WWHS Health and Wellbeing Grants
Have an idea to improve health and wellbeing in your community?
West Wimmera Health Service (WWHS) Community Health and Wellbeing Grants are designed to help local communities turn great ideas into action.
What are the grants?
WWHS Community Health and Wellbeing Grants provide:
Financial assistance of up to $10,000 per project
Support from our dedicated Health Promotion team
Funding for new programs, fresh ideas or better ways to support wellbeing
Whether you’re part of a community group, club, organisation or local network, we want to hear your ideas for making your community healthier.
Who can apply?
Applications are open to individuals, groups, clubs and organisations living or operating within the West Wimmera Health Service catchment which includes the towns of Nhill, Kaniva, Goroke, Natimuk, Minyip, Murtoa, Rupanyup, Jeparit, and Rainbow.
Key dates
Applications open: 13 April 2026
Applications close: 22 May 2026
What kinds of projects can be funded?
We’re looking for ideas that:
Improve physical, mental or social wellbeing
Encourage participation, connection and inclusion
Address local health needs in creative or practical ways
If you’ve been thinking “There has to be a better way to do this” – this grant could help make it happen.
Support beyond funding
Successful grant recipients receive more than funding. Our Health Promotion team works alongside you to help:
Strengthen your project idea
Build skills and confidence
Create lasting benefits for your community
Contact
For further details about WWHS Community Health and Wellbeing Grants, please contact:
Jake Wiffen, Health Promotion Team Leader
Email: jake.wiffen@wwhs.net.au
Phone: 5391 4190
Examples of past Health and Wellbeing Grant recipients include:
Natimuk Community Garden
A fresh and flourishing community garden was set up by Natimuk Urban Landcare in Natimuk. Featuring raised garden beds with a variety of plants, including tomatoes, spinach, lettuce, eggplant and various herbs, the garden brings much joy, nourishment, and wellness to the community.
Located near the community pizza oven, in the centre of town, the garden offers the three main ingredients for a healthy life: healthy diet, social connection and physical activity.
Rupanyup Mosaic Walking Tracks
Organised by Rupanyup community member Christine Cobbe, this project gets people out and about looking for mosaics that are made by community locals that are hidden around town.
See how many you can find! Grab a brochure from around Rupanyup and take a walk to see what you discover!
Kaniva Space for Me
Take a deep relaxing breath in Kaniva, on Tuesday mornings with Qi Gong. Run by the Kaniva LINK Neighbourhood House, the sessions have become a weekly joy for many.
Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) is a series of slow gentle movements and breathwork, calming the body and mind. Suitable for all ages and skill levels, anyone can take part.
Experience the benefits of Qi Gong for yourself and kickstart your week on a positive note! Join in and feel the difference.
Mobile Photography Course
This 8-week program in Natimuk focussed on the three health priorities: social connection, physical activity, and healthy eating.
The course, led by an experienced facilitator showed people how to take photos with a mobile phone.
Each lesson had a different focus, including walking around town and capturing significant places, food photography, and more!
