Diana O'Neill
speech abstract
Introducing Elsie…
Elsie Houma has made remarkable changes to her life through the Green Prescription health initiative. This DVD gives you an insight into Elsie’s journey towards a healthier lifestyle and show cases the Green Prescription Community Programmes being run in the Auckland and Counties Manukau region.
biography
Diana is Senior Advisor-Health for SPARC (Sport and Recreation NZ) having been transferred from the Hillary Commission in 2001. During her years with the Hillary Commission, Diana had several roles including working in the areas of play education, masters and veterans sport, people with disabilities and older adults.
Liaison with the health sector (Ministry of Health and health agencies) is Diana’s main role now and since 1997 she has had responsibility for the General Practice exercise referral scheme Green Prescriptions.
Diana has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and Sociology and a Masters of Arts in Recreation and Leisure (Applied).
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