The state's industrial relations commission has increased the minimum wage, a decision that will impact more than 300,000 workers in Western Australia.
The state government will inject an additional $3 million into financial counselling services over two years to help Western Australians experiencing financial hardship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
Local vendors of The Big Issue showed prominent Perth business leaders and politicians what it's like to sell the street magazine today as part of a campaign to increase awareness of the everyday challenges facing the homeless and disadvantaged.
WA chief executives are hoping a federal election year and a new direction from Malcolm Turnbull will ignite reforms needed to get the state moving again, according to the latest CEO survey by Business News.
A number of Perth's leading community sector experts have spoken candidly about why it is so difficult to measure the impact their work has on those they're helping and society at large.
More than 60 CEOs from WA provided Business News with detailed views on the year past, the next 12 months, their vision for the state, and what they expect from political leaders.
More than 60 CEOs from WA provided Business News with detailed views on the year past, the next 12 months, their vision for the state, and what they expect from political leaders.
The entrepreneurial talents of Tony Loxton, founder of Digital Dialogue, were recognised last night when he was named First Amongst Equals in front an audience of 980 people at the 2014 40under40 awards.
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.
