Your Place. Your space. The relationship between individuals, communities, and place is intimate, dynamic and powerful.

Not only is spending time in nature a great way to boost your health and wellbeing - it's also a great opportunity to meet other people in your local community, and the best thing is, it's free!

Find yourself a breathing place and reap all the benefits that nature provides. Whether it be in a park, a community garden, or a corner in your own backyard, taking time out for a 'green breath' is a great way to escape the stress of a busy life.

Hang from the monkey bars in your local park or weave your way along a walking track in one of our national parks, either way you'll feel terrific!

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Great Aussie Camp Out - 17 April 2010

The Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO) will bring together thousands of Australians for one big night where they will share the experience of camping out under the stars … in their back yards, on a river bank, in a camp, a National park, a caravan park - in fact, anywhere they might feel like!

With the long term goal of promoting healthy active lifestyles by encouraging individuals, families, friends and clubs to enjoy the great outdoors, GACO will coordinate a one night 'camp-out' across the country with the aim of introducing people to the fun and adventure of camping out.

People will be encouraged to stay at a residential camp or caravan park, pitch a tent, sleep under the stars, grab a Barbie, organise some games and get away from their normal weekend routine.

It is anticipated that a range of come'n'try activities such as high ropes, flying fox and archery will also be offered on the day giving participants the opportunity to sample adventure activities and experiences in the outdoors in a controlled and supported environment. 

For more information or to register for this event, please visit www.greataussiecampout.org.au  

People & Parks Foundation are pleased to work together with Australian Camps Association in creating further opportunities for people whom experience difficulty in getting out into the great outdoors and camping out under the stars.

 People & Parks Foundation are pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of support with Parks For Life; the international urban parks and green space alliance.  Our mission is closely aligned to Parks for Life – a network of urban parks and green spaces that are strongly supported and valued by their communities.

People & Parks Foundation are the first charity partner aligned with this global initiative.

Inaugural International Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress 2010

With the increasing recognition of the value of nature to human health and wellbeing worldwide, Parks Victoria will host the first International Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress in 2010.  This will be a unique opportunity to bring together delegates from all relevant sectors (ie. planning, community development, physical and mental health, tourism, climate change, education, recreation, ecology and park management) to explore how nature significantly contributes to our wellbeing and broader societal benefits.

The Congress will raise awareness of recent research by highlighting case studies and facilitate discussion regarding the advantages of, and opportunities for, future collaboration across sectors at local through to global levels. It will be a memorable event in all senses – inspirational speakers, innovative techniques to involve delegates, creative workshop and discussion sessions, enjoyable networking opportunities and social activities. The focus is on nature so many sessions will be in outdoor settings. All in all this is an interactive event not to be missed!

Register today by clicking here.

To find out more about the speakers and other activities, go to www.healthyparkshealthypeoplecongress.org

People & Parks Foundation is proud to be charity partner for the congress.

The Congress will be staged at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 11-16 April 2010.

When People & Parks Trustee Sally Capp tapped on the shoulders of John Ziegler; President and CEO of DDB in the Asia Pacific region and Nick Condon; Managing Director DDB Australia to ask for some ideas to assist us to promote our great work and expand – did DDB respond? They haven’t stopped helping and have combined the collective brains of the agency and Sarah Bailey to develop some concepts with endless opportunities. “We’ve really enjoyed our experience working with the People & Parks team and broader stakeholders.  The charter of the organisation is something we at DDB Group all feel very passionate about,” says Condon.  “It’s wonderful to contribute to the future direction of the foundation; through the brand and communications initiatives we’re developing, to support the People & Parks strategic objectives”.

Thanks DDB for your energy and ongoing commitment to assisting People & Parks! Watch this space!

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