As part of a series of events in six RECETAS cities, the RECETAS team in Melbourne invites you to mark World Mental Health Day 2025. A unique occasion to explore how we can integrate nature and social connection to alleviate loneliness.

Take part in the Melbourne event

This half-day event brings together sector leaders, researchers, and community voices to explore how nature-based social prescribing can reduce loneliness, boost wellbeing, and build inclusive cities.

Join us for an inspiring and interactive day of learning, connection, and co-creation!

• Date: 10th October 2025
• Programme highlights:

– Welcome to Country and opening by sector leaders
– Keynote sessions and panels featuring health, research, and community experts
– Findings from the Melbourne RECETAS project
– Lived experience stories from participants and partners
– Curated exhibition: “Through Our Eyes: Many Coloured Sky Reflections from Melbourne”
– Networking lunch and interactive art wall
– Workshop on future directions

• Dowload the full programme
• Register to the event

Together, we will discuss strategies for advancing research toward real-world impact—through policy, practice, and local action.