Hearts and Minds

International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate women in leadership who are driving change and shaping communities, and those women and girls who are supported through for-purpose initiatives.

Women, especially single mothers, older women and caregivers, are at higher risk of poverty due to systemic barriers like unpaid care work, wage inequality, and lack of financial support. 

Deb Portughes, chief executive officer of the Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF), is redefining what it means to lead with purpose.

Affordable housing and raising income support are some of the key issues WA's not-for-profit sector is calling out for in the upcoming state election.

Almost half of Australians aged 16-85 have experienced a mental health disorder at some point in their lives, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics*. 

Perth is at an inflection point to redefine itself as the city eyes a population increase to 3.5 million by 2050, according to the latest Committee for Perth report.

Charities are a key piece in the wider community and play a critical role in our economy, providing vital services right across the community.

A new movement has launched to drive action on rising poverty levels in Western Australia.

The state has to do better to address food stress and the growing issue of food insecurity in WA, Foodbank WA’s CEO Kate O’Hara explains.

The charity sector in Western Australia is calling for policy changes in the upcoming March state election to help support the state's youth and the health of babies and women.

Good Sammy, a cornerstone of Western Australia’s community since 1958, is inviting locals to explore the many ways the social enterprise is making a difference beyond its popular op-shops.

Although not-for-profits operate differently to the corporate sector, they still experience the same risks to business and profitability.

More Western Australians are falling into financial hardship, new data in the WACOSS 2024 Cost of Living Report reveals.

More than 157 corporate and community teams have signed up to Ronald McDonald House Charities Western Australia’s iconic fundraising event Up All Night.

For every business, a new year brings new opportunities to do more for our community and find the joy in giving back.

Accordwest’s mission to make homelessness a rare, brief and non-recurring experience in the South West is riding a new wave of momentum with a partnership with the WAAEH.

The not-for-profit sector is embracing AI to help improve services for customers and streamline resources for staff, while addressing healthcare disparities for Australians.

Several years of unprecedented rising living costs have seen many families struggling to balance their budgets to support their families whether that's ensuring they have a roof over their heads, fuel in the car, or food on the table.

The selfless contribution from volunteers is vital for maintaining the wellbeing of customers and clients, supporting large community events, and helping foster the spirit of community connection.

Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation (PCHF) proudly supports Kids Rehab WA, Perth Children’s Hospital’s rehabilitation service, which is empowering the lives of kids with disabilities through life-

International Day of People with Disability is about raising awareness internally and externally about the silent barriers people with disability face, and demonstrating that no matter the size, every connection counts.

Western Australians, by and large, are feeling the pressure of wage inequity and a cost-of-living and housing crisis.

This year brought on unprecedented financial pressure for families experiencing disadvantage or caring for a child with chronic illness or disability. There are many ways, big and small, you can help families in need this Christmas.

Financial hardship is now being experienced by families and individuals it has never touched before due to rising cost of living.

A new report highlights the urgent need for workplace financial wellness programs, while cost of living is driving a financial wellbeing crisis.

The UN's World Children’s Day is a day to celebrate and promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare, according to the CEO of the Y WA, Dr Tim McDonald.

Good health influences how children feel and go about their daily lives, as it can affect participation in family life, schooling, social and sporting activities, according to the Australia Institu

Ronald McDonald House Charities WA works with The Magic Coat Foundation to help young children and their families better cope with the emotional toil of being sick in hospital.

Building genuinely inclusive communities starts with your very own people, according to the chief executive of Activ and genU, Clare Amies.

The remote regions of the Wheatbelt represent a unique and challenging landscape. Foodbank WA highlights how Western Australians living in regional parts of WA are struggling the most to get food on the table, as regional branches are experiencing an increased demand.

In a world increasingly defined by uncertainty and division, the simple act of kindness has never been more important.

Foodbank WA’s mission is to “feed, educate and advocate”, providing food relief to those who need it, and is involved in initiatives to decrease its environment footprint.