Connecting Communities helps builds a community where active transport and active living is accessible to all, promoting physical and mental well-being.

The Opportunity: Why Active Communities Matter

Imagine that instead of always relying on cars for short trips, our streets are alive with people walking, biking, and scootering to the shops, to school, or just for fun. These aren’t just small changes; they play a big role in improving both physical and mental health, reducing traffic congestion, and creating safer, more connected neighbourhoods.

  • Improved Physical & Mental Wellbeing

  • Stronger Community Connections

  • Safer Streets

  • More Vibrant Local Spaces 

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Our Solution: Introducing Connecting Communities

We want to empower the local community to identify and address opportunities around improving active transport and enabling its members to choose an active lifestyle. Whether you have a project idea big or small, if it encourages more people to get active, we want to hear from you.

Westcycle is seeking local community members in Albany and Geraldton to partner with us. Together, we’ll advocate for and deliver improved active transport and foster active lifestyles for all ages through locally funded initiatives.

To get involved or find out more information reach out to Andrew Turns [email protected]

Tim Roach

Elected Director | Off Road

Tim has been in senior leadership and strategic development roles for more than twenty years. He is currently Director of Executive Education in the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University and is a past Assistant Commissioner and General Manager in the public service. He is an Accountant (FCPA) and sits on the Divisional Council of CPA Australia.

Tim has been involved in racing mountain bikes, BMX and triathlon for many years, both as a father of two children who race and as a past and current bike racer. Tim is the current over-50 State Champion in downhill mountain biking. He is also a very regular and enthusiastic transport cyclist; frequently seen in a suit and tie riding to meetings in the city on a mountain bike.

Helen Sadler

Independent Director

Helen is a Town of Cottesloe councillor and is the current Chair of WestCycle’s Transport Advisory Group.

A medical doctor, Helen is a strong active transport advocate with a focus on health outcomes and social well-being.