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Who are Men’s Sheds of WA?

• Jun 08, 2026
• by Guest Author

Men's Sheds have become essential community hubs in WA, offering preventative mental health support.

10 free telehealth coaching calls to help achieve your health goals

• Apr 15, 2026
• by Guest Author

Looking for a free, flexible, and evidence-based program to help you make positive lifestyle behaviour change and feel your best day-to-day? Join the Better Health Coaching Service today! Get access to up to 10 telehealth coaching sessions with a health professional and personalised, flexible, and judgement free support to achieve your health goals.

Help patients turn clinical advice into outcomes

• Mar 19, 2026
• by Guest Author

Looking for a quick, easy and evidence-based referral option to help patients turn clinical advice into positive lifestyle outcomes? Check out the Better Health Coaching Service. Commissioned by the Western Australia Department of Health, the free telephone-based health coaching service is available to all WA adults to support sustainable behaviour change across areas like nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation, and chronic disease management or prevention.

When it comes to exercise, instant gratification is no bad thing

• Feb 13, 2026
• by Guest Author

We are all familiar with the fitness mantra of no pain no gain. It roughly translates to: exercise is a deeply unpleasant activity, but may, one day, lead to better health, fitness or having your body look a certain way. Yet for many of us, long-term gain is a vague and intangible concept. New research suggests that focusing on the more immediate benefits of being active - like enjoyment, satisfaction, a better mood, renewed energy and a sense of accomplishment - could give us the kickstart we need to actually get started.

A healthier twist on Chinese New Year eating

• Feb 11, 2026
• by Guest Author

Honouring tradition with lighter, meaningful food choices