Get Active

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.

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 your patient

  • Individual consultations to develop personalised physical activity goals
  • Involve clients in our 10-week physical activity programme
  • Educate on healthy food choices to improve health and wellbeing
  • Encourage long-term, sustainable physical activities
  • Monitor and report progress during and after programme

Useful video links:

 

Referral Criteria

Whether you’re a GP, nurse or health promoter, you play an important role in the Green Prescription programme. If you would like to refer a client, they must fulfill the following GRx referral criteria:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Physically inactive or participates in very low levels of exercise.
Sport Manawatū

Get in touch with us for more information about Green Prescription

FAQ’s

Do I need to be referred by my healthcare provider?

No you don’t need to be referred by your healthcare provider. You can self-refer and register online or request a hard-copy registration form to complete.

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

No you don’t have to have a medical condition to engage in the GRx programme. If you would like support around achieving your health and fitness goals, then the GRx programme can help you.

Is there a cost to the Green Prescription Programme?

There is no cost to the GRx programme

How long does the GRx programme go for?

We run our programmes in 10-week blocks. After you complete the 10-weeks you do have the opportunity to continue on the programme if you are still requiring support.

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

Yes, we encourage you to bring a support person to classes.

GREEN PRESCRIPTION PROGRAMMES

PROGRAMME

Active Families

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

PROGRAMME

GRx Adults

This programme that aims to get more people physically active

PROGRAMME

Active Teens

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

MORE GREEN PRESCRIPTION

GREEN PRESCRIPTION

For Health Professionals

Refer a client to Green Prescription

GREEN PRESCRIPTION

Success Stories

From entire families to students, GRx has already made a difference in so many people’s lives.

GREEN PRESCRIPTION

What’s happening this Term

GPx classes cover a range of exercises that promote the importance of health and physical activity.

GET ACTIVE

Find a Sport

GET ACTIVE

Strength & Balance

GET ACTIVE

Healthy Active Learning

GET ACTIVE

Green Prescription

GET ACTIVE

Schools

GET ACTIVE

Community Involvement