Social Prescribing – What is it and how can it be applied?

Speakers:

Dr Candice Oster, Senior Research Fellow, Flinders University

Dr Rosanne Freak-Poli, A/Prof of Social Prescribing, Southern Cross University

Dr Jon Jureidini, Child Psychiatrist, South Australia

Social prescribing is an emerging approach that connects people with community-based activities, services, and supports to improve health and wellbeing.

This session will explore the foundations of social prescribing, its growing role within the Australian landscape, and barriers and enablers for integrating social prescribing into general practice.