Physical Activity Support Services (PASS), previously referred to as Green Prescription is New Zealand’s highly successful exercise referral programme. The programme involves an initial face-to-face consultation, followed by regular catch ups and continued support with our physical activity advisor. This service is funded (free).
How do I access this service?
To access this service, you must:
- Be 16 years and older.
- Do less than 2.5 hours of physical activity a week.
- Be motivated to make change.
- Get medically cleared to do low-moderate physical activity.
Active families
West Coast Health believes in the importance of engaging the whole whānau in physical activity.
Our Active Families team deliver a free support programme. Our team will have a conversation about what support the family needs regarding their health and wellbeing. They work with the whānau to develop goals to support positive behaviour change such as increasing physical activity and nutrition support, with the main focus being on developing behaviour change that supports health long term.
How do I access this service
The child must meet the following criteria:
- Be under 12 years old.
- Would benefit from physical activity.
- Has whānau support.
Referrals to both PASS and Active Families are made through Halcyon. Anyone referred to these services MUST be medically cleared to exercise prior.