Templates & Letters

To support consistent adoption, NRE provides pre-drafted templates and letters for use by individuals, organisations, and local authorities. These documents are designed to accelerate SHZ setup, ensure legal clarity, and promote health-forward advocacy.

All templates follow compliance with NRE’s SHZ framework, Code of Conduct, and public engagement guidelines.

For Councils

• Council Proposal Letter
  A formal request to initiate a local SHZ pilot or integration into health and wellness strategy.

• Public Consultation Statement
  Template for councils to inform local communities and gather feedback on proposed SHZs.

• Internal Staff Memo
  Briefing document to update relevant departments on SHZ procedures, signage, and legal backing.

• Council Policy Inclusion Template
  Sample text to integrate SHZs within existing council policies (public health, open space use, community wellbeing).

For Employers

• Workplace SHZ Proposal Letter
  Customisable letter to HR or management outlining the rationale, health impact, and benefits of establishing an SHZ on or near site.

• Employee Wellness Brief
  Explains SHZ access, eligibility, privacy, and safety guidelines for workers.

• Legal Risk Reduction Statement
  Template to demonstrate how SHZ integration can reduce fatigue-related risk, claims, and absenteeism.

• Insurance Alignment Template
  Language for employer–insurer discussion to clarify SHZ usage within duty of care frameworks.

For Individuals

• Personal Submission Letter to Council
  Ready-to-use letter for residents or workers requesting SHZ consideration in public spaces.

• Healthcare Endorsement Template
  For practitioners to support SHZ access for patients experiencing stress, fatigue, or circadian disruption.

• Union or Worker Collective Letter
  Advocates for workplace SHZ creation with supporting health data and ethical rationale.

Accessing Templates

All templates are available as downloadable Word documents. Customisation is encouraged but must retain core legal phrasing where indicated.