Who we are
Australian Social Prescribing Institute of Research and Education (ASPIRE)
is a well-established leader in Australia's social prescribing sector and is recognised internationally, with existing relationships with leading social prescribing research and education bodies globally.
Our vision
A future where individual empowerment, community resilience, and abundant opportunities drive a robust health landscape that values and uplifts every Australian, recognises the profound significance of connections, and actively generates enduring value for both people and communities, enriching quality of life.
Our mission
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Further the research, evidence and education on the benefits and best practice of social prescribing.
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Encourage investment and adoption of social prescribing nationally in public and privately funded models of care.
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Increase awareness of social prescribing among health professionals and the community.
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Reduce stigma around mental health and accessing supports.
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Partner with organisations internationally to advance social prescribing research, evidence and education.
Our seven pillars: an approach to wellbeing for a good quality of life
Access
Ensuring we minimise barriers to the access and referral of services, simplifying processes, affordability and availability, supporting hard to reach or underserviced communities
Opportunity
Identifying local and national assets and resources to meet the needs of people and communities
Growth
Supporting national learning and advancement through evidence-based research, frameworks, education and collaboration
Need
Actively identifying practical needs and opportunities for improving quality of life for individuals and communities
Enrichment
Offering expert guidance, fostering growth, facilitating learning, and creating opportunities to contribute to the wellbeing of others.
Connection
Linking people to the resources they need, creating local networks with equitable access to opportunities, building social capital and resilience
Community
Celebrating community assets and working together to build needed resources to improve quality of life for all