The aims of this project were to:

• Provide arts workshops to 91 individuals living in four different areas of DSC Accommodation Services
• Work with support staff to enable these individuals to work independently and for arts activity to be instigated in homes post project
• Work with an action researcher to develop tools consultation and evaluation tools to be included in an Easi-Step guide

Pike Street proved rewarding and challenging with outcomes including:

Over 50% of residents attended at all times and all residents participated in the program to varying degrees.

All residents exhibited and performed their original works at the Karrinyup Community Centre on February 12 this year. Two residents entered their paintings into the Stirling Art Prize and were finalists. Visual artworks from Pike Street and other individuals/artists participating in the Positive Ageing project were exhibited at the Tasmanian ACROD Ageing and Disability Conference.

The Pike Street phase of Positive Ageing Project was the beginning of spin-off projects such as Stirling Ideas 1 and 2.

The Pike Street residence were granted a physical activity grant (Stirling Ideas 1) for a partnership project with DSC, DADAA and the City of Stirling, which commenced in late February[]. The Stirling Ideas 2 project took place in other suburbs within the City of Stirling and with different DSC ASD residents.

Individuals involved in Stirling Ideas 1 have been invited to join the Scarborough Autumn Club and Pensioners' Club concerts. Individuals involved in Stirling Ideas 1 will host 2 afternoon teas for both these clubs in July to exhibit their visual art and screen their video work.

Some of these individuals will be matched to community activities that interest them and are able to be fitted in the House Project through a Project Officer from Recreation and Sport Network.

Area 10 Outcomes were again significant and varied.

The Positive Ageing Project linked in with the City of Rockingham and delivered a music and a performance workshop as part of the Harmony Festival in May, 2005.

Two short videos titled, 'Cup of Tea' were made with facilitator, Poppy Van Oorde-Grainger, while one resident completed a dance video with facililitator, Sam Fox.

Linkages were made with the City of Rockingham youth through the Frisk Youth Festival - The Positive Ageing Project workshop became part of the festival. Two residents were introduced to the Rockingham Youth Station and have returned to participate in various other workshops and events.

Works on paper created during the Positive Ageing Project were later exhibited as part of DSC ASD's exhibition, [] from November 28 to December 8, 2005 in DSC's West Perth, Joondalup, Myaree and Midland Offices. Four residents later had their works exhibited at the Tasmanian ACROD National Ageing and Disability Conference in 2005. Two residents exhibited in the city of Stirling Art Prize in April, 2005.

Sculptural works created in Rockingham were installed in two group homes in the area and large soft sculptures were made and then installed at DSC's Myaree premises.

A relationship was developed with the City of Cockburn Community Development Officer and Disability and Access Officer. The Creative Space concept was presented to the City of Cockburn's Disability Advisory Committee (DAC).

The Postive Ageing Project established a track record for DADAA that facilitated successful applications to the City of Cockburn Community Grants and to the DSC Recreation Grants for the Cockburn Connections Project.

The aims and goals of Positive Ageing Project were extended through the subsequent Cockburn Connections Project in August, 2005. The Easi-Step Guide Tools were developed in the Positive Ageing Project were put into action and refined in partnership with DSC ASD residents, families, staff and through feedback. The tools are now being utilised by the partnership to underpin all DADAA Ageing and Disability programs.