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Abstract

Using a participatory research framework, researchers at the Centre for Rural Health, University ofTasmania, explored the potential of Community Gardens to function as comprehensive primary healthcare (CPHC)environments. Community gardeners, coordinators, volunteers and Neighbourhood House coordinators discussedtheir understandings of the health benefits of community gardens, how they contribute to broad CPHC aims and thebarriers and enablers to greater CPHC contributions in the future. This research identifies therapeutic features ofCommunity Gardens and explores the correlations between these and CPHC. It is concluded that there are strong synergiesbetween the aims and activities of Community Gardens and CPHC. To augment the therapeutic capacity of these sitesrequires adequate resourcing and skill development, suitable design, funding and policy support, along with innovativepartnerships with health professionals.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Marsh, P and Brennan, S and Vandenberg, M
Keywords:	community gardens, therapeutic horticulture, comprehensive primary health, social support, mental health,
Journal or Publication Title:	Australian Journal of Primary Health
Publisher:	C S I R O Publishing
ISSN:	1448-7527
DOI / ID Number:	10.1071/PY17149
Copyright Information:	Copyright 2018 The Authors
Related URLs:	Google Scholar: Marsh, P UTAS Profile: Marsh, P
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