A Bunbury-based, peer-led company that works with community partners to deliver youth and young adult wellbeing initiatives, events, programs and more. Peppy Project bloomed from the Blue Leaf Initiative, a pilot mental health and wellbeing program supported by Investing In Our Youth and funded by Healthway from 2023 to 2026.
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Who We Are
Our Vision
A future where every person feels connected, valued, and supported to thrive in their communities.
To work alongside young people and communities to design and deliver inclusive, place-based programs that build wellbeing, connection, and resilience.
Mission Statement
Meet Bec
Founder and Director, Bec McLevie, holds a Bachelor of Health Promotion and Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, with a safeTALK facilitator qualification.
With over seven years’ experience in youth development, mental health promotion, and volunteer management, Bec has received regional and state recognition for her work including Youth Work WA Regional Youth Worker 2023 and Volunteer Leader 2024.
She has presented at major conferences such as YACWA Fairground 2025, WA Rural & Remote Mental Health Conference 2025 and Volunteering WA State Conference 2025, established the Greater Bunbury Youth Network, and coordinated the Blue Leaf Initiative.
Our Services
We offer a range of services which can be tailored to the specific needs and context of your organisation.
Youth Engagement
Community Development
Health Promotion
Access and Inclusion
Volunteer Management
Mental Health
Testimonials
Our methodology “has proven highly acceptable, feasible, and effective for 18–30 year olds seeking connection and confidence. It reliably converts initial, low pressure contact into repeated participation, peer networks, skills development, and volunteering—outcomes that are protective for mental health and that strengthen local social capital”
- An independent evaluation conducted by researchers at the University of Western Australia
(Jackson et al., 2026, p. 39)Peppy Project "consistently hosts engaging, social, fun, educational and community-oriented events. What I love is how they help ice break, and support attendees to connect with new people at the games nights, and they encourage so many new fun activities by making them so accessible and free at the have a go expo.”
- Participant"I always feel included, not only in my identity as a queer person and neurodiverse, but my identity that extends into my interests and passions.”
- Participant
Our Values
Connection
We believe strong relationships, community belonging, and collaborations are central to create sustainable wellbeing.
Integrity
We show up consistently, act ethically, and stay accountable to young people and communities.
Inclusion
We value diversity and lived experience, aiming to be as safe and welcoming as we can be for all people.
Purpose
We are driven by impact, prevention, and meaningful change, guided by evidence, and community need.
Let’s Work Together
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