Green Prescription - Sport Auckland

Alexandra Park Function Centre, Greenlane West, Epsom, Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (09) 623 7900
Mobile 022 398 0920
Email samb@sportauckland.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: sportakl

Sam Bhattacharya
Promotions & Engagement Team Leader
P: (09) 623 7917 M: 022 3980920
E: michaelm@sportauckland.co.nz

Michael McCormack
Healthy Lifestyle 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 

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

Description

Green Prescription (GRx):

''GRx'' is a referral based health and wellbeing service for adults 18 years and over. It is best suited for adults who would like encouragement and motivation to become active and improve their lifestyle, help with a long term medical condition, or those who may be feeling stressed, depressed or anxious.

The service is delivered through face to face, phone or virtual consultations, group-based community nutrition and wellbeing programmes, online webinars, online live exercise sessions as well as pre and post-natal activity advice and guidance.  

What we offer: 

  • Community, TeleHealth or online support from a Healthy Lifestyle Advisor
  • Regular check ins for up to 3 months 
  • Live Streaming Exercise Classes,
  • Nutrition & Wellbeing Webinars 
  • SMS Motivational Support 

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
Promotions & Engagement Team Leader
Phone: (09) 623 7956
Mobile: 021 413 462
Email: michaelm@sportauckland.co.nz

Rory Small
Healthy Lifestyle Lead
Phone: (09) 623 8560
Mobile: 027 222 3581
Email: rory@sportauckland.co.nz

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 Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English, Hindi, Māori, Samoan, Punjabi, Chinese, Tongan

Services Provided

Wellness / healthy lifestyle
Active Families programme

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Online Booking URL

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

Region

Central Auckland, East Auckland, South Auckland

Website

www.sportauckland.co.nz/

https://healthpoint.co.nz/community-health-and-social-services/community-health/green-prescription-sport-auckland/