‘Social prescribing’ helps medical professionals connect patients to non-medical services that can benefit their health, says University of Melbourne expert
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‘Social prescribing’ helps medical professionals connect patients to non-medical services that can benefit their health, says University of Melbourne expert
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Every Saturday morning, thousands of people get off their sofas to cover 5km in their local park. Like me, a growing number are there to walk rather than run – and to talk about their deepest feelings
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Resurgent interest in recreational running has become a source of joy for Melburnians who value connection and conversation above speed and distance.
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A volunteer photographer is getting creative as he captures the joy and effort involved in the weekly community run — sometimes with a little mechanical help.
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Some do it for the people. Some do it for the places. Others do it for an entirely different reason.
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Amid the chaos of life with young kids, parents are finding positivity and camaraderie at this weekly event — and the mental health benefits couldn't be clearer.
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Australian GPs are increasingly referring patients to non-medical activities and community events – known as ‘social prescribing’ – to help treat a range of ailments
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Steve Connelly experienced debilitating depression and anxiety after his battle with heart disease, but a visit to his GP — and a left-field script — changed his life. Now Australian GPs are looking to increase "social prescriptions" with a breakthrough partnership.
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Harold Messam attends the weekly 5k event, which he completes in under an hour.
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Organiser says requiring volunteers to confirm immunisation status of all participants would ‘fundamentally break’ its operating model
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Every Saturday morning, about 60,000 people across Australia lace up their runners and head to parkrun. But don't be fooled by the name, it's not the run that most people come for.
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Before lockdown, the 5k running event helped people get fitter, make friends and manage everything from depression to diabetes. Now it’s preparing for a limited return