Hearts and Minds

Accordwest’s mission to make homelessness a rare, brief and non-recurring experience in the South West is riding a new wave of momentum with a partnership with the WAAEH.

The not-for-profit sector is embracing AI to help improve services for customers and streamline resources for staff, while addressing healthcare disparities for Australians.

Several years of unprecedented rising living costs have seen many families struggling to balance their budgets to support their families whether that's ensuring they have a roof over their heads, fuel in the car, or food on the table.

The selfless contribution from volunteers is vital for maintaining the wellbeing of customers and clients, supporting large community events, and helping foster the spirit of community connection.

International Day of People with Disability is about raising awareness internally and externally about the silent barriers people with disability face, and demonstrating that no matter the size, every connection counts.

Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation (PCHF) proudly supports Kids Rehab WA, Perth Children’s Hospital’s rehabilitation service, which is empowering the lives of kids with disabilities through life-

Western Australians, by and large, are feeling the pressure of wage inequity and a cost-of-living and housing crisis.

This year brought on unprecedented financial pressure for families experiencing disadvantage or caring for a child with chronic illness or disability. There are many ways, big and small, you can help families in need this Christmas.

Financial hardship is now being experienced by families and individuals it has never touched before due to rising cost of living.

A new report highlights the urgent need for workplace financial wellness programs, while cost of living is driving a financial wellbeing crisis.

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.

Good health influences how children feel and go about their daily lives, as it can affect participation in family life, schooling, social and sporting activities, according to the Australia Institu

Ronald McDonald House Charities WA works with The Magic Coat Foundation to help young children and their families better cope with the emotional toil of being sick in hospital.

Building genuinely inclusive communities starts with your very own people, according to the chief executive of Activ and genU, Clare Amies.

The remote regions of the Wheatbelt represent a unique and challenging landscape. Foodbank WA highlights how Western Australians living in regional parts of WA are struggling the most to get food on the table, as regional branches are experiencing an increased demand.

In a world increasingly defined by uncertainty and division, the simple act of kindness has never been more important.

Foodbank WA’s mission is to “feed, educate and advocate”, providing food relief to those who need it, and is involved in initiatives to decrease its environment footprint.

The Financial Wellbeing Collective provides free energy coaching to eligible Synergy residential customers who are experiencing financial hardship.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Western Australia’s continued focus on ESG has been strengthened with the support of Emerge Associates.

There are two big fundraising events happening in Perth this weekend - setting thrill-seekers up for challenges that not only push their boundaries and physical endurance but will ultimately raise vital funds for people in need in the WA community.

Low-income households are enduring the highest rates of food insecurity since the onset of the cost-of-living crisis, according to the latest Foodbank Hunger Report 2024.

The Motor Neurone Disease Association of WA provides significant care, support and resources for carers looking after people with motor neurone disease.

Over the past nine years, Mineral Resources has helped provide home-cooked meals for families staying with Ronald McDonald House Charities WA.

Anti-Poverty Week, 13-19 October 2024, works to raise awareness about the causes and effects of poverty, inspiring meaningful steps towards its eradication.

In WA, close to 200,000 households experienced severe food insecurity in the last 12 months. Nationally, there are two million households experiencing extreme hardship.

Despite being one of Australia’s richest states, hardship is becoming more commonplace in Western Australia with rising cost of living impacting people’s ability to meet basic needs.

The nation’s leading suicide postvention program is dedicated to assisting all people and communities bereaved or impacted by suicide in Western Australia.

The Y WA is embracing Mental Health Week from 5-12 October with the launch of their annual short film series, Inside Our Minds.

Mental Health Week reminds everyone that mental health is just as important as physical health and encourages proactive care for a healthier, happier life.

Ronald McDonald House Charities WA has supported families in WA for almost 35 years, helping them when life gets turned upside down due to a child’s illness or injury.

Adopting socially responsible practices enable businesses and individuals to contribute to a sustainable future, address social issues, and foster an inclusive society.

Having a simple conversation with a friend, family member, coworker, or even a stranger, can not only give someone a sense of hope, belonging and connection, but can help save a life.