Our weekly appointments wrap includes Pilar Kasat, Erica Campbell, Angela Dawson, Matthew Allen, Ian Burrows, Clinton Turner, Scott Hollier, Amanda Hunt, Linda McSherry, Tamsyn Howard and Luke Disbury.
Labor's top recruit for Christian Porter's old seat poured thousands of dollars on online advertising last week, while two at-risk Liberal MPs shored up their position with a spate of Facebook ads.
Western Australian charities offering support services are gearing up for a surge in demand as restrictions introduced to stop the spread of COVID-19 start to strain people's finances and mental health.
A greater focus on community support and the closure of Graylands Hospital could create better outcomes for Western Australians with severe mental health issues.
Iain Shields is acutely aware of the challenges around social housing, having experienced them personally in the UK and then in a professional capacity in Australia.
Two local not-for-profit groups have announced changes to their leadership today, with UnitingCare West appointing Amanda Hunt as chief executive from March next year while St Vincent de Paul Society WA chief executive Mark Fitzpatrick will leave that role in February.
