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Description
Green Prescription (GRx) is a FREE programme to improve the health and wellbeing of adults and whānau through physical activity/nutrition support to help individuals make sustainable, healthy behaviour changes. Through education, removal of barriers, and development of personal skills GRx aims to enhance physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
How we support
We can provide support to individuals or to families, adapting based on need (which might be as little as a one-off contact), but could also include:
- Face-to-face consultations (in-homes, in the community or online) with a Programme Advisor, with regular follow-ups for up to 12-months
- Resources and advice around healthy eating, physical activity, and general wellbeing
- Motivation and goal-setting support
- Practical cooking and food workshops
- Physical activity tasters, and support to link into community events and physical activity programmes
If you’re just after direction, ideas, and inspiration, why not check out our Wellbeing Hub? This is a collection of resources, including physical activity and recipe directories.
Staff
Our diverse and experienced team is made up of:
- Nutritionists/Dietitians
- Exercise Specialists
- Health Promoters
- Māori and Pasifika Health Professionals
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Referral
You are welcome to self refer via our website, or you can ask your GP, practice nurse or other healthcare professionals to make a referral to Nuku Ora on your behalf. Once referred, our Programme Coordinator will contact you to arrange a consultation within five working days.
Nuku Ora accepts referrals across Wellington, Porirua, Kapiti, Hutt Valley, and Wairarapa.
For self-referrals: Use our secure online Self-referral form.
For health care professionals: Use our secure online Healthcare Referral form, or send an eReferral directly from HealthLink or BPAC. We no longer accept faxed referrals.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Above are our office hours. Green Prescription programmes may run outside these times.
Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (28 Oct), Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun).
Christmas: Closed 23 Dec — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Services Provided
Exercise and activity, Healthy eating education
Exercise and activity, Healthy eating education
- Exercise and activity
- Healthy eating education
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Online / virtual / app, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Region
Wellington, Hutt, Wairarapa
Contact Details
223 Thorndon Quay, Wellington
Wellington
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Phone
0800 ACTIVE or (04) 380 2070 ext 218
Email
Website
Fuamai Moeka'a
Regional Programme Manager | fuamaim@nukuora.org.nz | 022 658 0189
Level 1, 223 Thorndon Quay
Pipitea
Wellington
Wellington 6011
Street Address
Level 1, 223 Thorndon Quay
Pipitea
Wellington
Wellington 6011
Postal Address
PO Box 24148 Manners Street, Wellington
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This page was last updated at 2:52PM on March 20, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Nuku Ora.