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Green Prescription - Sport Auckland

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8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Description

Green Prescription (GRx):

Green Prescription (GRx) is a free referral-based health and wellbeing service supporting adults, children, young people and whānau to become more physically active and improve their overall lifestyle.

The service is suitable for individuals who would like encouragement and motivation to increase physical activity, improve eating habits, manage a long-term health condition, support maternal wellbeing (including pre and post-natal), or improve their mental wellbeing if experiencing stress, low mood, anxiety or isolation.

We deliver support through face-to-face, phone and virtual consultations, as well as culturally responsive and community-based programmes.

Our services include:

  • One-on-one support from a Healthy Lifestyle Advisor (community, Telehealth or online)

  • Regular check-ins for up to 3 months

  • Active Families – family-focused support for children and young people

  • Maternal health and wellbeing support (including pre- and post-natal guidance)

  • Refugee health and wellbeing programme

  • South Asian community programme

  • Live walking groups across local communities

  • Aqua exercise classes

  • Live-streamed exercise classes

  • Nutrition and wellbeing webinars and workshops

  • SMS motivational support

  • Free translation and interpretation services

Our approach is supportive, non-judgemental and tailored to individual goals, culture and needs.

Translation services are available free of cost. 

ONLINE Programmes can be viewed here

 

Staff

Our team is made up of  Healthy Lifestyle Advisors (HLA's)

Michael McCormack
Healthy Lifestyles Delivery Lead
Phone: (09) 623 7956
Mobile: 021 413 462
Email: 

Sam Bhattacharya
Outreach & Engagement Team Leader
Phone: (09) 623 7917
Mobile: 022 398 0920
Email: samb@sportauckland.co.nz

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Referral

Green Prescription is a first-line lifestyle intervention supporting prevention, early risk management, maternal wellbeing, and long-term condition care across the lifespan.


Referral Criteria

Green Prescription (GRx) welcomes referrals for:

  • Adults (18+), children and young people (via Active Families)
  • Individuals or whānau who would benefit from becoming more physically active or improving nutrition — including preventive support before a diagnosis is made
  • Patients with emerging or early risk factors (e.g. rising HbA1c, increasing cardiovascular risk, weight gain, reduced activity levels)
  • People living with long-term health conditions who would benefit from structured lifestyle support alongside clinical care
  • Individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood or social isolation
  • Pregnant and post-natal people requiring maternal wellbeing, safe physical activity and lifestyle guidance
  • Refugee and former refugee communities
  • South Asian individuals and families who would benefit from culturally tailored support

GRx is particularly effective when introduced early, before risk factors progress or lifestyle changes become harder to initiate. It can be used alongside clinical treatment plans or as proactive support to prevent future health complications.


How to Refer

  • Primary care referrers could send eReferrals via HealthLink forms (quick, secure and preferred pathway).
  • CareConnect is the preferred eReferral method for primary care. All systems, Medtech, MyPractice, Indici supported.
  • Regional clinical portal integration for secondary care.
  • All health professionals can refer.
  • Individuals and families can also self-refer by calling 0800 228 483 or completing the online self-referral form.

Website / App

https://www.sportauckland.co.nz/Green-Prescription/green-prescription-grx

Contact us

Phone : 09 623 7900

Mobile: 021 966 798

email: grxreferral@sportauckland.co.nz

Anyone can access

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Free

Hours

8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English, Hindi, Māori, Samoan, Punjabi, Chinese, Bengali

Services Provided

Wellness / healthy lifestyle

** GRx e-referrals can be sent from PRIMARY HEALTH CARE via MedTech, myPractice or Profile for Mac through Healthlink Forms to 'Sport Auckland Green Prescription' ** GRx referrals can be sent from SECONDARY HEALTH CARE through the Regional Clinical Portal (Concerto) ** Referrals can be sent through eReferral to Badgernet as well or via an Online Referral form - Secondary Care GRx Referral Form online
  • Exercise and activity
  • Healthy eating education
  • Mindfulness and mental wellbeing
  • Stop smoking

** GRx e-referrals can be sent from PRIMARY HEALTH CARE via MedTech, myPractice or Profile for Mac through Healthlink Forms to 'Sport Auckland Green Prescription'

** GRx referrals can be sent from SECONDARY HEALTH CARE through the Regional Clinical Portal (Concerto) 

** Referrals can be sent through eReferral to Badgernet as well 

or via an Online Referral form - Secondary Care GRx Referral Form online

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Active Families programme

Active Families is a free, whānau-focused programme supporting children and young people to develop lifelong healthy habits through fun, practical and community-based physical activity and wellbeing support. The programme is well suited to children that are inactive, above a healthy weight and would like regular motivation to make changes with their whanau. Active Families is for school aged children aged 5 - 17 years, along with the support from their parents and wider whanau. The programme helps families build confidence in being active together by providing personalised guidance from a Healthy Lifestyle Advisor, access to community exercise opportunities, and encouragement to move more in ways that suit each child’s age, interests and abilities. Active Families also supports nutrition awareness, wellbeing skills and culturally responsive lifestyle advice. Referrals are welcome from health professionals, schools, or families who wish to self-refer. Aimee Ngawhika Active Families Advisor Phone: 09 623 7954 Mobile: 021 262 1552 Email: aimee@sportauckland.co.nz

Service types: Family / whānau support, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Exercise and activity, Pregnancy and parenting, Support after birth, Whānau Ora, Kaupapa Māori, Pasifika, Asian support services, Home support, Home visits, Information, education & support, Kaupapa Māori, Family / whānau support, Refugee / migrant support.

 Active Families is a free, whānau-focused programme supporting children and young people to develop lifelong healthy habits through fun, practical and community-based physical activity and wellbeing support.

The  programme is well suited to children that are inactive, above a healthy weight and would like regular motivation to make changes with their whānau.

Active Families is for school aged children aged 5 - 17 years, along with the support from their parents and wider whānau.

The programme helps families build confidence in being active together by providing personalised guidance from a Healthy Lifestyle Advisor, access to community exercise opportunities, and encouragement to move more in ways that suit each child’s age, interests and abilities. Active Families also supports nutrition awareness, wellbeing skills and culturally responsive lifestyle advice.

Referrals are welcome from health professionals, schools, or families who wish to self-refer.
Aimee Ngawhika
Active Families Advisor
Phone: 09 623 7954
Mobile: 021 262 1552
Email:

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Online Booking URL

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/219111

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Region

Central Auckland, East Auckland, South Auckland

Website

www.sportauckland.co.nz/

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Contact Details

Alexandra Park Function Centre, Greenlane West, Epsom, Auckland

Central Auckland

8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Sam Bhattacharya
Outreach & Engagement Team Leader
P: (09) 623 7917 M: 022 398 0920
E: samb@sportauckland.co.nz

Michael McCormack
Healthy Lifestyles Delivery Lead
P: (09) 623 7956 M: 021 413 462
E: michaelm@sportauckland.co.nz

Please send eReferrals to Green Prescription when possible.  

PRIMARY CARE eReferrals

eReferrals can be made by Primary Care Health Professionals through HealthLink forms, using Care Connect or Care Select. 

Step 1 - Go to ‘Green Prescription’ in the CareConnect eReferral platform
Step 2 - Please provide a clear reason for the referral and give the patient a Green Prescription flyer
You can advise the patient they will be contacted within 4 working days

DHB / Secondary Care eReferrals

DHB based health professionals can easily send eReferrals through the Regional Clinical Portal / Concerto by using the 'Green Prescription' form.

If an eReferral cannot be made, a referral can be made through the Sport Auckland website HERE 

Sport Auckland House
Level 4, Alexandra Park Function Centre
Gate B, Greenlane Road West
Epsom
Auckland

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Street Address

Sport Auckland House
Level 4, Alexandra Park Function Centre
Gate B, Greenlane Road West
Epsom
Auckland

Postal Address

Sport Auckland
PO Box 26599
Epsom
Auckland 1344

This page was last updated at 10:17AM on March 5, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Green Prescription - Sport Auckland.