Harbour Sport

Community Health Service

Today

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Green Prescription (GRx) is a nationwide programme that motivates sedentary adults (18 years and older) to become active. Patients that would benefit from an exercise programme are referred to us by the general practice team (doctor, practice nurse, health professionals), or by self-referral.

Green Prescription offers 3-4 months of support to assist with your motivation and provides all the information needed to lead an independently active lifestyle.

Ages

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Referral

Criteria

Aged ≥ 18 years
Waitemata DHB Geographical boundaries: North Shore, Rodney, Hibiscus Coast and Waitakere
Currently inactive (less than 2.5 hours per week)
Have a stable medical/ mental health condition that could benefit from regular physical activity.
Are at risk of developing a medical condition due to a sedentary lifestyle
Ready to make changes to their lifestyle and consents to being referred

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

We are a free service; however the organisations that we refer on to (e.g. gyms) will have a charge associated.

Hours

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Languages Spoken

English, Māori, Samoan, Chinese, Mandarin Chinese

Services Provided

Wellness / healthy lifestyle

We provide support for people once they have finished rehabilitation programmes. This support includes goal setting for healthy eating and exercise programmes. We also provide low cost exercise classes in a range of public and council gyms. You can also have free face-to-face support consultations and educational workshops with a Nutritionist, to assist you to live a healthier lifestyle. We provide specialised exercise programmes and appropriate exercise programmes/classes in the community and retirement villages for older adults.

Exercise and activity
Healthy eating education
Mindfulness and mental wellbeing

We provide support for people once they have finished rehabilitation programmes. This support includes goal setting for healthy eating and exercise programmes.

We also provide low cost exercise classes in a range of public and council gyms. You can also have free face-to-face support consultations and educational workshops with a Nutritionist, to assist you to live a healthier lifestyle.

We provide specialised exercise programmes and appropriate exercise programmes/classes in the community and retirement villages for older adults.

Injury support services

We provide support, nutrition and exercise advice to people who have sustained an injury, have had surgery that alters their exercise capacity or for people who have a disability. We also provide free/low cost exercise classes in Stanmore Bay, Albany, Glenfield and WestWave Leisure Centres. You can also have face-to-face support consultations to assist you to live a healthier lifestyle.

Rehabilitation therapy

We provide support, nutrition and exercise advice to people who have sustained an injury, have had surgery that alters their exercise capacity or for people who have a disability.

We also provide free/low cost exercise classes in Stanmore Bay, Albany, Glenfield and WestWave Leisure Centres. You can also have face-to-face support consultations to assist you to live a healthier lifestyle.

Disability support services

Disability information and advisory services

Disability information and advisory services

Family Support

Service types: Family / whānau support, Asian support services, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People, Pregnancy and parenting, Parent wellbeing, Family / whānau support, Pregnancy support.

Service types: Family / whānau support, Asian support services, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People, Pregnancy and parenting, Parent wellbeing, Family / whānau support, Pregnancy support.