Our Vision

 Our Vision is that Health Promotion be embedded in the ethos of Western Australian schools

• Schools are a hub for health promotion in communities.
• The health of school users is improved and/or protected through their school.
• Throughout their schooling, children and youth are healthy, safe and equipped to embark on a journey of lifelong learning.
• Agencies better understand the needs of schools and can develop appropriate programs and initiatives.

WAHPSA Constitution

• 2021 – 2023 Strategic Plan
• 2018 – 2020 Strategic Plan
• 2014 – 2017 Strategic Plan

 

Our Strategy

 Be the lead advocating body for the Health Promoting Schools Framework in WA

• Advocate for the development of school health promotion and promote the health promoting schools concept.
• Develop policies of mutual co-operation for groups working in the area of school health promotion.
• Promote the adequate resourcing of school health promotion and maximise the efficient use of existing resources.
• Provide a network to encourage appropriate partnerships among health and education organisations.
• Provide professional development opportunities.
• Provide a forum for the exchange of knowledge and expertise; and an opportunity to comment on issues affecting school health promotion.

 

WAHPSA objectives:

• Promote collaboration between Health Promotion providers and engage organisations with the WA Health Promoting Schools Association.
• Explore strategies for promoting and delivering evidence based health promotion information to schools and agencies.
• Raise the profile of the WA Health Promoting Schools Association state-wide.
• Ensure the sustainability of the WA Health Promoting Schools Association.
• Raise the profile of and advocating for the Health Promoting Schools Framework.