The ENJOY IMP-ACT (IMProving older people’s health through physical ACTivity) project is a community-based implementation project aimed at increasing physical activity among older people using age-friendly outdoor exercise equipment across five local government areas in Victoria. A key strength of this project was the integration of infrastructure with community activation and capacity building, including facilitated programs, local partnerships, and the training of community champions to support ongoing engagement. This model has proven effective in increasing park use, sustaining participation, and embedding park-based physical activity within local communities. Older people were actively involved with researchers and local council in developing community engagement strategies, shaping program delivery, and informing local activation approaches. A core element of the project was the use of a volunteer-led approach that empowered older adults to support their peers, providing a sustainable pathway for continued participation. This presentation will provide practice-based insights and learnings from the implementation of the ENJOY IMP-ACT framework, bringing together perspectives from both champions and local government partners. An ENJOY champion will share their experience, motivations, and contributions to supporting peer participation and fostering social connection within the community. A local council representative will present how the program was implemented and operationalised, including integration with existing council services, coordination of volunteers, and alignment with local priorities. Together, these perspectives highlight how collaborative partnerships between research, local council, and community members can support the translation of evidence into practice, offering a scalable and sustainable approach to promoting physical activity and healthy ageing in community settings.