Department of Communities launches Youth Participation Kit
Youth participation is about ensuring young people have opportunities to be heard, contribute their ideas and help shape decisions that affect their lives.
The Youth Participation Kit provides practical information, tips and resources for young people and organisations to support genuine, safe and effective participation.
Preventive Health Conference – abstracts open
Abstracts are now open for the 2027 Preventive Health Conference. Held in Perth from 12-14 May 2027, the conference will bring together Australia’s diverse preventive health workforce in support of the need for a comprehensive, coordinated and effective approach to address the determinants of health.
Report on the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia
The final report from the Inquiry into Alcohol and Other Drugs in Australia was recently tabled in the House of Representatives.
This report highlights the various impacts of Alcohol and Other Drug use in Australia and forms part of an inquiry seeking to improve policy understanding, improve data collection, reduce harms, and identify innovative solutions to the issues affecting Australians.
Translated “preparing for hazards” resources for CaLD communities
Being prepared for hazards can help communities stay safe and recover more quickly.
DFES has created a range of free resources, including factsheets, a culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) Communities Help Card and bushfire emergency kits, available in multiple languages to support CaLD communities.
Topics covered include preparing for hazards such as bushfires, how to safely use lithium-ion batteries, and navigating the Emergency WA app.
Nominations open for the WA Rural Health Excellence Awards
Nominations are now open for the WA Rural Health Excellence Awards, recognising the outstanding individuals, teams and organisations delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes across rural Western Australia.
Age-friendly Communities Connectivity Grants
The Age-friendly Communities Connectivity Grants Program provides grants of up to $15,000 to local governments and not-for-profit organisations to undertake initiatives that help create communities that are inclusive and accessible for people of all ages. Grant applications close on Friday 13 November 2026.
Upcoming Events
- 2026 Australasian Road Safety Conference 26 – 29 October 2026, Sydney
- Aboriginal Alcohol and other Drug Workers Forum 2026: Community First 29 – 30 October 2026, Perth
- STOP Domestic Violence Conference 23-26 November 2026, Canberra
- Preventive Health Conference, 12-14 May 2026, Perth