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Conferences and symposia

International Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress 2010

VenueMelbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Dates11.04.2010 - 16.04.2010
InstitutionParks Victoria
CostTBC
Contact DetailsElisia Dowling
8680 2138
edowling@parks.vic.gov.au

Event Details

The Inaugural International Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress will explore how nature significantly contributes to our wellbeing and broader societal benefits. It is expected to attract over 1000 delegates from Australia and 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). This diversity of perspectives will allow delegates to understand the benefits of nature through the eyes of many.

 

 

Website

www.healthyparkshealthypeoplecongress.org

Detail of Speaker or Topics

The full Congress program is being finalised. More details will be available in October. Please register your details to be notified of full details of the Congress program.

The four congress themes are:

1. Healthy Communities
2. Healthy Parks
3. Healthy Participation
4. Healthy People