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 …
“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. …
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“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 …
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Catch the excitement at the RAC Arena as the West Coast Fever hit the court at tomorrow’s LiveLighter® round, inspiring its ‘Green Army’ of supporters to prioritise their health and wellbeing. Healthway Chief Executive Officer Colin Smith said the LiveLighter® round – promoted by Healthway in partnership with the West Coast Fever – highlighted the …
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A $660,000 funding boost from Healthway will support the next generation of health promotion leaders through a scholarship program run by the Australian Health Promotion Association. Healthway CEO Colin Smith said six exceptional graduates have recently been awarded a Health Promotion Scholarship, providing them with an incredible opportunity to launch their career. “This program is …
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Curtin University’s Dr Jonathan Sae-Koew has received Healthway’s prestigious Early Career Research Fellowship to work in collaboration with the Y WA to co-design and evaluate strategies for promoting the mental health of young people in the City of Belmont. Heathway CEO Colin Smith said Dr Sae-Koew’s Fellowship, worth $396,711 over the next three years, will …
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The Western Australian State Election will be held on Saturday 8 March 2025, in line with other public sector agencies, we will assume a caretaker role from 5 February 2025 and will follow the State Government’s guidelines. During the caretaker period, we will continue to receive and assess grant requests, however funding decisions will be deferred …
Nearly $200,000 has been awarded to The University of Western Australia for a research project that will develop a tool to more effectively measure mental health and wellbeing in the Aboriginal community of Mullewa. The research project called Tharlbarra Maga: Developing a Strong Head, Strong Mind Measure received funding from Healthway’s 2023 Targeted Research Round, …
Carina Tan-Van Baren, Healthway’s new Executive Director Healthway’s Chief Executive Officer, Colin Smith today announced Carina Tan-Van Baren as the new Executive Director of Healthway. Carina has more than 30 years of experience as a lawyer, journalist, communications strategist, government advisor, and commercial executive and will be commencing in her new role on Monday 14 …
The Hon. Amber Jade-Sanderson MLA with panel chair Miriam Borthwick and panel members Andrea Creado, Saira Rind, Grace Stanton and Gemma Crawford Miriam Borthwick led a panel disussion on experiences, challenges and opportunites ahead Joanne Graham-Smith, Miriam Borthwick, Karen Brown and Colin Smith Healthway in partnership with the WA branches of the Australian Health Promotion …
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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.
