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Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress
Posted in Events by lridley on March 2nd, 2010
Image: Introducing Healthy Parks Healthy People Part 1
The Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress is a world-first event coordinated by Parks Victoria to explore how nature significantly contributes to our wellbeing and broader societal benefits. It is expected to attract over 1000 delegates from Australia and over 28 countries represented from around the world. Participants will come from many different sectors including urban planning, community development, physical and mental health, tourism, education, recreation, ecology and park management (urban and protected area) industrial and technological. This diversity of perspectives will allow delegates to understand the benefits of nature through the eyes of many.
Over the course of the Congress delegates will engage in a memorable way with different models of engagement including; inspirational speakers in plenary sessions, field tours to key locations across Melbourne, outdoor sessions and practical workshops and discussions.
Keynote Speakers include:
- Professor Tim Flannery (Aus) Environmental activist and author of ‘Weather Makers’.
- Richard Louv (USA) author of ‘Saving our children from nature deficit disorder’,
- Guillermo Penalosa (Canada) Executive Director Walk and Bike for Life Canada
- Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka (Uganda) CEO Conservation Through Public Health
and many more…………….
Why attend the Congress?
- If you work in physical or mental health, planning, tourism, community development, education, conservation, climate change, government, policy development or park management you can’t afford not to be a part of this innovative event.
- Learn more about emerging research demonstrating the integral ties between nature and human health and well being.
- Gain practical insight from evidence based case studies.
- Be inspired by innovative and non-pharmaceutical tactics to improve health outcomes for individuals and communities.
- Gain a truly international perspective, with presenters from 27 countries.
- Gather intelligence and build networks within and across your sector.
- Participate in setting the agenda for this important movement.
Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne Victoria
11 – 16 April 2010
For more information, a full program and registration details please visit the website.
Tags: conference, healthy cities, parks, urban design
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Ride to Work Day 2009
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on July 7th, 2009
Source: Ride to Work , Bicycle Victoria
Ride to Work Day on Wednesday 14 October 2009 is entering its third year nationally and aiming for a participation of 141,000 workers across Australia.
Ride to Work is a behaviour change program that encourages workers to feel good and have fun by commuting to work by bike and experiencing the health, financial and environmental benefits. Make your ride count and register for free today at http://www.bv.com.au/ride-to-work/ Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: bicycle, healthy cities, sustainable transport
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Bluestone Lounge Room – Designing the Streets of Melbourne
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on July 3rd, 2009
Source: Going Solar Transport Newsletter
Image: State of Design
Pedestrians are the lifeblood of cities, past and present. Conceived as an extension of the Melbourne pedestrian experience, this exhibition uses the outside and inside of the City Gallery to chart the ubiquitous yet seemingly invisible role of design in public space. Surfaces, bins, benches, footpath widths, etc: design a good street, create a good city. Curated by Michael Trudgeon.
Date: 17th July – 30th September 2009; opening Thursday, 16 July, 6pm-8pm
Venue: City Gallery, Melbourne Town Hall
Cost: Free
More Info: State of Design
Source: Going Solar Transport Newsletter
Tags: built form and urban design, healthy cities
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Call for Proposals: Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on June 19th, 2009
Sourced from Healthy Parks Healthy People, the website for the inaugural 2010 HPHP Congress.
The Call for Proposals for the first International Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress is NOW OPEN and will remain open until June 22nd 2009.
With the increasing recognition of the value of nature to human health and wellbeing worldwide, Parks Victoria will host the inaugural International Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress at the new Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 11-16 April 2010. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: healthy cities, parks, urban design
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Research on Designs for a child-friendly city
Posted in Research by Ferne Edwards on March 2nd, 2009
This abstract about “Designs for a child-friendly city” by Karen Malone was published on Australian Policy Online. It discusses important issues of a child’s need to be able to explore a city – to meet their neighbours and see nature in the streets – for their own development. For this to occur, cities must be created to allow children the space and safety to explore. To view the full text published in Curriculum Leadership click here.
Ideally, towns and cities should be the site where children socialise, observe and learn how society functions. They should also be places where children can find refuge, discover nature and find tolerant and caring adults who will encourage them to explore and wonder about their world.A generation ago, children were far more likely to play independently in their own neighbourhood than they are today. The child’s right to free play in a city is something we may be giving away too lightly.
To view the complete article click here.
Tags: child-friendly, healthy cities, urban design
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“5 priorities in transport/mobility for a healthier Melbourne” workshop responses
Posted in Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Ferne Edwards on November 25th, 2008
At the recent Sustainable Cities Round Table on Healthy Cities we asked the audience to name five priorities in transport / mobility that would make Melbourne a healthier and more sustainable city. Many people listed “Bike lockers, bike racks and more parking areas at suburban train stations”, “Dedicated spots for bikes on trains / buses”, and “priorising pedestrians” as their top points. Other more unusual responses included “frequent riders (like frequent flyers) to earn points” or “Rewards for people who cycle eg. A reduced cost for health insurance” or even “Teleportation – something to ponder”! The complete list of the responses are below.
Audience responses
Bike lockers, bike racks and more parking areas at suburban train stations.
Dedicated places for bikes on trains / buses
Proper bike routes
Rewarding walker / cyclists
Buses being run on renewable energy
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Tags: health, healthy cities, sustainability, urban, workshop responses
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Paper on Hope, despair and transformation: Climate change and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing
Posted in Research by Ferne Edwards on November 25th, 2008
Following on from the recent Sustainable Cities Round Table on the topic of Healthy Cities, this research paper published in the International Journal of Mental Health Systems explores the relationship between climate change and mental health. This abstract was recently listed on Australian Policy Online. To access the full text click here.
Hope, despair and transformation: Climate change and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing
Jessica G Fritze, Grant A Blashki, Susie Burke and John Wiseman / International Journal of Mental Health Systems
The authors argue that:
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Tags: climate change, health, healthy cities, mental health, Research, well being
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Leigh Glover, GAMUT, to introduce Professor Whitelegg at the Sustainable Cities Round Table 12 Nov 2008
Posted in Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Devin Maeztri on November 24th, 2008
Leigh Glover from GAMUT (one of our event partners) introduced Professor John Whitelegg at the recent Sustainable Cities Round Tables on Healthy Cities. GAMUT and VEIL hosted a Low Carbon Urban Transport from November 10th to 13th 2008 where Professor Whitelegg was one of the keyspeakers.
Tags: environment, Events, health, healthy cities, sustainability, sustainable cities, urban, video
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Professor John Whitelegg, Sustainable Cities Round Table 12 Nov 2008
Posted in Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Devin Maeztri on November 24th, 2008
Professor John Whitelegg, Sustainable Cities Round Table 12 Nov 2008 from VEIL on Vimeo.
Professor John Whitelegg, international guest from the Stockholm Environment Institute works on projects such as the Implementing Research Group. Similar to Horst’s presentation on active living, Professor Whitelegg highlighted cycling as a sustainable tranport and a way in prioritising the key group for promoting sustainable transport in urban environment. Professor Whitelegg’s inspiring presentation can be seen from the video above.
Tags: environment, Events, health, healthy cities, innovation, Management, sustainability, sustainable cities, Sustainable Cities Round Table, urban, video
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Horst (Oz) Kayak Stretching the Audience at Sustainable Cities Round Table 12 Nov 2008
Posted in Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Devin Maeztri on November 24th, 2008
Horst (Oz), Post Graduate Researcher and Independent Academic, Engineering, The University of Melbourne succesfully made the audience have a little stretching (relating to his presentation on healthy living!) at Sustainable Cities Round Table. He believes that walking and cycling are not only the most sustainable mode of transport, but also the cheapest way to create healthy community. Please view his presentation above.
Tags: environment, Events, health, healthy cities, sustainability, sustainable cities, urban, video
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