July 2020
COVID-19 Updates
Please read our Frequently asked questions resource to learn more about how we are currently assessing new applications. Download Frequently Asked Questions.
Image: Stephen Michael Foundation Gascoyne, WA.
Strong & Active Communities
We are delighted to be working in partnership with the Stephen Michael Foundation to deliver the Strong and Active Communities program for young people living in the Gascoyne and Murchison regions over the next three years. Lotterywest and Healthway have provided $821,000 in funding to develop pathways through sport, recreation, community and cultural activities to support young people's health and wellbeing. Find out more.
Bush Footy Legends podcast
Bush Footy Legends is a new podcast series created through our partnership with the WA Country Football League, promoting the Think Mental Health message. In episode one, join Steve Butler as he chats with Dean Kemp about growing up in the country, the trials and tribulations of being a high profile athlete, and of course all things footy. Listen to the podcast.
Image: WA Country Football League Bush Footy Legends with Dean Kemp.
Image: Healthway Open Research Round 2020.
New Open Research Round
Our 2020 Exploratory and Intervention Research Grants are open. We are interested in Expressions of Interest that address the impacts of COVID-19 on the health and wellbeing of the WA community and align with our strategic priority areas. Proposals that do not address the health impacts of COVID-19, or our specific priorities will be accepted, however all applications will be assessed in accordance with criteria outlined in the Guidelines. Find out more.
Dwellingup 100 is back
The Act-Belong-Commit Dwellingup 100 Mountain Bike Classic & Mighty Jarrah Trail Run is happening on Saturday 19 September 2020. This is the State's premier mountain bike and trail event. Healthway's partnership support ensures the event has a strong focus on volunteering, and consistent with the Act-Belong-Commit message provides an opportunity for Western Australians to connect and have a sense of belonging. Find out more.
Image: Dwellingup 100 Mountain Bike Classic & Mighty Jarrah Trail Run.
Image: The cast of Perth City Ballet's 'Some Adventures of Winnie The Pooh'.
Winnie the Pooh video series
Proudly presented by Act-Belong-Commit and Healthway, Perth City Ballet and Prompt Corner have teamed up to bring the community a fun educational and interactive video series called 'Some Adventures of Winnie The Pooh'. The production was scheduled to take place at the Perth Town Hall next month, but it was postponed due to COVID-19. The series is available to watch through Perth City Ballet YouTube channel.
WAM Song of the Year
Healthway is the West Australian Music presenting partner for the 2020 Act-Belong-Commit Song of the Year. The Act-Belong-Commit song category nominees this year have beautifully captured the importance of having a strong sense of belonging for positive mental health and wellbeing. The winners will be announced through a streamed event on WAM’s Facebook page on Wednesday 29 July 2020. Find out more.
Image: WAM Virtual Awards Party presented by Act-Belong-Commit.
Image: Broome Motorcross Club, Healthy Clubs initiative.
Reopening your canteen
Fuel to Go & Play developed a fact sheet to provide advice to sport clubs and venues reopening their canteens now that COVID-19 restrictions are easing. The resource provides information on COVID-19 Safety Plans, opening days/hours, menu options, hygiene and cleaning, physical distancing, training and education and response planning. Find out more.
Creative poster competition
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre and Healthway are inviting Western Australian children and young people to colour or create an original poster for their new production Beanstalk.
Beanstalk is a retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk from the point of view of the giant. Prizes up for grabs include a Go for 2&5 prize pack and four tickets to be one of the first in Perth to see Beanstalk at Spare Parts Puppet Theatre. Find out more.
Image: Spare Parts Puppet Theatre Beanstalk competition.
Image: Tenth Edition of the WA Indigenous Storybook.
WA Indigenous Storybook
The Public Health Advocacy Institute of Western Australia launched a video about the WA Indigenous Storybook project which recognises and celebrates the achievements and stories of Australian Aboriginal people and their communities, across ten publications. The video is funded by Healthway and celebrates the learnings and outcomes of the WA Indigenous Storybook project, and its positive impact on its storytellers. Watch it here.
Video: Through our partnership with West Australian Music (WAM) Noah Dillon talks about how grateful he is for being considered in the Act-Belong-Commit WAM Song of the Year 2020 and the topic of mental health.
Acknowledgement to Country
Healthway acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the original custodians of this country, recognising their connection to land, waters and community. We respect their cultures and Elders, past and present.
Ngala kaaditj Whadjuk moort keyen kaadak nidja boodja - We acknowledge Whadjuk Noongar people as the original custodians of the land on which we are based.
