WA Community
Statewide WA Resources

Support in
Western Australia

This register documents all external websites referenced within the Brain Health WA community resource.

All links were verified as active and appropriate at time of publication. Last updated: 15/05/2026.

Find Local Groups
Emergency000
Healthdirect1800 022 222
Dementia Australia1800 100 500
Beyond Blue1300 22 4636

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Speak to your GP

Your doctor is often the best first step for referrals and local help in your WA town or suburb.

Health Checks & Medical Care

Healthdirect Australia

Government-funded health advice and service directory

Heart Foundation

National heart health information and prevention support

Diabetes Australia

National diabetes information and support

Hearing Australia

National hearing assessment and support services

Optometry Australia

Find an optometrist and eye health information

Beyond Blue

Mental health information and support services

Lifeline

24/7 crisis support line

Genetic Services of Western Australia (GSWA)

Public genetic counselling services

Healthy Daily Habits

World Health Organization

Global physical activity guidelines

Sleep Health Foundation

Evidence-based sleep guidance

Healthdirect (Sleep)

Australian public sleep information

Quitline

Smoking cessation support

Alcohol and Drug Foundation

Alcohol harm reduction information

Dementia Australia

Dementia information and support

Local councils and community centres

Local programs and activities

Healthy Environments & Opportunities

WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

Air quality information

World Health Organization

Global air quality and health guidelines

Local libraries & adult education providers

Lifelong learning opportunities

Genetics & Family History

Genetic Services of Western Australia (GSWA)

Public genetic counselling services

Dementia Australia (Genetics)

Dementia and genetics information

Community Support Groups

Men’s Sheds WA

Community workshops promoting social connection, purpose and mental stimulation

parkrun Australia

Free weekly 5km community walks/runs promoting physical activity and social connection

Heart Foundation Walking

Free community walking groups supporting heart health and social engagement

U3A Perth (University of the Third Age)

Courses, lectures and social activities for retired and semi-retired people across Perth

Volunteering WA

Find volunteering opportunities to build social connections and stay mentally active

Act Belong Commit

WA mental health promotion campaign encouraging activity, belonging and commitment

COTA WA (Council on the Ageing)

Peak body for older Western Australians with programs supporting healthy ageing

Alzheimer’s WA

WA-based advocacy, education and support for people living with dementia and carers

Aboriginal & Culturally Diverse Support

Aboriginal Health Council of WA

Peak body for Aboriginal community controlled health services in WA

TIS National (Translating & Interpreting)

Free telephone and on-site interpreting services

Ethnic Communities Council of WA

Peak body advocating for culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Governance Statement

External links were selected based on:

  • Relevance to brain health
  • Non-commercial, evidence-based sources
  • Australian or WA preference where possible

• The Brain Health WA team will review all external links annually to ensure accuracy and continued relevance.

• Brain Health WA does not endorse commercial products or services.

• This register reflects external links available at time of publication. Brain Health WA reserves the right to update, replace or remove links where content changes, services cease, or better evidence becomes available.

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