Creative healing through hip-hop

For more than five years, Healthway’s HIPHOP101 program – led by Optamus and Dazastah, members of Australian hip-hop group Downsyde – has used hip-hop as a powerful tool to engage, empower and support young people across high schools and alternative education settings across WA. Through beat-making, lyric writing and performance, the program offers students a …

Public health in action

The City of Vincent’s (the City’s) Smoke-Free Town Centres project is driving meaningful and lasting change in one of WA’s most prominent and historic areas. The ambitious initiative is part of the City’s 2020–2025 Public Health Plan. Its goal is to reduce community exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and create healthy environments that are free …

Motorcycling WA: fuelled by passion, powered by Healthway

Mini X – Motorcycling WA Motorcycling WA is powered by a deep community love of the sport, which has thrived for more than 100 years. In 2025, this passion is reflected in a packed calendar of training and events for all ages – including a Mini X program for four to 12-year-olds, Moto-Inclusion for accessibility, …

From podium to purpose – Bunbury City Kart Club builds champions

A hive of activity for more than four decades, Bunbury City Kart Club has grown into one of Western Australia’s leading karting organisations. With a strong focus on youth development, a variety of race day events and a 1.2 km state-of-the-art track, the club caters to the different skill levels of its approximately 300 members, …

Food, culture and community health

Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Services (Ishar) works on the principle that when a woman is educated, supported and confident, the result is a healthier family and stronger community. For more than three decades, Ishar has applied this approach in supporting vulnerable women and families from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Its Healthway-funded nutrition education program, Healthy …

Inspiring kids through sport

Cecilia Kelly, Shire Councillor & Geraldton Sporting Aboriginal Corporation “Before Geraldton Sporting Aboriginal Corporation came to Mount Magnet, there was pretty much nothing for our children. Now our kids love to keep active, kick the footy, play around and love eating their fruit. And it’s not just footy they’re learning – it’s how to be …

Setting children up for an active future

In 2014, The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) research team identified a worrying decline in the ability of WA children to run, jump, hop and skip – fundamental movement skills that are the building blocks to a healthy, active life. Evidence shows that children who lack these vital skills are far less likely to be …

Crisis to Calm: Co-designing a Youth Mental Health Intervention

“When Cyclone Seroja hit, we didn’t know what to think or what to prepare for. And for young people, that can look very different. People didn’t necessarily know where the community hub was or have the basics on hand. School was in a shambles because the teachers were affected, as well as the local shop. …

Creating healthy futures across the Western Desert

“We need to educate our people, our young ones as well, to live a healthy life: to stop smoking and eat a lot of fruit, veggies, and drink water, and do lots of training. We’re lucky that we’ve got Healthway supporting this program. They’re our number one.” Bruce Booth, Chairperson Ngurra Kujungka. Bruce Booth, Chairperson Ngurra …