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Deakin University study into the health benefits of parks
April 10, 2015
With the support of Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA), researchers at Deakin University are to undertake a study into the health benefits and associated economic value of parks and park use in Australia.
With the aim of quantifying the health and wellbeing benefits attained from participation in parks and open spaces and the economic value assigned to parks and open spaces by users and the Australian population, the study aims to highlight potential long-term financial savings for the health as a result of proactive park-oriented facilities and programs.
Via short face-to-face interviews, the researchers seek views on the value of parks and open spaces from stakeholders including national parks, council parks, linear parks, reserves (including sporting grounds) and unstructured play areas across Victoria.
Professionals managing any of the above park types (in Victoria) and who are interested in being considered as one of the case study sites, along with those who would like more information, are invited to contact Penny Davidson of Deakin University at email:plaadvisory@parksleisure.com.au by 24th April.
1st April 2015 - NEW EXHIBITION EXPLORES THE CONNECTION BETWEEN NATURE, PHOTOGRAPHY AND HEALTH
10th January 2015 - MELBOURNE STUDY SHOWS INCIDENTAL EXERCISE SAVES LIVES AND MONEY
29th November 2013 - NSW GOVERNMENT REPORT FINDS STATEWIDE LOSS OF PARKS AND PUBLIC OPEN SPACE
31st May 2013 - HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE GRANTS ANNOUNCED
8th March 2012 - URBAN DESIGN CAN BOOST ACTIVITY AND HEALTH
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