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Description
Green Prescription (GRx) is a nationwide programme that motivates sedentary adults (18 years and older) to become active. Patients that would benefit from an exercise programme are referred to us by the general practice team (doctor, practice nurse, health professionals), or by self-referral.
Green Prescription offers 3-4 months of support to assist with your motivation and provides all the information needed to lead an independently active lifestyle.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Referral
Criteria
- Aged ≥ 18 years
- Waitemata DHB Geographical boundaries: North Shore, Rodney, Hibiscus Coast and Waitakere
- Currently inactive (less than 2.5 hours per week)
- Have a stable medical/ mental health condition that could benefit from regular physical activity.
- Are at risk of developing a medical condition due to a sedentary lifestyle
- Ready to make changes to their lifestyle and consents to being referred
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
We are a free service; however the organisations that we refer on to (e.g. gyms) will have a charge associated.
Hours
Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Languages Spoken
English, Māori, Samoan, Chinese, Mandarin Chinese
Services Provided
We provide support for people once they have finished rehabilitation programmes. This support includes goal setting for healthy eating and exercise programmes. We also provide low cost exercise classes in a range of public and council gyms. You can also have free face-to-face support consultations and educational workshops with a Nutritionist, to assist you to live a healthier lifestyle. We provide specialised exercise programmes and appropriate exercise programmes/classes in the community and retirement villages for older adults.
We provide support for people once they have finished rehabilitation programmes. This support includes goal setting for healthy eating and exercise programmes. We also provide low cost exercise classes in a range of public and council gyms. You can also have free face-to-face support consultations and educational workshops with a Nutritionist, to assist you to live a healthier lifestyle. We provide specialised exercise programmes and appropriate exercise programmes/classes in the community and retirement villages for older adults.
- Exercise and activity
- Healthy eating education
- Mindfulness and mental wellbeing
We provide support for people once they have finished rehabilitation programmes. This support includes goal setting for healthy eating and exercise programmes.
We also provide low cost exercise classes in a range of public and council gyms. You can also have free face-to-face support consultations and educational workshops with a Nutritionist, to assist you to live a healthier lifestyle.
We provide specialised exercise programmes and appropriate exercise programmes/classes in the community and retirement villages for older adults.
We provide support, nutrition and exercise advice to people who have sustained an injury, have had surgery that alters their exercise capacity or for people who have a disability. We also provide free/low cost exercise classes in Stanmore Bay, Albany, Glenfield and WestWave Leisure Centres. You can also have face-to-face support consultations to assist you to live a healthier lifestyle.
We provide support, nutrition and exercise advice to people who have sustained an injury, have had surgery that alters their exercise capacity or for people who have a disability. We also provide free/low cost exercise classes in Stanmore Bay, Albany, Glenfield and WestWave Leisure Centres. You can also have face-to-face support consultations to assist you to live a healthier lifestyle.
- Rehabilitation therapy
We provide support, nutrition and exercise advice to people who have sustained an injury, have had surgery that alters their exercise capacity or for people who have a disability.
We also provide free/low cost exercise classes in Stanmore Bay, Albany, Glenfield and WestWave Leisure Centres. You can also have face-to-face support consultations to assist you to live a healthier lifestyle.
Disability information and advisory services
Disability information and advisory services
- Disability information and advisory services
Service types: Family / whānau support, Asian support services, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People, Pregnancy and parenting, Parent wellbeing, Family / whānau support, Pregnancy support.
Service types: Family / whānau support, Asian support services, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People, Pregnancy and parenting, Parent wellbeing, Family / whānau support, Pregnancy support.
Service types: Family / whānau support, Asian support services, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People, Pregnancy and parenting, Parent wellbeing, Family / whānau support, Pregnancy support.
Region
North Auckland, West Auckland
Contact Details
Stadium Drive, Albany, Auckland
North Auckland
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Phone
(09) 415 4657
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Fax
(09) 415 4594
Email
Website
Harbour Sport
Stadium Dr
Albany
Auckland 0632
Street Address
Harbour Sport
Stadium Dr
Albany
Auckland 0632
Postal Address
PO Box 300-633
Albany
Auckland 0752
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This page was last updated at 4:00PM on October 16, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Harbour Sport.