News: wellbeing
National Parks: A Prescription for Public Health?
Visiting a national park can save our healthcare system billions of dollars. New research in Adelaide reveals that every visit to a national park saves the health budget almost A$100 ($96). With 22 million national park day trips across Australia in 2019, this adds up to an incredible $2.1 billion in potential healthcare savings.
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Empowering Young People Through Housing, Support, and Green Spaces
In a heartfelt story of resilience and hope, Hailie Hansen and Xander Parker, both 19, have found stability and community in an affordable housing program in Adelaide, designed for young people at risk of homelessness. Thanks to Anglicare's program, they now live independently in a supportive environment, learning essential life skills and getting the help they need to manage everyday tasks.
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