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The Inaugural International 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 |
Location: Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne Victoria
Contact: Simon Monk - ASN Events - Tel +61 3 5983 2400 - Email
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| For more information visit www.healthyparkshealthypeoplecongress.org |
