Welcome to the WA Health Promoting Schools Association (Inc.) website.

The WA Health Promoting Schools Association (WAHPSA) advocates and supports a whole school and community approach to health and wellbeing. The Association achieves this through education, coordination and collaboration with school communities and health agencies.

Formerly known as the School Health Coalition, WAHPSA was established in 1989 and is currently comprised of over 40 health and school organisations. Membership consists of fully paid members and invited guests and is inclusive of the health and education sectors and other related sectors with the common goal of improving the health of young people through school based health promotion activities.

    Special Invitation

The WA Health Promoting Schools Association Inc (WAHPSA) is delighted to invite all professionals interested in school health promotion to a unique networking opportunity. Please join representatives from health and education organisations, school staff and other delegates attending the Positive Schools Conference for the:

Reflections and Future Directions networking breakfast

Venue: Kulcha Multicultural Arts of WA - First Floor, 13 South Terrace, Fremantle WA

Date: Friday 24th May 2013

Time: 7.15am – 8.30am

Cost: WAHPSA members & students $20  Non-members $25

Enjoy a healthy continental breakfast provided by Herb Faust Food, whilst enjoying the view of the famous Fremantle cappuccino strip. Learn about the many resources and services health agencies can provide to support WA schools. Share your ideas and find out what other schools are doing in health promotion and education.

Special presentation:

Social development needs of children for the future 

Associate Professor Stacey Waters

Head of Edith Cowan University, Child Health Promotion Research Centre

Stacey has a passion for child health promotion research that addresses the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Her specifi c interest is in the influence of the school context on young people’s mental health and wellbeing. The Health Promoting Schools Framework is widely recognised as best practice. Stacey will provide a brief presentation reflecting on the application of this Framework, current trends and resources, and give some advice about effectively supporting the health needs of young people for the future.

REGISTER NOW at www.wahpsanetworkingbreakfast.eventbrite.com.au   

Registrations extended until Tuesday 24th May 2013. Cash/cheque entry available at the door.

For more information contact: James Stewart, WAHPSA President 08 9224 1404 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

All breakfast attendees will receive a free copy of the WAHPSA resource ‘What is a Health Promoting School?’

Health Promoting Schools resource is now available!!!