Active Communities

The effective development and retention of physical recreation, translating into the establishment of cohesive, healthy active communities. Active Communities Aims Projects and initiatives achieving Health Community outcomes Increased support services and programmes to increase physical activity (PA) Physical Activity programmes and services to be fully integrated for the participation of people with disabilities
Green Prescription A Green Prescription (GRx) is a health professional's written advice to a patient to be physically active, as part of the patient's health management. More information on Green Prescription
Active Families Active Families is a support service for overweight children and their families. The programme supports, educates and encourages families to create healthy lifestyle changes at home, through increasing their physical activity and eating healthier. More information on Active Families
Push Play Push Play is a nationwide campaign to get more New Zealanders, more active and more often. Just 30 minutes of moderate physical activity for adults, and 60 minutes for children, on most days of the week will help put the bounce back in your life and help improve your health. More information on Push Play

For further information contact:

Caroline Gordon
GRx/Active Communities Manager
(04) 389 0212 or (04) 296 9026
Email: carolineg@sportwellington.org.nz