The aim of World Children's Day, November 20, 2025, is to help children thrive, but early education and health care are two areas of concern for Western Australian children.
In the lead up to World Children's Day, November 20, 2025, we explore two initiatives delivering refreshing supportive services to children living in the Kimberley.
Little Blue House Family Day Care has won the Excellence in Family Day Care Award for the Bunbury and Southwest region for a second time in just three years of operation.
World Mental Health Day, held on October 10 each year, presents an opportunity to review gaps in mental health supports and explore initiatives working to build a more resilient community.
The Y WA is working in partnership with Edith Cowan University School of Medical and Health Sciences to directly respond to expanding demand for speech therapy services in Western Australia.
The young people of today will be the leaders of tomorrow and International Youth Day, recognised on August 12, is a chance to highlight programs sculpting these young minds.
On National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day, we highlight organisations that are working to improve the lives of Indigenous Australian children and youth.
Education facilitates a critical stage in a young person's development and has a significant influence on Western Australian culture, but many students are walking away from school.
The story of Lin Doust is a powerful illustration of The Y WA's commitment to building connection and improving wellbeing in community: a mission it has been pursuing for 181 years.
When grounded in empathy and strategy, philanthropy is not only a monetary transaction, but a transformative force that can empower entire communities.
Western Australian not for profits are enjoying high volunteer levels as post-pandemic residual effects diminish and more young people step up to the challenge.
Families form the backbone of communities across the world and addressing the economic and social challenges they face is a key aspect of International Day of Families.
This ANZAC Day, the Y WA recognises the sacrifice of Australians who fought on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea and celebrates the next generation of leaders.
During Youth Week WA, we shed light on organisations that are helping to tell young people's stories, alleviate food insecurity, and address psychosocial implications of physical injury.
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.
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.
Youth in remote and Indigenous communities in Western Australia need the most help right now, where school attendance and educational outcomes are particularly challenging.
The Y WA Youth Parliament program will culminate in members attending Parliament House during NAIDOC Week to participate in a live debate in the chamber.
An alarming one-third of Australian students are failing to learn to read proficiently and more than one-fifth of our nation's children are starting school developmentally vulnerable.
On Close the Gap Day, March 21, 2024, we highlight the work organisations are doing to push for better outcomes and recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Youth workers at the Y Goldfields have been keeping busy every Friday this year as they recycle and repair bikes donated by Bicycles for Humanity WA (B4HWA).
