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Healthway
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Healthway (the Western Australian Health Promotion Foundation) was established in 1991 under Section 15 of the Tobacco Control Act 1990 as an independent statutory body reporting to the Minister for Health. Healthway now functions under Part 5 of the Tobacco Products Control Act 2006.Healthway's priority focus is to limit the harmful effects of preventable chronic diseases in Western Australia; such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer. The highest priorities are those risk factors that have the most significant influence on preventable early death and disability. Key priorities for Healthway are reducing harm from tobacco, reducing harm from alcohol, reducing obesity and promoting good mental health.Healthway provides sponsorship to sports and arts organisations to promote healthy messages, facilitate healthy environments, reduce unhealthy promotions and increase opportunities for participation in healthy activities. Healthway also provides grants to a diverse array of organisations to encourage healthy lifestyles and advance health promotion programs.