Amity Health WA

13/11/2025

Introducing Visiting Specialist – Clinical Associate Professor Peter Kendall

We’re pleased to share that Professor Peter Kendall, Respiratory Physician, is part of our visiting specialist team at Amity Health, Albany.

Professor Kendall has trained in Sydney, Newcastle, London and Perth in Intensive Care and Respiratory Medicine. With nearly three decades of experience at Fremantle Hospital and extensive work across regional WA, he brings a wealth of expertise to our community.

🌿 Professor Kendall offers clinics in Albany, Narrogin, Katanning and Denmark, focusing on all aspects of Respiratory Medicine (except Sleep Medicine).

In Albany: Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
For appointments or more information, please call Laura on 0408 778 831 or click here: https://www.amityhealth.com.au/respiratory-physician

13/11/2025

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!

Join us for our PANDA Week Picnic in Albany, a community event celebrating Perinatal Mental Health Week (23–29 November).

PANDA stands for Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia, an organisation that supports the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and the first year of parenthood.

Together with Wanslea and the WA Country Health Service, we’re inviting parents, families, and community members to come along for a relaxed morning in the park.

✨ What’s happening:
• Health professionals available for a friendly chat
• Resources and take-home information
• Morning tea and a coffee van on site
• Goodie bags for the first 50 people through the door!

WHEN? Thursday 27 November, 9:30am
WHERE? Eyre Park, Albany

Help us spread the word! Please share this post with your friends, families, and community groups.

Together, we can help support parents and raise awareness about perinatal mental health. We hope to see you there!💚

12/11/2025

Specialist care doesn’t have to mean a trip to Perth. Amity Health partners with a range of Visiting Specialists, from respiratory and orthopaedic care to dermatology, EEG testing and podiatry, so people across the Great Southern can access expert care in Albany.

Learn more about who’s visiting and how to connect: https://bit.ly/47B0jdL

11/11/2025

Come chat to our team and the many wonderful community service groups who support older adults in our communities! On until 2pm today at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre.

Thanks to the The City of Albany for coordinating this important event!

10/11/2025

We’re excited to be part of this year’s City of Albany Seniors Expo — a fantastic free community event celebrating connection, wellbeing, and positive ageing!

Join us Tuesday 11 November, 10am–2pm at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre to explore a wide range of stalls, demonstrations and activities. Our teams from our CareFinder program, Albany Connected Communities Project, Chronic Disease Care, Mental Health & Allied Health, will be there, ready to chat about health, lifestyle, and how we can support older people in our communities.

Come along, say hello, and enjoy a day filled with information, connection and entertainment!

Learn more and view the full program here: https://bit.ly/4gw6eDE

The City of Albany Seniors Expo, proudly supported by major sponsors MindSpot Clinic and Clarence Estate Residential & Home Care , with additional support from Albany & Regional Volunteer Service, is back for another year.

On Tuesday, 11 November, come down to Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre between 10am - 2pm and explore a wide range of stalls, demonstrations and activities designed to connect, inform and inspire our senior community. Chat with local service providers about health, wellbeing, aged care, lifestyle and social opportunities all in one place.

Enjoy free entertainment, giveaways and plenty of friendly faces ready to help you make the most of what Albany has to offer.

It’s a free event and everyone is welcome. Download the full program here: https://bit.ly/4gw6eDE

For more information, contact Ross Evans on 6820 3008 or email commdevel@albany.wa.gov.au.

🕙 Tuesday, 11 November - 10am – 2pm
📍 Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre

31/10/2025

🍃COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT GRANTS – NOVEMBER ROUND NOW OPEN! 🍃

Are you part of a local community group or not-for-profit in the Great Southern region? Here’s your opportunity to apply for funding to host events that bring people together, celebrate community spirit, and strengthen local connections.

We’re looking for events that:
Support families and children
Encourage social connection
Promote wellbeing and inclusion
Celebrate culture in all its forms

🎉 Need a little inspiration?
Why not plan your event around the December and January school holidays — a perfect time to bring families and communities together? Celebrate the spirit of connection, relaxation, and inclusion by hosting activities that promote wellbeing, belonging, and fun for all ages. Whether it’s a family fun day, a community picnic, or a wellbeing workshop, it’s a great opportunity to start the new year on a positive note.
Other great ideas include:
🔹 Family fun days
🔹 Cultural celebrations
🔹 Community BBQs
🔹 Kids’ art or storytelling workshops
🔹 Intergenerational activities
🔹 Wellbeing or mental health talks
🔹 Men's health events or father-child activities

Whether big or small, your event can make a meaningful difference in your community.

🗓 Applications close: 21st November 2025
📞 Call: (08) 9842 2797
📩 Email: cforc@amityhealth.com.au
Let’s build vibrant, welcoming communities — together.

27/10/2025

Lead with purpose and make an impact in the mental health and wellbeing of older West Australians in regional areas.

Amity Health is seeking a passionate and experienced mental health professional for a newly created role of Program Lead for our Connections Count Program — providing free psychological therapy and counselling to residents in Residential Aged Care Homes across the Great Southern, Midwest, Southwest, and Wheatbelt regions.

If you’re ready to combine clinical expertise with leadership, support a small multidisciplinary team, and strengthen partnerships that improve access to care for older people — we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more or apply here: https://www.amityhealth.com.au/work-with-us

03/10/2025

What a way to kick off WA Mental Health week with our Northam-based team joining the Wheatbelt community at Turn Up In Blue day, while in Albany, our team donned their hats and took part in the annual Mad Hatter Tea Party Albany!

Community spirit was on full and colourful display, coming together to support others to stay mentally healthy.

It was a privilege to meet with Commissioner Maureen Lewis and Deputy Commissioner Monica Taylor from the Western Australian Mental Health Commission and to be part of another uplifting headspace Albany Mad Hatters Tea party!

The photos say it all 🥳🤠👒🧢🫖🧁

Thanks to all community partners for all you continue to do in the mental health space.

30/09/2025

Will we see you there? Two days to go - hats at the ready! 🎩🧢👒👑

Join Us For the Launch of WA Mental Health Week! 🎩👒🧁🎶🕺👥️

The Mad Hatter Tea Party hosted by headspace Albany is a free community event held during the school holidays on Friday 3rd October from 10am-1pm at the Albany Town Square. Everyone is welcome to attend!

For the 12th year running, the Mad Hatter event has been a valuable opportunity to unite in celebrating mental health awareness, connecting families and community members with the local mental health organisations available, and breaking down the stigma around mental health – while having some fun with the colourful Best Hat Parade and Competition.

At the Town Square you can expect to see more than 20 stalls with free activities, live performances by local performers, interactive games, face painting, and free food including sausage sizzle and cupcakes.

This year marks a major milestone with the Western Australian Association for Mental Health partnering to launch WA Mental Health Week 2025 from the Mad Hatter event. It’s a proud moment for regional WA and we’d love the community to join us for the biggest Tea Party yet!

Keep up-to-date with the latest information about stalls, free activities, free food and the entertainment line-up here or email info@headspacealbany.com.au

Thanks to the 2025 Sponsors!
💗 Aha Great Southern
💙 Albany Pride
💛 AYSA (Albany Youth Support Association)
❤️ Amity Health WA
💚 Anglicare WA Great Southern
💜 Depression Support Network Albany Inc.
🩵 Palmerston Association
🩷 Soroptimist International of Albany

This event is funded by the Western Australian Association for Mental Health with support from Lotterywest as part of Mental Health Week WA 2025, and proudly supported by headspace as part of headspace Day 2025 and Youth Focus.

25/09/2025

Day Two of our Armed for Life one-hour workshops are detailed below. We'd love to see you there!

Choose one, or go to all - the topics are relevant, empowering and aimed at building the resilience of our children.

☕Funded by our Communities for Children Program, not only are the workshops FREE but we are also providing morning tea AND lunch!

Click the QR code below to book your tickets for Wednesday, 1 October or visit the link: https://bit.ly/4nNzYyc

Please share among your parenting networks!