Our Partners

Healthy Parks, Healthy People —Department of Environment and Conservation
The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) manages more than 27 million hectares of national parks, marine parks, regional parks, State forests and other protected areas on behalf of all Western Australians. DEC’s Healthy Parks, Healthy People initiative aims to protect Western Australia’s natural areas while providing sites and activities to help people enjoy their parks and improve their physical, social and mental health.

Healthy Parks, Healthy People
Nearer to Nature

Keep Australia Beautiful WA (KAB)

Keep Australia Beautiful provides leadership in the field of litter prevention and reduction by helping to change the attitudes and behaviours of the community. KAB oversees programs relating to community education, enforcement, encouraging and rewarding sustainable behaviour change as well as strategic policy. Some of the ways to get help keep Australia beautiful include the :

Adopt-a-Spot Program

Interested in looking after the environment, and being physically active? The Adopt a Spot program encourages individuals, schools, community and business groups to adopt a spot to keep litter free. Litter bags, gloves and tools are provided and adopters receive an adoption certificate and are recognised on the Keep Australia Beautiful website Honours page.

http://www.kabc.wa.gov.au/content/category/5/61/151/

Litter Reporter Scheme

Individuals can register to become a litter reporter and report individuals who illegally dispose of rubbish from cars, boats or trailers. Litter reporters help KAB enforce litter laws and keep our environment clean.

http://www.kabc.wa.gov.au/content/category/4/31/72/

Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Program

Every year, the Tidy Towns program rewards and recognises the commitment of regional communities who have worked to improve the appearance, culture and surrounding environment of their communities . The Tidy Towns’ program assesses projects undertaken from August to July each year and all regional communities are eligible to enter.

http://www.kabc.wa.gov.au/content/category/4/30/71/

More information about KAB programs and contact information can be found at www.kabc.wa.gov.au

Mental Health Council of Australia

Established in 1997, the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA) is the peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector, committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians.

MHCA aims to promote mentally healthy communities, educate Australians on mental health issues, conduct research into mental health issues, and reform Australia’s mental health system.

For more information visit www.mhca.org.au

BLOOMING MINDS

Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid specialists.

Blooming Minds provides mental health and wellbeing training and consultancy services in Perth and throughout Western Australia.

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves. One in five Australian adults experience a mental health disorder every year and while people often know a lot about common physical health problems, there is widespread ignorance of mental health problems. This ignorance adds to stigmatising attitudes and prevents people from seeking help early and seeking the best sort of help. It also prevents people providing appropriate support to colleagues and family members, simply because they do not know how.

Blooming Minds programs develop mental health literacy in individuals and organisations by developing resiliency and equipping participants to recognise and respond to mental health issues in themselves and others. Contact Tasha Broomhall to discuss your group or organisations training needs on 08 6401 3499, info@bloomingminds.com.au or visit www.bloomingminds.com.au

Volunteering WA
Interested in trying something new?
Why not give back to your community through volunteering? Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, gain new skills, and even help you to find a new job. Check out our website for more information about the volunteering positions that are available near you!

Volunteering WA

The School Volunteer Program
Mentors with the School Volunteer Program (SVP) give an hour of their time to school students each week and are making a difference in the lives of young people. Each week members of the local community enter their school community and offer friendship, support and a listening ear through this one-to-one contact. It’s a relationship in which the student benefits just as much as the mentor.

The School Volunteer Program

Council on the Aging WA (COTA WA)
Council on the Ageing WA Inc (COTA WA) is the peak non-government seniors’ organisation in Western Australia. We are the voice for older Western Australians and a pivotal body for passing information between seniors, senior’s organisations, government and business. We are also a provider of a range of programs, projects, forums and seminars to seniors and senior’s organisations. These activities include events such as our popular Living Longer Living Stronger program, retirement lifestyle planning and computer training and support.

Council on the Aging WA

Inspire Foundation
Inspire is an Australian non-profit organisation established in 1996 with a mission to help young people lead happier lives. By combining the power of technology with the face-to-face involvement of young people, our programs - www.reachout.com.au and www.actnow.com.au - help young people understand and mange their feelings, gain confidence to seek help, and become more connected to their communities. For more information, please visit us at www.inspire.org.au

Department of Sport and Recreation
The Department of Sport and Recreation is the lead agency responsible for the implementation of government policy and initiatives in sport and recreation. A key role of the department is to contribute to the healthy lifestyle of Western Australians by increasing physical activity in the community through sport and recreation.

Find a sport and recreation club in your local area.

Surf Life Saving WA
Surf Life Saving in Western Australia is a volunteer based not-for-profit community service association, providing an essential educational and emergency rescue service to all users of West Australian beaches. Surf Life Saving Western Australia comprises of a state centre, 28 clubs strategically located around the coastline and 14, 521 members who all share the vision: ‘Saving Lives and Building Great Communities.’

Surf Life Saving Western Australia is the key agency for beach safety and a vital community service playing a fundamental role in building healthy communities. Our activities address many community issues and government policies such as obesity, physical activity, youth development, safer communities, training and education, and family.

Surf Life Saving WA

The Western Australian Sports Federation
The Western Australian Sports Federation (WASF) is the independent, peak industry body for sport and active recreation in Western Australia. It comprises in excess of 120 State Sports Associations and related organisations, extending to over 600,000 people.

Discover the range of sport and active recreation opportunities available to you and hear about the latest WA news and events

Heart Foundation Walking

The Heart Foundation Walking program aims to promote and engage Australians in physical activity. Heart Foundation Walking groups are free community-based walking groups led by volunteer Walk Organisers, and are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. The program helps members to stay motivated by providing a friendly, safe, social environment, as well as a walker recognition scheme offering incentives at various milestones such as 25 walks.

Every walking group is different - they vary in the number of members, and levels of difficulty and meet at a variety of times and days of the week. Everyone is encouraged to walk at their own pace. For more information or find your local group visit www.heartfoundation.org.au/walking

Injury Control Council of Western Australia (ICCWA) The Injury Control Council of WA is the peak non-government not for profit organisation involved in injury prevention and promotion of community safety. Incorporated in 1992, ICCWA’s mission is to reduce incidence of injuries and their effects by representation, research, education, publicity and promotion of safe practices. A principal aim is to facilitate liaison between community agencies and groups, and to work closely with government departments to improve communications between these sectors and to suppport research in the area of injury prevention. ICCWA’s programs include: falls prevention; community safety and violence prevention; building resilience for suicide prevention; Aboriginal cultural connection; building capacity of professionals in injury prevention; and alcohol-related injury prevention, research and advocacy. Contact the City West office by phoning (08) 9420 7212 or visit www.iccwa.org.au

Relationships Australia
Relationships Australia is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliation. We are available to everyone regardless of age, race, gender or sexual preference and provide relationship services and support programs for individuals, couple and families.

Relationships Australia

The Bridge Assoc of WA
There are 32 clubs affiliated with the Bridge Association of WA. Over 3,900 people enjoy the challenge of the game. Most clubs have several sessions a week. In fact, the larger clubs hold sessions daily, to accommodate players of all ages. Table monies are around $5.00, which also includes Morning or Afternoon Tea. The best bargain out!

If you are looking for a game of bridge, phone the club in your area and their Member Coordinator will organize a partner for you. Lessons for beginners are available at most bridge clubs. So don’t be shy. Check us. Come and join us. Bridge: the game that spans all ages will enrich your life.

The website gives information on clubs and their session times, contact names and phone numbers. You can even check out your results, from playing in some of the clubs. www.bawa.asn.au

Diane Brooks, Promotions Officer, Phone: 9528 1701