Page 2047 - Week 06 - Thursday, 8 June 2006

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Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1)

(a) This research was conducted and completed in 2003.

(b) Material for the promotional campaign “Keep Moving and Feel Great” was first published and distributed in June 2004.

(c) Training programs are conducted by the: YMCA of Canberra, (older adult instructor training and aged care staff training workshops), Heart Foundation (Heart Moves program), Canberra Hospital (Community Falls Prevention program) and selected aged care facilities.

(d) The YMCA of Canberra conducted the pilot CALM program (Canberra Active Living Model) in Hackett in 2002. Following the success of this pilot, a further four programs have commenced across Canberra.

(2)

(a) Yes.

(b) The YMCA of Canberra CALM program is currently conducting a survey of its members addressing this topic.

(d) Yes.

(e) Yes.

(f) Yes.

(3) This has created the sustainability of the framework through successful program establishment and resulting lifestyle changes to members of the targeted audience in the ACT.

(4)

(a) No.

(b) No.

(d) Specific incentives have not been required, as the results of the CALM project have attracted the interest of the health profession. In 2004, the Department of Heath and Ageing introduced Life Scripts Prescriptions. Doctors are able now to prescribe a life script to a patient, which involves consultation regarding lifestyle choices/changes.

(e) Yes.

(5) The development of targeted physical activity programs for the ageing population of the ACT is a viable investment in the ACT. Program planning tools such as market research and community consultation have proven to be essential to the development and sustainability of a successful activity program.

(6)

(a) No.

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