ShadePlus: a built environment intervention to improve park usage, physical activity, sun protection behaviours and mental well-being of park goers and residents in disadvantaged neighbourhoods [ 2013 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Suzanne Dobbinson (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Petra Staiger ,  Dr Jenny Veitch ,  Dr Robert Macinnis ,  Prof Jo Salmon
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Brief description This project will assess the effects of adding improved park amenities to promote increased park use, sun protection behaviours, physical activity and mental well-being among park goers and residents in disadvantaged suburbs in Melbourne. The study involving the park improvements are conducted in partnership with the Brimbank City Council form 2013 to 2015. It will use a natural experiment study design where measures of health related-outcomes are assessed before and after modifying the park environment.

Funding Amount $AUD 430,292.75

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health