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Sector News | May 2026

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Wellbeing and Safety Toolkit

Holyoake has launched a new Wellbeing & Safety Toolkit to support individuals, families and communities across rural and regional Western Australia during times of uncertainty.

Designed for broad community use, the Toolkit provides practical guidance to recognise distress, support wellbeing and safety, and encourage early help seeking and connection to trusted support services.

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New research on zero alcohol product advertising

A study published in Drug and Alcohol Review in April analysed 30 marketing campaigns for zero or very low‑alcohol products that shared branding with alcoholic beverages.

Two thirds of advertisements studied showed zero alcohol products being promoted during activities that are traditionally alcohol free.

Call For Papers for Perth Symposium on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention 2027

If you would like to make a presentation at the 8th Perth Symposium on an aspect of the themes of Helping Families – Child Sexual Abuse, Family Violence and Suicide – Causes, Treatment and Prevention, you are invited to submit an abstract of up to 250 words for a 30 – 40 minute presentation.

Closing date for abstracts is 14th June 2026.

Kidsafe WA New Resource – A Parent’s Guide to Child Car Restraints

Kidsafe WA’s new child car restraint resource is now available.

This easy to follow guide helps families choose, install, and use child car restraints correctly—making every trip safer and giving parents greater peace of mind.

WA Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector Conference 2026

This flagship event brings together 300+ exhibitors, presenters, and delegates to tackle challenges, share insights, and showcase cutting-edge programs, technologies, and ideas that advance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people across WA.

As part of the Conference, AHCWA hosts the WA Aboriginal Youth Conference, an inspiring day for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth aged 18–29 to connect, grow, and lead.

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