NiCHE Publications
Research literature, journal articles, magazine articles, conference proceedings, reports and radio transcripts and book chapters
References to varying types of literature are provided here, and where possible, electronic (pdf) versions are available for those wishing to access articles authored by any of the NiCHE research team. At this stage, we are unable to store this information in a database, and have therefore used a list method of organisation. Literature has been broadly categorised (using the same headings as in the Human Health and Nature Clearinghouse) and includes references also mentioned in association with projects listed in the Clearinghouse.
Select the desired category below to be directed to the publication listings for that particular topic (pdf links for publication are indicated when available).
Animals and health
Animal assisted therapy
Children's relationship to nature and place
Radio Interviews:
- Maller, C. Live to Air, Radio Interview, “Morning Show” with Roger Taylor, ABC Port Pirie, Adelaide (22/08/05)
- Maller, C. Live to Air, Radio Interview, “Far North Mornings” with Pat Morrish, ABC Cairns (18/08/05)
- Maller, C. Live to Air, Radio Interview, “Afternoons” with Alison Manning, ABC Western Plains (16/08/05)
- Maller, C. Live to Air, Radio Interview, “The Day Shift”, with Lindy Burns, ABC Newcastle (15/08/05)
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Eco-psychology and environmental psychology
Education and environmental education
- Maller, C. (2005). "Hands-on contact with nature in primary schools as a catalyst for developing a sense of community and cultivating mental health and wellbeing." Eingana, Vol 28 (3), December: 16-21.
- Pryor, A. and Carpenter, C. (2005). "How Does Outdoor Education Promote Health and Wellbeing?" Journeys. Newsjournal of the Victorian Outdoor Education Association, Australia. Vol. 10 (2) May.
- Pryor, A. (1997). Attitude Change Through Outdoor Education Experience. School of Arts and Education , La Trobe University, Vic 3550, Australia (Limited Publication).
Non-refereed papers:
- Maller, C. J. (2004). "The Hidden Benefits of Environmental Education: Contact with Nature and Children’s Health and Wellbeing". ECHO Journal of the Victorian Home Economics and Textiles Teachers’ Association, 43 (1): 16-22.
Health, Environment and economy
- Townsend, M.(2005). "Civic environmentalism: linking ecosystem sustainability and human health." Eingana, Vol 28 (3), December: 6-10.
Human relationships with nature
Refereed Papers:
- Townsend, M. (2006). "Why not go for a picnic in the park?" VHETTA Journal, Vol 45 (1): 6-10
- Townsend, M. (2006). "Natural connections: connecting with nature is really good for human health and wellbeing" VicHealth Letter, 26, Summer: 14-15. Available at: www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/assets/contentFiles/VicHealthSummer06_Final.pdf
- Maller, C. J. (2005). The Last Word - "Back to Nature". Nature Australia, Winter: 80.
Landscapes and health
Health promotion
- Pryor, A., Townsend, M., Maller, C. and Field, K. (2006). “Health and well-being naturally: ‘contact with nature’ in health promotion for targeted individuals, communities and populations.” Health Promotion Journal of Australia 17 (2) August.
- Maller C., Townsend M., Pryor A., Brown P. and St Leger L. (2005) "Healthy nature healthy people: ‘contact with nature’ as an upstream health promotion intervention for populations". Health Promotion International 21: 45-54, December.
Parks, wilderness and health
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Townsend, M. (2005). "Health, Wellbeing and Social Capital Benefits of Open Space Use within the City of Knox. Final Report April 2005". Deakin University, School of Health and Social Development. Melbourne Australia.
- Townsend, M. and Maller, C. (2003). Sustaining People and Places. Proceedings of the Airs, Waters, Places Transdiciplinary Conference on Ecosystem Health in Australia. The University of Newcastle School of Environmental and Life Sciences. Newcastle, Australia. 265-278
- Maller, C., Townsend, M., Brown, P. and St Leger, L. (2002) "Literature Review: Healthy Parks Healthy People: The Health Benefits of Contact with Nature in a Park Context- A Review of Current Literature". Deakin University, Parks Victoria. Melbourne, Australia. www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources/mhphp/pv1.pdf
- Maller, C., Townsend, M., Brown, P. and St Leger, L. (2002) "Annotated Bibliography: Healthy Parks Healthy People: The Health Benefits of Contact with Nature in a Park Context- An Annotated Bibliography". Deakin University, Parks Victoria. Melbourne, Australia. www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources/mhphp/pv2.pdf
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Physical activity and mental health
Plants, gardening and health
Kingsley, J. & Townsend, M (2006), "Dig In' to Social Capital: Community Gardens as Mechanisms for Growing Urban Social Connectedness", Urban Policy and Research, Vol. 24, No. 4, pp. 525-537
Social capital and health
Urban environments and health
Refereed Papers:
- Townsend, M., Maller, C. J., St Leger, L., & Brown, P. R. (2003). "Using Environmental Interventions to Create Sustainable Solutions to Problems of Health and Wellbeing". Environmental Health, Vol 3 (1): 58-69.
Radio Interviews:
- Townsend, M. Live to Air, Radio Interview, "Living high but healthy" Afternoon Program with Lyn Haultain, ABC Melbourne (25/10/04).
- Townsend, M. Live to Air, Radio Interview, “Living high but healthy" Early Morning Program with Madeleine Randall, ABC Melbourne (08/03).
Book Chapters :
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Townsend, M. (2006). “Men Shouldn’t Decide Everything: Women and the Public Realm.” In Moor, M. and Rowland, J. (eds) Urban Design Futures. Routledge, Oxon.
Volunteering and friends groups
- Moore M., Townsend M. & Oldroyd J. (2006). "Linking Human and Ecosystem Health: The benefits of Community Involvement in Conservation Groups", EcoHealth, Vol. 3 No. 4, pp. 255-261.
- Townsend, M. (2006). "Feel blue? Touch green! Participation in forest/woodland management as a treatment for depression." Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. Vol. 5 111-120.
- Townsend, M. and Marsh, R. (2004). "Exploration of the Health and Wellbeing Benefits of Membership of Truganina Explosives Reserve Preservation Society. Final Report, November 2004". Deakin University, School of Health and Social Development. Melbourne, Australia.
Wilderness therapy
- Pryor, A., Carpenter, C. and Townsend, M. (2005). "Outdoor Education and Bush Adventure Therapy: a Socio-ecological approach to health and wellbeing." Australian Journal of Outdoor Education. Vol. 9 (1) May.
- Carpenter, C. and Pryor, A. (2004). "A Confluence of Cultures: Wilderness Adventure Therapy Practice in Australia and New Zealand". In Boedorf, S. (Ed.) The World of Adventure Therapy. Proceedings of the Third International Adventure Therapy Conference . USA.
- Pryor, A. (2003). "The Outdoor Experience Program: Wilderness Journeys for Improved Relationships with Self, Others and Healthy Adventure." In Richards, K. and Smith, B. (Ed.) Therapy within Adventure. Proceedings of the Second International Adventure Therapy Conference Proceedings. University of Augsburg, 2000. Zeil.
- Pryor, A. and Carpenter, C. (2002). South Pacific Forum for Wilderness Adventure Therapy: Shared Conversations. School of Education, Victoria University, Australia.(Limited Publication).
- Pryor, A. (2001). "A South Pacific Gathering of Wilderness Adventure Therapists." Journeys. Newsjournal of the Victorian Outdoor Education Association, Australia. Vol. 6 (2) September.
