The forum includes Healthway Executive Director Carina Tan-Van Baren, Preventive Health SA CEO Marina Bowshall, VicHealth CEO Professor Anna Peeters & Health and Wellbeing Queensland CEO Dr Robyn Littlewood. 

Uniting voices for preventive health

In a landmark move for public health, Healthway has joined forces with Australia’s three other state-based preventive health agencies to launch the Prevention Agency Chief Executive Forum. A collaborative initiative aimed at tackling chronic disease and improving population health nationwide.

Through the newly established forum, the agencies will work together on shared priorities, joint advocacy, research and projects — making the most of our resources and laying the foundation for real, lasting change nationally.

Lullabies Kwinana Project - Cassandra Edwards.

Creative projects empower WA communities

Healthway, in collaboration with the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, has announced more than $1 million in new funding to support creative programs across WA. 

One standout project is the Noongar Nursery Rhymes project, a collaboration between Community Arts Network and Playgroup WA. 

This project brings together First Nations community members to create joyful Noongar songs - empowering Aboriginal children, parents and families to connect with and celebrate Noongar language. 

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Packed with goodness

Crunch&Sip® is offering FREE nutrition education sessions for parents of primary school-aged children during Terms 3 and 4.

Led by qualified nutritionists, these interactive sessions cover practical topics such as:

• Tips for packing healthy lunchboxes.
• Healthy alternatives to pre-packaged snacks.
• How to read food labels. 
• Strategies for tackling fussy eaters. 

Sessions can be hosted at WA primary schools, libraries or community venues, making it easier for families to get involved and learn simple ways to support healthy habits at home.

Million Moves, one goal: Get WA moving!

This September, AUSactive invites you to take part in a fun, free, and inclusive three-week physical activity challenge

Together, let’s move toward better health - 75 moves a day for 21 days. Why? Because 75% of Aussies aren’t meeting physical activity guidelines, and it only takes 21 days to build a habit.

Gather your school, workplace, sports club, friends or family into a team and get moving! You’ll also go into the draw to win great prizes just for taking part.

KIDDO Healthway ECEC scholarships

Early Childhood Education and Care services across Western Australia can now apply for a scholarship valued at over $2,000!

The scholarship, supported by Healthway, includes a 12-month KIDDO membership, a starter pack of physical activity equipment, access to staff training workshops and full access to KIDDO’s online resources and tools.

KIDDO is especially seeking applications from services in under-resourced areas, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and remote regions of WA.

Healthway's Healthy Communities Program

Our Healthy Communities Program supports organisations to create a healthier WA. 

Grants are available to support activities that:

• Promote good health and wellbeing across our communities.
• Empower organisations to develop policies, programs and partnerships that make healthy living more accessible and sustainable for everyone.  

Whether you're a local council, not-for-profit or community group, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.