March 2021

Celebrating 30 years

To continue our 30 year celebrations, we're sharing past and current stories of our partnerships. This month, we're proud to feature our partnership with Spare Puppets Theatre. Together, we've been connecting with young children and families through puppetry performances and workshops to create a healthy WA. Find out more. 

Video: Philip Mitchell, Artistic Director Spare Puppet Theatre. 

Image: Alex Miller and Robbie Muir, WASO Connect 

Discovering new talent 

We're proud to partner with WA Symphony Orchestra on their Connect program which offers special, tailored events for those with accessibility requirements. The program also helps to promote positive mental health through the Act Belong Commit message. Here's a wonderful story that showcases the benefits of the program. Find out more. 

Meet our Healthway Fellow

Dr Jacinta Francis from Telethon Kids Institute was supported with a Healthway Early Career Fellowship to investigate policy and environmental factors that influence child bullying and mental health. Jacinta describes the Fellowship as the highlight of her career, which has led to research that will improve the lives of children and their families. Applications for the Healthway Research Fellowship Program are open until 28 May 2021. Find out more.

Image: Dr Jacinta Francis, Telethon Kids Institute 

Image: Let's Celebrate Festival, The City of Belomont

Let's Celebrate Festival  

The City of Belmont’s Let’s Celebrate Festival was home to a variety of events across two months, all of which embraced healthy food and drinks. Healthway funding paved the way for the City to work with WA School Canteen Association to ensure healthy options were front of mind. The City also made room for a 50 metre LiveLighter banner, promoting healthy tips. Find out more.

PhD scholarship opportunity extended

Edith Cowan University has extended the deadline to apply for a 3-year Industry PhD scholarship to evaluate the impact of the Foodbank WA School Breakfast Program on WA communities. This work will lead to improvements in the support schools provide students affected by poverty and social disadvantage. Applications close on 30 April 2021. Find out more. 

Image: Foodbank Industry PhD Scholarship

Video: Words to live by storytelling series

Words to live by

We were proud to partner with Act Belong Commit on the 'Words to live by' storytelling series launched earlier this week to mark Harmony Week. The series shares the inspiring stories of four individuals from different backgrounds who give life lessons on how to stay mentally healthy, and showcases the importance of belonging in the community.  Find out more.

Family Fun in Nannup

Through our partnership with the Shire of Nannup, families gathered at the Nannup Foreshore earlier this year to enjoy the annual Go for 2&5 Nannup Family Fun Day. The event promotes healthy living, as well as sustainability and connection to nature. This was a perfect fit for the Sip and Crunch rap, and apple slinkys activity to encourage healthy eating habits.

Image: Go for 2&5 Nannup Family Fun Day