30 March 2026
Delivering you the latest in health promotion news, funding opportunities, events and more!
We’re excited to share the journeys of our local partners who are changing the lives of Western Australians through Healthway-funded initiatives. Follow us on social media to see these inspiring stories unfold!
Motorcycling WA: fuelled by passion, powered by Healthway
"Kids quickly learn that what they eat and how well they sleep directly affects how they ride. Good hydration is crucial, especially in the heat. We talk about things like fuelling your body for race day, eating real food and getting enough sleep. And they listen because they want to be better riders,” Dan Robinson, Motorcycling WA Volunteer.
Motorcycling WA's community has been riding strong for more than a century. With Healthway's support, riders of all ages are learning how healthy habits fuel performance. From Mini X to the State Champs, we're backing healthy environments that are smoke-free and vape-free for every rider.
WA researchers, this is your moment!
Healthway’s Scholarship and Fellowship rounds are now open.
These grants strengthen WA’s health promotion research workforce and turn evidence into action, improving health outcomes for people who need it most.
Opportunities available:
- Health Promotion Research Scholarships
- Aboriginal Health Research Scholarships
- Early Career Research Fellowships
- Senior Research Fellowships
Apply by Tuesday 2 June 2026.
A big win for community health in WA
The Cook Government’s major amendments to WA’s tobacco laws have passed Parliament – a big step in protecting young people and strengthening public health.
These reforms introduce tougher penalties for illegal tobacco and vapes, new powers to shut down non-compliant businesses and faster,
more coordinated enforcement.
Strong legislation works hand-in-hand with prevention – creating environments that keep harmful products out of our communities and away from children.
Image courtesy of Theatre Kimberley
The circus brings colour and creativity to Kimberley communities
Healthway is partnering with Theatre Kimberley to bring colour,
creativity and connection to young people across the Kimberley.
Through two culturally safe circus programs, participants build confidence, learn new skills and express themselves through performance.
- Sandfly Circus - brings weekly classes to Broome with an annual showcase.
- Dragonfly Outreach – artist residency in remote communities, using storytelling and performance to strengthen identity and wellbeing.
Because every young person deserves the chance to shine - no matter where they live.
Better planning, better health
The new national physical activity and sleep guidelines are here. And yes, getting 30+ minutes of physical activity most days, alongside 7–9 hours of sleep, delivers major health benefits.
What you might not know is that our neighbourhoods play a crucial role in helping people meet these guidelines. Healthway is working to reshape communities so healthy habits are easier to build into everyday life.
Good planning makes the difference, by building homes closer to services to support active travel and connection, limiting licences for harmful products and growing food locally to improve access to healthy, affordable options.
Read our land use submission to the inquiry led by the Select Committee into Land Development and Planning in Western Australia.
It's not just what's on the menu
Cancer Council WA has released the ‘It’s not just what’s on the menu' report, funded by Healthway.
The report outlines the worrying extent to which WA children are being exposed to fast food marketing.
It shows that children see this marketing at the school gate, on sporting fields, across public transport and on digital platforms - demonstrating how it dominates the environments they move through every day.
Making movement matter in primary schools
Join KIDDO for a practical, evidence-informed conference for primary educators, focused on building students’ confidence, skills and motivation to be active for life.
Delivered with Active Education Australia, the conference brings together leading WA and national educators to share real‑world strategies that support physical literacy in everyday school settings.
📅 Wednesday 13 May 2026
📍 Arena Joondalup, WA
Image courtesy of Black Swan State Theatre Company
Unlocking creativity across WA
For many young people living in regional towns, opportunities to explore creativity can be limited.
Healthway and Black Swan State Theatre Company have partnered to deliver drama workshops in Port Hedland, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Albany, helping young people build confidence, connect with peers and explore storytelling through hands‑on drama.
Black Swan's school holiday program is back this April! Find out more below.
Crunch & Move May 2026
Crunch&Sip® is bringing Crunch & Move back this May - a much‑loved, free event for all WA primary schools.
In May, students are encouraged to crunch on more veggies and move their bodies everyday, building healthy habits through simple, fun activities.
Register your school or classroom to receive a resource pack full of practical, ready‑to‑use materials to support participation.
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