28 May 2025
Delivering you the latest in health promotion news, funding opportunities, events and more!
Making waves at the Margaret River Pro
While the world’s best surfers captivated audiences at the Margaret River Pro, boardrider clubs from across WA gathered for a different kind of impact — championing mental health and wellbeing.
In partnership with Surfing WA, Healthway is equipping community leaders with the tools to foster supportive, connected clubs where conversations about mental health and wellbeing are encouraged and embraced.
These conversations were led by Surfing WA, The World Surf League, 20Talk, Country Football WA, SportWest, and the University of Western Australia as part of our Mental Health in Sport Community of Practice — transforming isolated efforts into a cohesive movement for greater change.
West Coast Fever LiveLighter® Round
Healthway's partnership with West Coast Fever has achieved something remarkable: zero unhealthy sponsorships at the elite level of netball in WA.
On May 10, we held our annual LiveLighter® match at the RAC Arena, promoting healthy habits to Fever fans. Preventative Health Minister, Sabine Winton MLA, joined in the fun at quarter time by kicking off the on-court giant fruit salad activation. We also welcomed hundreds of Fever fans at the pre-game activities in Fever Alley.
Read more about the game!
Curtin researcher awarded fellowship to boost youth mental health
Dr Jonathan Sae-Koew from Curtin University has been awarded Healthway’s prestigious Early Career Research Fellowship to promote the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
Over the next three years, Dr Sae-Koew will work with The Y WA in the City of Belmont to adapt existing youth services and map out what other support might be needed so young people can reach their full potential.
Think Mental Health Round
Round 11 of the WAFL and Round 12 of the WAFLW marks the return of the Think Mental Health Round — an initiative we've proudly supported alongside WA Football since 2022.
This round is about raising awareness and sparking conversations around mental health and wellbeing among fans, players, coaches, volunteers, and staff.
Join us at your local match in late June and be part of a movement that champions mental wellbeing in sport and our community.
Hear from local footy players as they share how they stay mentally strong on and off the field.
All about community grants
Join the City of Swan, Healthway, Lotterywest and the Office of Multicultural Interests for an interactive and informative grants session to explore how we can work together to support your organisation's goals.
Inclusive Sports Symposium
WADSA is calling all coaches, umpires, volunteers, and staff who want to help create more inclusive clubs and expand participation opportunities for people with disabilities in sport and recreation in WA.
Injury prevention programs and services webinar
Injury Matters is hosting a webinar to share how cultural, social, and psychological impacts on health may increase the prevalence of injury among multicultural communities.
Healthy Sports funding available
Junior sports clubs and district associations can request up to $4,000 in funding to implement healthy eating initiatives and improve canteen facilities.
Successful grant recipients will receive a Healthy Sports toolkit and will be connected to the Fuel to Go and Play® team, which will support your organisation every
step of the way.
🔗Schools across the State embrace program which helps get kids to eat more vegetables and exercise
🔗Local surfers to compete in Think Mental Health WA Trials for spots in Margaret River Pro
🔗State Government updates regulations to ban vaping at indoor workplaces
🔗Taking obesity seriously': South Australia bans junk food ads on public transport
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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.
