Running from March until May this year, Adelaide's first Nature Prescription trial will involve general practitioners (GPs) from practices across inner and western Adelaide prescribing around 30 suitable trial participants with a ‘nature prescription’ for activities in Adelaide’s green spaces.
The 10-week facilitated trial is aimed at equipping participants with the skills and desire to connect with nature in their local area through expert talks, tours and activities.
International research has shown that nature prescriptions have the potential to supplement orthodox medical treatments and that contact with nature enhances health and wellbeing, as well as boosting social connections.