046 Chapter 5 Impact of the age awareness workshop • Workshop participants shared various life experiences, such as childhood observations, education, work and relationships, which have contributed to shaping their perceptions of ageing and older adults. • Whether consciously or unconsciously, our behaviour is often guided by the assumptions and beliefs we hold. For those working in aged care and community settings, their interactions with clients may be influenced by their beliefs about ageing and older adults. • Although respondents’ scores on validated measures of ageism were relatively low prior to the workshop, significant further reductions in ageist views were observed immediately following the workshop. These decreases were maintained at follow-up two to three months later. • After attending the workshop, respondents were less likely to accept age-related declines in physical health, mental health and cognitive function as the norm. • Although the workshop resulted in improving ageist attitudes and ageing expectations among both CALD and non-CALD respondents, those from CALD backgrounds were more likely to endorse ageist views and have lower expectations of ageing throughout the study. Due to the relatively small number of CALD respondents, further research is recommended to explore these differences. • No significant differences in outcomes were found between participants who attended an online session and those who attended in person. • Qualitative data from open-ended survey questions and post-workshop discussions revealed that the workshop led to positive changes not only in participants’ attitudes, but also their behaviour. • Participants identified diverse groups of people who they believed would benefit from taking part in the workshop. Key findings