(D) Nature Based Prescriptions
This session explores the benefits of nature-based prescriptions. It highlights engaging youth, initiatives from the Royal Botanic Gardens NSW, and using behavioural design thinking to co-design a nature prescription pathway for health.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AMThu
MCA - Quayside Room
Speakers
Suzanne Ratcliff
Senior Social Worker | Healthy Homes and Neighbourhoods
Sydney Local Health District
Phil Pettitt
Manager Community Greening
Botanic Gardens of Sydney
Anthea Dee
Healthy Communities Coordinator
Parks Victoria
Victoria Sullivan
PhD Candidate, School of Public Health
The University of Queensland
Session Chair: Prof Christina Aggar Presentations from: Ms Anthea Dee Active in Nature - engaging young people to support their physical, mental and social health Mr Philip Pettit & Suzanne Ratcliff Partnerships in practice - Exploring the benefits of socially prescribed therapeutic horticulture on mental health outcomes in Sydney: Community Greening, Homes NSW and Sydney Local Health District Ms Victoria Sullivan Applying Behavioural Design Thinking to co-design and implement a Nature Prescription pathway for cardiovascular and planetary health.