WA Council of Social Service

Service providers want immediate action from businesses and government to help people on the streets, who face a shortage of rentals and a lack of social housing.

WA’s Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) this morning announced a 2.75 per cent increase to the state minimum wage, provoking criticisms from unions and business groups.

A new alliance was launched in Perth this month to promote investment in organisations focused on environmental, social and cultural good while also creating financial returns.

WA Super has announced it will invest $20 million in the WA Impact Fund, as part of its membership of the newly founded Impact Investment Alliance of WA.

The Committee for Economic Development of Australia puts data and evidence at the heart of a strategy to tackle social disadvantage in Australia, but those on the frontline argue solutions should also come from the community.

Community services organisations have launched the #YourHelpWA campaign asking the state government for 20 per cent more funding to help vulnerable and at-risk people.

Common household expenses have increased markedly in the past year with many low-income earners unable to keep pace, according to new modelling released by the WA Council of Social Service.

Where will dozens of departing members of state parliament find themselves in the months ahead?

Industry groups are calling on Roger Cook to support increased energy efficiency requirements for new homes, as part of proposed changes to the National Construction Code.

Premier and Treasurer Mark McGowan is expected to reveal a healthy surplus and spending to fight inflation in the WA budget.

Making WA a fair state, not “just a great state” must be front-and-centre of politicians’ minds in the lead up to the 2025 state election, according to WA’s peak community advocacy group.

Freight subsidies, social housing, and Stolen Generations reparations have been put on the table by the state’s peak social services body for the 2025-26 state budget.

Nearly half of renters are living in houses infested with pests as fresh data reveals Perth is now the least affordable capital city in the nation to rent in.

WA Labor’s $50 million childcare commitment will give parents flexibility to balance career and family, and ease hip pocket pain, according to the state’s peak social services body.

Further funding is keeping a project alive that is helping to close the digital divide in communities across the state.

The annual Community Services Excellence Awards recognises the work and achievements of not-for-profit community services organisations across WA.

The state government will inject an additional $3 million into financial counselling services over two years to help Western Australians experiencing financial hardship.

The Fair Work Commission has increased the national minimum wage, declaring an end to an “inflationary episode”.