It has been a jam-packed three days at ASPIRE #EACH24 marked by thought-provoking discussions and iconic views! 🇦🇺 I’ve been blown away by the momentum around #SocialPrescribing in Australia and can’t wait to see what’s to come for this country!

‘There are more libraries in Australia than McDonalds’, says Cathie Warburton, CEO at ALIA. Cathie was on the panel at #EACH24 Social Prescribing Conference discussing what our environment would look like if we designed it for wellbeing. #socialprescribing #community

Dr Uday N. Yadav advocating at the #EACH24 conference that #socialprescribing can help prevent the progression of chronic disease and address the complex social & health inequalities faced by individuals with long-term conditions. Uday Yadav #community YardhuraWalani #Wellbeing

A detailed review of our opening panel at last weeks ASPIRE conference on “Social Prescribing - Why the Time is Now” Health at UQ UQPsych The National Academy for Social Prescribing CISP_ICPS ASPIRE

"I’ve never been to a conference that was quite so interdisciplinary & collegial between health disciplines & other sectors like gov, arts, culture, community, aged care, education" said Prof Genevieve Dingle 💉💉💉💉💉 Dingle, clinical psychologist & UQ academic #EACH24 #socialprescribing

📣New sys review of 25 arts on prescription studies. “Qual themes included social & psychological benefits, progression opportunities. meta-analysis found sig improvt in wellbeing. Other promising outcomes (anx, dep) need further evidence” Arts Health Queensland ASPIRE Health at UQ

Occupational Therapists have a valuable role in advocating for meaningful, social occupations. Integrating #socialprescribing into Occupational Therapy is an opportunity to make a mark on such a pertinent, globally relevant area. OTA OT AUSTRALIA Southern Cross University #EACH24

Pharmacists are well placed to integrate #socialprescribing into community pharmacies, especially as they have an "extended scope of practice," as explained by Jennifer Kirschner, National Health Programs Pharmacist. #EACH24 #Pharmacy #Pharmacist #community #wellbeing PSA

We've been publishing a lot on #socialprescribing following the recent #EACH24 conference. Check out the articles so far, with MTC: croakey.org/category/croak… HT Ruth Armstrong ASPIRE

Pleased to see our 18-month outcomes mentioned in the Australian entry of the Social Prescribing Around the World (2024) report Leah S 👩🏽‍💻 . This international community of practice now includes 32 countries! socialprescribingacademy.org.uk ASPIRE 🇦🇺🦘🌏🩷

Citing his team’s study of over 5,000 people, Prof Thomas Astell-Burt explained how Australians need help to re-connect with the things that nourish them, such as parks, libraries, and other community spaces, but particularly with nature. #each24 #socialprescribing University of Sydney

Bringing everyone's skills to the Australian social prescribing table croakey.org/bringing-every…

Our recent #EACH24 Conference featured in an article written by Nicola Riches in The Village Observer. The article highlights some of our amazing presenters on #SocialPrescribing across various disciplines & sectors: issuu.com/thevillageobse… #Wellbeing #community #mentalhealth #health

I’m presenting a free evening webinar on Thurs 12 Sept on Social Prescribing and the Arts on Prescription. All welcome - register on the link 🤗 ASPIRE AMPS Arts Health Network NSW ACT events.humanitix.com/webinar-52-or-…

Croakey News w. Melissa Sweet once again shine a light on #SocialPrescribing in Australia 💫 Sharing reflections of the ASPIRE #EACH24 Social Prescribing conference. Glad to contribute re #ClimateAction & SP role🌏cc Primary & Community Care Services Health at UQ UQ Centre for Community Health & Wellbeing croakey.org/can-social-pre…

Very pleased to have Chloe Jesson, Director at Queensland Alliance for Mental Health talk about the 'Wellbeing First' Snapshot and how #SocialPrescribing connects well within this framework. Speaking at our NATURELINK workshop The Glades Golf Club #wellbeing #MentalHealth #Healthcare GoldCoastPHN Outdoors Queensland

Research supports the powerful physical & mental health benefits of connecting with nature. Dr Eric Brymer, A/Prof Southern Cross University, speaking today at our NATURELINK workshop The Glades Golf Club #wellbeing #MentalHealth #Healthcare #SocialPrescribing GoldCoastPHN Queensland Alliance for Mental Health Outdoors Queensland

By making the outdoors more accessible, we improve the health of individuals and communities. Dom Courtney, of Outdoors Queensland, speaking today at our NATURELINK workshop The Glades Golf Club #wellbeing #MentalHealth #Healthcare #SocialPrescribing GoldCoastPHN Queensland Alliance for Mental Health Southern Cross University

Local community centres are well placed to integrate #SocialPrescribing to aid people's health and wellbeing. J.R. Baker speeking this week at LCSA which represents over 180 neighbourhood/Community Centres in NSW. #SocialPrescribing #wellbeing #MentalHealth #community #LCSA