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:
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One-on-one support from a Healthy Lifestyle Advisor (community, Telehealth or online)
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Regular check-ins for up to 3 months
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Active Families – family-focused support for children and young people
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Maternal health and wellbeing support (including pre- and post-natal guidance)
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Refugee health and wellbeing programme
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South Asian community programme
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Live walking groups across local communities
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Aqua exercise classes
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Live-streamed exercise classes
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Nutrition and wellbeing webinars and workshops
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SMS motivational support
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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