Parks and other nature-based settings provide settings that enhance our wellbeing, Regular contact with nature, whether during physical exercise, relaxation, play or learning, enriches our minds and bodies. We develop resources and broker partnerships in support of key projects that improve people’s access to, and connection with, nature. We focus on projects that:
- Encourage all people to regularly engage with nature through the provision of improved parks facilities and programs
- Develop programming designed to mitigate the social and financial burden on society as a result of the increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases and conditions including diabetes, cardio-vascular diseases, depression and anxiety.
- Improve the sustainability of natural environments, and health and wellbeing of people, by supporting conservation volunteering activities
- Broker the connection between communities, their parks, and land managers
- Build appreciation of, and support for, Victoria’s parks and reserves
- Contribute to the existing evidence base highlighting significant health and wellbeing benefits provided to people who regularly connect to nature
