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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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Some parks may be affected by proposed industrial action

16 May 2012

Vehicle access to some metropolitan Melbourne and regional parks may be restricted due to protected industrial action. The majority of parks will remain unaffected or still have pedestrian and bike access. Parks Victoria will work to minimise any disruption to the public, particularly for any bans that affect access to …

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RE-Activate in Parks

7 May 2012 10:00am - 2 Jul 2012 12:00pm

A new program has been developed to promote healthy ageing by encouraging older Victorians to get active in parks. The Re-activate in Parks program will be delivered over nine weeks and offered in two parks in Melbourne’s south east - Braeside Park and Karkarook Park. This …

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RE-Activate in Parks

8 May 2012 10:00am - 3 Jul 2012 12:00pm

A new program has been developed to promote healthy ageing by encouraging older Victorians to get active in parks. The Re-activate in Parks program will be delivered over nine weeks and offered in two parks in Melbourne’s south east - Braeside Park and Karkarook Park. This …

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Take an autumn walk on the Cathedral Ranges

18 May 2012 9:30am-1:00pm

Autumn is a great time of the year to get outdoors and take up the chance to explore the Cathedral Range State Park on a guided walk, hosted by the People and Parks Foundation and Parks Victoria on Friday 18 May. This walk will head to the top of South Jawbone …

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In Sickness and in Health

19 May 2012 11:00am - 20 May 2012 2:00pm

'In Sickness and in Health' is a play about the history of the Quarantine Station, written, produced and performed by the Woodland Players. Through a series of re-enactments, the story of the Quarantine Station is told in an evocative and personal style. The play will be performed …