Garden space project for people with hepatitis
Canberra
Help this community organisation launch an important program
This Canberra-based community hepatitis organisation in Turner offers a comprehensive range of hepatitis-related services including education, advocacy, prevention, and referral. Their vision is to empower people and communities by reducing the transmission, impact and associated morbidity and mortality of viral hepatitis.
The organisation is seeking donations to help launch its new Garden Space Project (current space pictured right) which aims to teach current and future service users the importance of healthy eating, with a focus on eating foods that are excellent for liver health.
Many of the people who access their service fall into the senior age bracket of 55+ years. The Garden Space will focus on the inclusion of seniors and the use of their valued gained knowledge to educate their peers. The organisation hopes that with the addition of the Garden Space Project, they can provide a safe space for older Canberrans who might have been in isolation for months or even years during COVID restrictions, and allow them to thrive in a community-based setting.
How you can help
Canberrans, we need your gardening tools and items! Got some pots, soil, potting mix, seeds or seedlings you no longer need? Are you upgrading gardening items like your wheelbarrow, shovel, rake, trowel, watering can or pruning shears? Then you can help! See what's needed below. Select GIVIT to donate the item, or FUND to donate the funds needed to purchase the item.
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Gardening tools
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Any gardening tools will be greatly appreciated.
Community hepatitis organisation & the Garden Space Project needs your help!
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Turner
ACT 2612
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Turner
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Wheelbarrow
Community hepatitis organisation & the Garden Space Project needs your help!
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The benefits of gardening
The project will consist of four modules: nutrition, exercise, relaxation, and community, and will encourage participants to assist in the gardens, but also to take crops home to make healthy meals to promote a healthy liver. Gardening duties will offer low-impact exercise whilst also providing the opportunity for mindfulness and social connection in a relaxed environment.
Gardening has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, improve cognitive function, and positively influence mental health.