Did you know being in nature improves your health? Studies have shown that access to nature and green space is associated with enhanced mental wellbeing, reduced violence and aggression, and increased levels of physical activity; that ‘green exercise’ – exercise taken outdoors – is more beneficial than gym-based physical activity; and that patients in hospital recover more quickly if they have views of the natural environment from their window.
21st National Conference Australian Health Promotion - Mark Dooris June 2013
Join the River Reserves Committee with local guest presenters and get your hands dirty by the Yarra by planting a special native plant with your kids, friends and the locals to help improve the natural surrounds and be part of local action and visioning for a Greater National Parks System.
Enhance our own connections to nature and each other whilst simultaneously improving our health!
Visit link for Mark Dooris keynote in full:
http://blogs.crikey.com.au/croakey/2013/06/17/some-big-challenges-for-the-health-promotion-sector-including-the-converging-crises-of-environmental-degradation-and-social-injustice/
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