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tudy set out to identify and quantify barriers and facilita-ors to participation in sport and physical activity (PA) bydult first generation members of the Victorian Italian andri Lankan migrant communities, and a reference sample ofustralian born counterparts.Methodology: 414 respondents aged≥40 years (90 Italian-

orn and 95 Sri Lankan-born recruited through immigrantommunity organisations; 229 Australian-born randomlyelected from the electoral roll) returned a mail-out self-ompletion form which included questions on participationn sport and PA and on factors affecting participation.

Results: Statistically significant and substantive differ-nces between the migrant groups and/or the Australian-bornample ranged across participation patterns and all dimen-ions of the socio-ecological model. Some findings weres follows. Participation – sports club membership wasignificantly higher among the Australian-born than themmigrants; overall, golf and tennis predominated in thislder segment of the population, while bocce predominatedn the Italian community, and cricket in the Sri Lankan com-

unity. Intrapersonal – knowledge relating to PA and healthas lowest among Italian-born; and self efficacy was lower

n both immigrant groups than among the Australian-born.nterpersonal – conflict with cultural or religious expecta-ions or beliefs, and conflict about clothes that should beorn, were more prevalent in the migrant groups than theustralian-born group. Environmental – fear of crime, fearf dogs, fear of traffic, street lighting, air quality, cleanliness,resence of other people, and type of terrain were all moremportant to both migrant groups than the Australian-bornroup. Institutional – lack of family-friendly facilities wasbigger issue for both migrant groups than for Australian-

orn, and affordability of facilities was more likely to be aarrier for Italian-born in particular. Public policy – migrantroups strongly supported government subsidizing PA par-icipation costs, but there was less support for tailoring mediaA promotion campaigns to particular ethnic groups.

Conclusion: The findings of this study reinforce the impor-ance of using a range of strategies taking account of alllements of the socio-ecological model. They have prac-ice and policy implications, and will assist in developingnterventions within particular migrant communities.

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arriers, motivators and life experiences of physicalctivity for older home care clients

. Burton 1,2,∗, G. Lewin 1,2, D. Boldy 1

Curtin University, AustraliaSilver Chain, Australia

Introduction: Australia’s ageing population is increasing,nd the majority of older people have a desire to live inde-endently in their own home for as long as possible. Being d

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obile and maintaining strength and balance are importantontributors to remaining independent. The aim of this studyas to identify and explore levels of, and barriers and motiva-

ors to, physical activity between older home care clients whoave participated in a restorative home care program whichncludes a focus on increasing lifestyle activity, and homeare clients who have received ‘usual’ home and communityare (HACC) services.

Method: A random sample of 745 clients who receivedrestorative service and 745 who received HACC were

nvited to complete a survey. On completion of the surveyarticipants could identify themselves and consent to involve-ent in a semi-structured interview. Twenty interviews were

onducted to provide further insight into the reasons foreing physically active and inactive, and the activity choicesf clients across their life. Survey data were summarisedsing descriptive statistics and analysed using t-tests andhi-squares to identify significant differences between theroups.

Results and conclusion: Older individuals who had partic-pated in a restorative home care program were more activehan similar individuals who had received ‘usual’ home care.

hile it was not, because of the nature of the study design,ossible to attribute the difference directly to the restora-ive intervention, the fact that these clients also identified

ore reasons for being active as they aged, at the very least,upports a link between an understanding of the benefits ofxercise and being more active. The main barriers to beinghysically active for both groups were having an ‘ongoingnjury/illness’ and ‘feeling their age/or too old’. The main

otivators for being active were for ‘health and fitness’ andwellbeing’. Physical activity experiences of intervieweesncluded minimal structured sport during their childhood dueo a lack of facilities and opportunity. As a result, perhaps, thectivities they determine as being physically active in later lifenclude walking and exercise through daily activities such asousework, shopping and gardening. Understanding the ben-fits of activity and that many study participants saw age assignificant barrier indicates the need to raise community

wareness and promote the benefits of staying as active asossible, at an individual level. Exercise programs for thisge group may be more successful if designed around eacherson’s usual life tasks.

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ong-term effects of 6-months of home-based physicalctivity and counselling on the mental health of olderdults: The MOVES study

. Cox ∗, E. Kane, V. Burke, M. Phillips, L. Beilin

University of Western Australia, Australia

Introduction: Physical activity (PA) interventionsesigned to improve the mental health of healthy adults