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About Green Prescription (GRx)

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A Green Prescription, a scrip with a difference.

It can be obtained from your GP, nurse, or community health worker, or you can self-refer online. GRx prescribes a personalised physical activity programme to improve your health and well-being.

Healthy Active Learning is a joint government initiative between Sport New Zealand and the Ministries of Health and Education designed to improve the wellbeing of tamariki and young people through healthy eating and drinking, and quality physical activity.

What is Green Prescription?

Green Prescription (GRx) is a scrip with a difference. Instead of a medical scrip, it is a health professional’s referral for a client that prescribes a personalised Green Prescription programme to improve physical activity, health and well-being.

How Green Prescription helps you

  • Individual consultations to develop personalised physical activity goals

  • Involve you in our 10-week physical activity programme

  • Learn about healthy food choices to improve health and wellbeing

  • Encourage long-term, sustainable physical activities

  • Monitor and report progress during and after programme

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FAQ’s for Participants

Do I need to be referred by my healthcare provider?


Do I have to have a medical condition to be eligible for the Green Prescription (GRx) Programme?


Is there a cost to the Green Prescription Programme?


How long does the GRx programme go for


Can I bring a support person with me to the GRx classes?


GREEN PRESCRIPTION PROGRAMMES

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Active Families

Active Families is a programme that targets 4–12-year-olds and their families.
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GRx Adults

This programme that aims to get more people physically active.
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Active Teens

For 18 years old or older, currently inactive, looking for support to improve their health and well-being.

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For Health Professionals

Refer a client to Green Prescription.
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Success Stories

From entire families to students, GRx has already made a difference in so many people’s lives.
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GPx classes cover a range of exercises that promote the importance of health and physical activity.

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