Switch Your Thinking
towards a sustainable future.
Switch Your Thinking helps residents to live and work to meet their needs without jeopardising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Switch Your Thinking
towards a sustainable future.
Our program helps residents to live and work to meet their needs without jeopardising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
About Us
We empower councils & residents
- Provide information on ways to switch your lifestyle
- Reward sustainable behaviour
- Award innovative sustainable business practices
- Support our local communities
Reduce costs, improve efficiency and build a more resilient business
Switch Your Thinking’s free Sustainability in Business Mentorship Program will support eligible local businesses to take practical action on energy, water, waste and resource use. Running from February to August 2027, the program combines tailored advice with the structure and accountability needed to achieve measurable results.
Participants will benefit from on-site audits, a tailored recommendations report, monthly one-to-one mentoring, specialist workshops and networking opportunities. Places are limited and are open exclusively to businesses located within the City of Armadale, City of Gosnells and Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale. Explore the program brochure and program schedule, then submit your expression of interest by Friday, 15 January 2027.
NEW WASTE (LESS) GUIDES!
Our latest guides are designed to help individuals, households and organisations take practical steps to reduce waste and use resources more efficiently. From understanding the waste hierarchy to applying circular economy principles, these guides break down complex ideas into clear, achievable actions.
- Learn how to avoid, reduce, reuse and recycle more effectively
- Discover ways to keep materials in use for longer
- Build everyday habits that reduce waste at home and work
- Access practical tools and examples
Whether you are just starting out or looking to go further, these guides will support you to make smarter choices and create lasting impact.
Switch Your Thinking is running a community energy efficiency program (formerly known as the Energy Efficiency Pilot Program) through 74 local governments and community resource centres across WA, with support from Energy Policy WA in the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification. The program provides households and businesses access to relevant, accessible energy efficiency education to influence behaviour change leading to improved energy literacy and corresponding reductions in energy use and bills. Energy audit kits are available for loan from 130 locations around WA.
Our Partner Councils
Switch Your Thinking is an initiative of the City of Armadale, City of Gosnells and the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale that provides information and support to 13 local governments across the Perth region.
Everybody loves a discount!
We’ve partner with local businesses to offer residents and businesses discounts on sustainable products and services.
Live More Sustainably
Ways to Switch
Upcoming Events
Declutter, Donate and Dispose Responsibly
November 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmGreat Global Mend and Clothes Swap – City of Gosnells
November 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmGreat Global Mend and Clothes Swap – City of Armadale
November 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmWaste Less, Celebrate More: Beeswax wraps, lip balm and hand cream
November 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amGreat Global Mend – Mundijong
November 7 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Keen to learn more? Check out our free resources!
Thank you to our Business Partners
Personal Information Collection Disclaimer
Personal information is collected by the Switch Your Thinking program to support the delivery of services to the community. Information is handled in accordance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing (PRIS) Act 2024 and the City of Armadale Privacy Policy. Where necessary, information may be shared internally or with other agencies. See the Switch Your Thinking Privacy Policy webpage for more details on the information collection process. To access or amend your personal information please contact the Switch Your Thinking Program by email mail@switchyourthinking.com or by mobile 0437 207 985.