Sideline Stills by Kiara Blake // Perth Football League

Backing mental health in local footy

Perth Football League (PFL) and Healthway have joined forces to champion mental health and wellbeing across Perth’s vibrant football community. Reaching more than 75 clubs, this partnership offers members a range of new initiatives to foster a healthier, more connected sporting environment.

At the centre of this collaboration is the launch of the Member Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service available to all PFL members. This initiative ensures that everyone involved has direct access to professional mental health support. 
 

Share your voice on alcohol harm 

Cancer Council WA’s Alcohol Programs Team has launched a new initiative to raise awareness of alcohol-related harm by amplifying community voices. The team is seeking individuals with lived experience of alcohol use or harm, or personal perspectives on issues such as alcohol marketing (including targeting young people), and the impact of online sales and delivery.
Organisations interested in engaging community voices are also encouraged to reach out.

To find out more, email Kathleen at AlcoholPrograms@cancerwa.asn.au.

WAVE Chief Investigators A/Prof Justine Leavy & A/Prof Gemma Crawford, Curtin School of Population Health. 

The WAVE project announced as finalist 

The Healthway-funded WAVE project was one of three finalists in the 'Outstanding Achievement in Influencing Policy or Research' category at the recent 2025 Injury Prevention & Safety Awards.

This project was the first research project in WA to explore the impact of alcohol advertising on young people aged 16-24 years in and around aquatic settings. It also supports public health advocacy to reduce alcohol related harm. 

New tobacco laws: A win for public health

From 1 July 2025, Australia’s tobacco laws have changed, marking the most significant reform in over a decade. 

With 10% of WA adults now smoking or vaping, these changes aim to reduce harm and protect future generations.

Find out what’s changed and why it matters. 

The Great Veggie Crunch! 

Brought to you by Crunch&Sip®, The Great Veggie Crunch is a fun event where students come together to crunch on fresh veggies and compete to record the loudest crunchibels.

Schools that register before 29 August 2025 will go in the draw to win one of three $150 Rebel Sport vouchers. 

Rift Photography // The Art Gallery of Western Australia ©

It's time to pause, reflect and play

The Art Gallery of Western Australia's latest exhibition, Re-PLAY, invites you to unplug and reconnect through creativity and joy.

Supported by Healthway’s SEW-Arts program, Re-PLAY shows how art can spark learning, build connection, and boost wellbeing. 

Artists, researchers, educators and children all played a part in shaping this joyful, interactive space, designed to make you feel good and enhance your social and emotional wellbeing.

Open until February 2026, Re-PLAY is for everyone (yes, adults too!)

Supporting Age-Friendly Communities

Local Government Professionals Australia WA Age-friendly Communities Connectivity Grants Program funds initiatives that reduce social isolation and strengthen local connections.

A key barrier to ageing well is ageism. Projects that challenge ageist attitudes through programs, events, or activities are strongly encouraged.

Applications close 18 August 2025.

Healthway's Open Research Round

Applications for our Open Intervention and Exploratory grants are still open!

We're looking for innovative, collaborative projects that drive real change in our priority health areas, including Aboriginal health. Successful applications will have strong knowledge translation, clear pathways to impact, and a genuine commitment to improving health outcomes for Western Australians. 

Applications close 15 August 2025.