News Articles for St Bart's

The not-for-profit's latest annual report has revealed its income has risen to $29.3 million since the previous year, following the approval of two new facilities.

Construction of the $46 million 80-bed aged care facility in East Perth is due to begin next year as demolition is under way.

OVIS Community Services will receive a $2 million grant from the state government to refurbish and expand its family and domestic violence refuge.

The business centre in Perth's CBD has opened a space to connect the local philanthropic community with charities for the next three weeks.

The eight-storey development will sit near the organisation's recently approved Brown Street project.

Not-for-profit accommodation provider St Bart's is one step closer to building a seven-storey aged care facility in East Perth, estimated to cost $39 million.

The latest rental affordability snapshot paints a bleak picture for people on lower incomes in the private rental market.

Accommodation provider St Bart's has submitted two applications to build residential facilities in East Perth, estimated to cost a total of $69 million.

St Bart's will close its women's service in East Perth by July 1, after the organisation was unable to secure funding to continue the temporary accommodation.

Ever-growing numbers of people battling to buy food and pay rent are turning to charities for assistance.

Social services organisation St Bart's has undergone major changes in recent months, with a rebrand to reposition its services and the appointment of a new chief executive.

New chair Jan Stewart will be looking to grow awareness and financial support for the intergenerational Raine health study.

A group of not for profits that joined forces 18 months ago with a mission to end homelessness will today publicly launch its 10-year plan on Adelaide Terrace, followed by a music event through the streets of the CBD.

Many charities are struggling to measure outcomes in an increasingly competitive funding environment.

An initiative aimed at stamping out begging will redirect funds to a Fremantle homeless shelter, but concerns it doesn't address root issues remain.

In an exclusive Business News survey, leaders of some of WA's top charities reveal they are more optimistic than last year, despite increasing competition for funds, challenging economic times and charity fatigue.

Friction between the resources industry and the mining town of Newman has escalated following the state's decision to approve an extension for BHP Billiton's 1,200-bed Kurra camp.

Retail tenants are showing strong interest in Newman's $30 million new shopping centre, with construction starting this week on the joint venture between BHP Billiton and community charity St Barth

The stark figures on homelessness and affordable housing in WA are in, and NFPs are working with corporates to help tackle the problem.

The chief executive of the Shire of East Pilbara has called on the owner of Newman's only shopping centre to reduce rents.

A property development planned for Newman has brought together a couple of unlikely bedfellows and set up a unique social enterprise for the St Bart's not-for-profit group.

A $70 million property development planned for the Pilbara mining town of Newman has brought together a couple of unlikely bedfellows and, in the process, created uncertainty for some existing reta

The chief executive of Surf Life Saving Western Australia has been named as the man to take over leadership of Lotterywest.

The head of the CEDA WA is hoping to bridge the gap between the profit and not-for-profit sectors.

Andrew Birch has been appointed non-executive director of The Tailor Made Spirits Company.

St Bartholomew's House acting chief executive officer John Berger takes on the top job permanently.

SPECIAL REPORT: One of the Barnett government's most innovative social reforms, seeking to marry hard-nosed investment bankers with not-for-profit groups, is under review.

Homeless services provider St Bartholomew's House has appointed Michael Brown to replace Andrew Birch as chairman.

ST Bartholomew's House marks a major milestone this year, having provided support services for the state's homeless for 50 years.