!

Register at https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/your-council/news-and-media/boroondara-news/mens-health-week-2026 .

11/05/2026

Looking back on 50 years of impact: NARI Research Project Highlight

A new evaluation of our ENJOY® (Exercise interveNtion outdoor proJect in the cOmmunitY) program shows a strong Social Return on Investment. For every $1 invested in the establishment of the Seniors Exercise Parks and their community activation, $2.50 is generated in social value — a 150% return.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-026-07260-w

This highlights that investing in age-friendly, community-based infrastructure is a cost-effective way to support physical activity, social connection, and healthy ageing at scale. Since 2020, NARI has partnered with over 15 local councils, including City of Whittlesea, Nillumbik Shire Council, Hobsons Bay City Council, Wyndham City Council, Mitchell Shire Council and Parks and Leisure Australia VIC/TAS Region, Parks and Leisure Australia, Lark Industries, to deliver inclusive and accessible exercise parks for older people.

ENJOY Seniors Exercise Park

30/04/2026

🚨 Publication Alert 🚨
Social Return on Investment analysis of the ENJOY Seniors Exercise Park IMP-ACT project

👉 We examined whether scaling the Seniors Exercise Park program across six local government areas represents value for money from a societal perspective. The analysis included both the cost of establishing the parks (infrastructure and capital costs) and activating them through structured programming, volunteer training, community engagement, and marketing.

🌟 For every $1 invested, the return was $2.50. 🌟
The return reflected broader social and economic benefits, including changes in health and social care use, quality of life, and participation outcomes.
**Infrastructure alone may not deliver impact**
Activation, programming, partnership with local government, and community engagement drive return.

As local governments invest in age-friendly environments, pairing capital works with evidence-based implementation is essential to maximise public value.

To establish the cost of implementation, as well as the social return-on-investment, when scaling the Seniors Exercise Park program across multiple local g