Cultural Industries

St Patrick’s Community Support Centre has raised $22 million to build a new support centre and housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Perth artists Peteris and Jillian Ciemitis are increasing the visibility of Australian arts overseas to leverage business partnerships.

Major charity Telethon Kids Institute is to be chaired by Naomi Flutter, succeeding high-profile Julie Bishop as the organisation prepares to roll out a new name and strategic plan.

St John of God Foundation reflects on 30 years of funding healthcare services in WA.

The new artistic director at Perth Festival brings a diverse career background to the role.

Artrage has tapped some respected names to steer its direction as a leading arts and culture organisation.

Home care provider Silverchain Group has expanded its national presence after acquiring the assets of aged care services organisation KinCare.

Bourby Webster sets the stage for her vision to elevate Perth as a top international arts city.

Major Western Australian charity Activ Foundation has announced plans to become part of a national disability organisation through a merger with Victoria’s genU.

A long-running tiff over Ruah Community Services' bid to revive the Safe Night Space operation in Northbridge has ended after a state government review.

Twenty-five business leaders completed zero2hero’s five-day cape2cape trek for CEOs to raise funds for youth mental health.

In 2011, Andrew and Nicola Forrest made an unusual donation that has delivered more benefits to WA's arts sector than anyone ever anticipated.

The past year has seen some big changes among WA’s top philanthropists and how they go about their task.

Euroz Hartleys will donate 100 per cent of its brokerage commissions from today's trading to Breast Cancer Care WA, Ocean Heroes and Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation.

An international performing arts congress recently hosted in Perth inspired conversation among leaders.

Perth Symphony Orchestra founder Bourby Webster has accepted a position as director of creative activation and public engagement at Edith Cowan University’s City campus.

Home care provider Silverchain has launched a philanthropic foundation to invest in new models of care, improve technology and increase access to health and aged care services.

Burswood-based human services provider PeopleKind Group is set to expand its service offering on June 30 when it adds not-for-profit Cahoots to its portfolio.

Parkerville Children and Youth Care has co-designed a new model for out-of-home care, expanded its footprint and diversified its services.

Local artists and primary school students have brought colour back to faded Water Corporation pump stations in two Perth suburbs.

Resources heavyweight BHP has backed two organisations in the Pilbara, one to support people experiencing family and domestic violence and another aiding health outcomes of Indigenous children.

Leadership WA celebrates 20 years by partnering with Rio Tinto and increasing the focus on regional communities.

Leadership WA has reconnected with its founding funder Rio Tinto, announcing a three-year partnership valued at $150,000.

The annual exhibition has been a feature of the local arts scene for 20 years, attracting thousands of tourists to Perth.

Western Australian film The Surfer starring Nicolas Cage has been selected to premiere at international film festival Festival de Cannes in May.

A few recent data points suggest the art gallery is making ground in its aims to cultivate an arts sector as rich as the state.

A collaborative new program will train artists to use their skills in the enhancement of positive mental health outcomes for the young.

The new Aged Care Act and Aged Care Quality Standards expected to come into effect on July 1 have been delayed by federal government, with a new start date to be decided.

The chronically underfunded arts sector needs the government, media and public to recognise its value and provide appropriate support.

Jointly run government agencies Lotterywest and Healthway will be hoping for leadership stability after Colin Smith was given a five-year contract as chief executive.

Legislation can only be effective if it is backed up by action on the ground, and the aged care sector is struggling to deliver.

Business News spoke to five influential professional women about their workplace experiences and the importance of gender representation.