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 Institute
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
