Canning, WA
City in Western Australia
Australia
Canning, WA increases access to healthcare for low-income residents with Freo Street Doctor pilot
Canning and Black Swan Health are partnering on a six-month pilot of the mobile health clinic. Freo Street Doctor arrives at the same time every Friday near the Cannington Soup Kitchen and the Orange Sky Laundry Service. Participating doctors, nurses, and specialists provide free care without appointments. The healthcare team works closely with social workers and outreach staff on identifying additional resources to improve patient outcomes.
Canning, WA
Australia
Canning, WA turns Wharf Street Basin into Next Generation Community Park with smart features
The state's first smart park incorporates free Wi-Fi, shelters covered in solar panels, and smart bins into a single system. New habitats for wildlife double as eco-friendly features like recycled plastic cages for lizards and floating biofilters for birds. Canning also developed an augmented reality app called Smart Canning exclusive to the park. Mobile phone users can learn about flora and fauna while playing location-specific games.
Canning, WA
Australia
Canning, WA partners with ClimateClever to help work-from-home residents reduce energy costs
The partnership allowed up to 200 households in the city to apply for free ClimateClever app access for a year. This app tracks utility usage within a household and projects costs based on current activity. ClimateClever evaluates household emissions and encourages energy-efficient behaviors. Council officials pursued a relationship with the local startup to address rising utility costs as residents increasingly work from home.
Canning, WA
Australia
Canning, WA Be Safe and Save pilot encouraged residents to upgrade security at home and work
The three-month pilot offered up to $100 per project to residential and commercial applicants who acquired security assets. Interested parties submitted online applications to the council's Safe Communities group. Contractors responsible for installing electronic locks, CCTV systems, sensors, and other upgrades provided documentation for the rebate. Council officials created the program to improve resident safety and enhance the work done by public safety personnel.
Canning, WA
Australia