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'Do It Now' Project

The 'Do it now' Project was the first project to be conducted by the Australasian Occupational Science Centre (AOSC). It was conducted between July 2005 and June 2006.

The Project consisted of a community education program and a research program.

Education program

The community education program was available at no cost to Shoalhaven residents aged 55+.

The aim of the program was to inform Shoalhaven residents about the need to participate in meaningful activities for health and wellbeing. The program is specifically designed for those planning to retire from work or who have recently retired.

The program consisted of 2 x 3 hours sessions held once a week.

Day and evening programs were throughout the Shoalhaven.

Research program

Information about the personal and community - based barriers to older people's participation in meaningful activities was gathered during the program.

This information is being analysed to form the basis of a report on participation by older Shoalhaven residents. The report will include recommendations for enabling older people to participate in a range of activities. The report will also identify the community - based barriers to older people's participation and suggest ways of overcoming them.

The report will be relevant to the Shoalhaven City Council, the Illawarra Retirement Trust, the Shoalhaven Division of General Practice and the South Eastern and Illawarra Area Health Service. The recommendations in the report will be significant for developing a cohesive community policy for older Shoalhaven residents.

The 'Do it now' Project was jointly funded by the Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS) through its Regional Partnership scheme, the Shoalhaven City Council and AOSC Pty Ltd.

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