Report | A shared glossary for social prescribing in Victoria
Published: March 2026
Brief Summary:
A shared glossary for social prescribing in Victoria has been developed by the Victorian Social Prescribing Collaborative (VSPC), supported by the Wellbeing Promotion Office in the Victorian Department of Health and the Australian Health Policy Collaboration (AHPC) team who co-facilitated the VSPC between June and December 2025.
Who is this for?
A shared glossary for social prescribing in Victoria aims to be a resource for a wide range of users. Ideally, it would establish a common language across diverse groups, including individuals and communities accessing services, providers, link workers, health professionals, researchers, community asset providers and sector organisations. This shared understanding is important to consistent communication and effective collaboration
What is the aim?
The objective in developing a shared glossary for social prescribing in Victoria is to establish a universally understood and applied language across all relevant sectors. Developing a glossary seeks to simplify and demystify social prescribing terminology, fostering clarity for providers, health professionals and service users.