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Healthy Parks Healthy People Central

If you’re interested in finding out more about research on the link between contact with nature and the benefits to health and wellbeing, visit HPHP Central.

Here you will find the latest international research, innovations and programs.

Beyond Blue

Studies show there is a significant relationship between people's mental health and their local environment.

Read beyondblue’s study reviewing Australian and international research - Beyond Blue to Green: The benefits of contact with nature for mental health and well-being.

Geelong's Active in Parks, a Healthy Parks Healthy People program

Geelong’s Active in Parks is an innovative program which aims to connect people across the Geelong region to parks and open spaces as a way of enhancing their physical and mental health. It is a joint program of Parks Victoria, People & Parks Foundation and G21 – Geelong Region Alliance and is sponsored by Medibank Community Fund.

Find out more about the program on www.activeinparks.org or follow the program on Twitter www.twitter.com/ActiveinParks  

 

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Quarry Beach Road repairs completed

16 May 2013

Parks Victoria is pleased to announce that Quarry Beach Road which leads to Mallacoota Coastal Reserve has been repaired and is again open to traffic. The road was severely damaged last June during a rain storm which flooded the nearby Horse Trap Creek.  The road was undercut by the …

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Botanical Drawing and Painting Art classes

11 May 2013 10:00am - 8 Jun 2013 2:30pm

This course is an intensive introduction to Botanical Drawing and Painting. Develop observation skills and learn about tonal values, pencil and ink rendering, composition, colour, watercolour and gouache' Explore, develop and understand a variety of techniques to create your own detailed botanical studies. Time: Saturdays 11 May to 8 June, 5 x 4.5 hours = 20 …

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Friends of Glen Nayook Working Bee

26 May 2013 9:00am-11:00am

Join the Friends of Glen Nayook for a working bee. Morning tea provided.

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Botanical Drawing and Painting Art classes (advanced)

26 May 2013 10:00am - 23 Jun 2013 2:30pm

This course is an Advanced course for Botanical Drawing and Painting. Develop observation skills and learn about tonal values, pencil and ink rendering, composition, colour, watercolour and gouache' Explore, develop and understand a variety of techniques to create your own detailed botanical studies. Time: Sundays 26 May - 23 June, 5 x 4.5 hours = 20 …

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'Posidelki' at Coolart

26 May 2013 3:00pm-5:00pm

Your Russian Community invites you to be transported to the depths of the Russian romantic soul, by singer Lara Khronovska who will be accompanied by Alexander Vengerovsky. Traditional afternoon tea included.