Green Prescription - For Health Professionals
Green Prescription and Active Families are both free behaviour change intervention programmes. A referral can be made by a registered health professional, or a patient can complete a self-referral. Staff provide free individual or whānau focused support to enhance physical, mental, and social wellbeing through physical activity and healthy eating support. A patient must be medically stable to be referred and will be supported for up to six months.
Active Families Referral Criteria
Whānau with tamariki and rangatahi aged 4 to 17 who would benefit from healthy lifestyle support in physical activity and nutrition.
Not meeting Ministry of Health physical activity guidelines for children: being active 60 minutes daily at vigorous intensity (rosy cheeks).
Not meeting Ministry of Health eating guidelines.
Green Prescription Referral Criteria
Adults aged 17+ who would benefit from healthy lifestyle support in physical activity and nutrition.
Not meeting Ministry of Health physical activity guidelines for adults: being active 5 times a week for 30 minutes at moderate intensity (TALK test).
Not meeting Ministry of Health eating guidelines.
How to refer:
Complete one of the online referral processes provided on the left
ERMS – Allied Health – Green Prescription (for both programmes)
Email grxreferral@sportotago.co.nz
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Healthy Lifestyles Manager (below).
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