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The Hidden Women’s Health Crisis Costing Australia $14 Billion

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Heavy menstrual bleeding affects up to one in three women of reproductive age and is estimated to cost Australia $14 billion annually in lost productivity.

WA’s Health Costs Demand a Prevention-First Approach

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Preventive health is an economic and social priority for Western Australia, with benefits reaching from the family home to the workplace.

WA’s tech sector powers up for sick kids

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Perth's technology and innovation community is joining forces with Perth Children's Hospital Foundation (PCHF) to shape the future of children's healthcare and improve young lives. As technology and innovation rapidly transform modern life, there's the potential to revolutionise the healing journey for WA's sick kids with faster answers, better treatments, improved outcomes and quality of life.

From a single toy soldier to a statewide movement for WA children

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On Friday, October 23, Variety WA will unite two major initiatives supporting children living with disability, illness and disadvantage.

Trudy Renshaw, The Volunteer Who Never Left

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What started as a volunteer position has become a full-time career driven by purpose for Trudy Renshaw. After losing her mother, Lyn Pow, to motor neurone disease in 2019, Trudy began volunteering with MND WA as a way of giving back to the organisation that had supported her family through one of the most difficult periods of their lives.

Homelessness Week, A Reality for Thousands in WA

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Homelessness Week serves as an important reminder that while many Western Australians go about their daily lives, thousands face the uncertainty of not having a safe place to call home.

The Cost of Leaving

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For too many Australian women, escaping family and domestic violence means facing homelessness and financial hardship.

Neale Daniher Gave Australia a Voice on MND

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Some people change the way a nation thinks. Others change the way a nation behaves, Neale Daniher managed to do both.

From the trading floor to the operating theatre

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Western Australian stockbroking and wealth management firm Euroz Hartleys has again demonstrated the power of corporate giving, raising more than $240,000 for three WA charities through its annual Commission for a Cause initiative, including more than $80,000 for Perth Children's Hospital Foundation (PCHF).

Park for a Purpose: Why Foodbank WA Is Asking Business Leaders to Spend a Night in Their Cars

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On 10th September, corporate executives, directors, business owners and community leaders will swap the comfort of their homes for a night sleeping in their vehicles as part of Foodbank WA's Initiative Park for a Purpose.

Community generosity transforms WIRF Café at KEMH

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WIRF has recently unveiled the newly refurbished café at King Edward Memorial Hospital as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, transforming an everyday space into a welcoming sanctuary for patients, families and staff.

MundAl1000: What Started as a Idea Over a Beer Became a Lifeline for WA Families

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Since its inception in 2023, the grassroots fundraising ride has raised almost $150,000, providing vital funding that has helped KCSG expand its services and support more families facing the challenges of childhood cancer and blood disorders.

Deb Portughes Awarded OAM for a Lifetime of Service and Social Impact

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Deb Portughes OAM, CEO of the Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF), has been recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours with a Medal of the Order of Australia

The Cost of Looking Away: What Ann Curran Sees on the Frontline of Australia's Housing Crisis

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Despite Western Australia's strong economic performance, Vinnies WA CEO Ann Curran warns that rising housing costs, financial insecurity and social inequality are leaving more Australians vulnerable than ever before.

Making EOFY dollars count

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As businesses across WA finalise their end of financial year numbers, there is an opportunity to turn tax strategies into something truly meaningful.

EOFY Giving with Double the Impact: Why Tomorrow's Anglicare WA Giving Day Matters

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Anglicare WA is encouraging Western Australians to make a meaningful EOFY donation through its Giving Day Tommorow where every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $150,000.

From Global Markets to Social Impact: The Leadership Journey of Merinda March

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For Merinda March, leadership in the not-for-profit sector is about far more than compassion alone. Drawing on a background in international business, sales and global markets, March believes strong community outcomes require both social purpose and commercial discipline.

Federal Government Signals Major Overhaul of Australia’s Early Learning System

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The Federal Government has announced consultations on a potential national Early Education and Care Commission, signaling what could become one of the most significant reforms to Australia's early learning sector in decades.

Youth Homelessness in WA Reaches Breaking Point

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Western Australia's youth homelessness crisis is worsening, with frontline organisations warning that increasing numbers of children and young people are facing homelessness, trauma and housing insecurity.

15 Years of Giving Children a Voice: Motor Mouth Camp’s Impact in WA

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Marking 15 years, Variety WA's Motor Mouth Camp is reshaping how children with complex communication needs connect with the world. The program goes beyond traditional therapy, supporting not only children who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), but also the families and carers around them.

The Human Cost of Change in WA’s Agricultural Sector

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Pressure is mounting across Western Australia's agricultural sector as the phase-out of live sheep exports is forcing farmers to rethink how they operate while navigating growing financial and operational strain. Amid these compounding pressures Holyoake are stepping in to support the people behind the industry.

MinRes Marks 10 Years of Nourishing Families at Ronald McDonald House WA

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A 10-year partnership between Mineral Resources Limited and Ronald McDonald House Western Australia has quietly transformed the experience of families caring for seriously ill children, delivering more than 1.2 million home-cooked meals across the state.

A second chance at direction: why programs like Compass matter more than ever

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Following the end of government funding in 2024, Compass has returned through philanthropic backing, underscoring the growing importance of private support in sustaining impactful social initiatives.

Seen, Not Heard: genU’s New CEO and the Case for a Stronger Disability Economy

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The appointment of Dr Chelsea Tobin as CEO of genU comes at a pivotal moment for Australia's care economy, as demand for disability and community services continues to grow and the sector faces increasing complexity.

World-leading CP program to reduce disability severity

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WA children in regional and remote areas will have cerebral palsy detected sooner, helping reduce the impact of severe disability, through a new program supported by Perth Children's Hospital Foundation (PCHF).

Easter Demand Shows Why Foodbank Matters

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Easter is traditionally associated with abundance, but for Foodbank WA it has become a clear indicator of rising economic strain across Western Australia. The organisation's busiest day of the year, Easter Thursday.

A Race Western Australia Doesn’t Want To Win

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Western Australia is facing a sharp and deeply concerning rise in family and domestic violence, with offender rates increasing faster than anywhere else in the country.

Hidden Hunger: The Women Carrying Western Australia’s Cost-of-Living Crisis

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The cost-of-living crisis in Western Australia is increasingly being felt at a household level, with women particularly mothers, carers and single parents bearing the greatest burden.

Closing the Gap Starts on the Ground

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Children in regional and remote Western Australia face ongoing barriers to healthcare, education and disability support, often caused by geographic isolation, workforce shortages and limited local services. Variety WA is helping bridge this gap.

The Job That Was Meant to Be Temporary and Lasted 30 Years

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Ric Forlano never intended to build a 30-year career in health advocacy. Originally trained as an accountant, a temporary role at Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA became a lifelong commitment to improving the lives of people living with bone and joint conditions.

The Power of a Chance: How the Variety Heart Scholarship Is Unlocking Potential Across WA

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For Paralympian Rhiannon Clarke, the Variety Heart Scholarship came at a pivotal moment in her journey.

Cancer survivor sisters join PCHF event to KO kids’ cancer

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A WA family who've faced the heartbreak of two daughters diagnosed with cancer will take part in Perth Children's Hospital Foundation's popular Punching for a Cure fundraiser when it returns in early March, to raise vital funds for kids' cancer.