Activ Foundation

Major events management operator TriEvents has folded, creating an opportunity for new players to step in and join the race.

Following in the footsteps of Stan Perron, some key names in philanthropy have increased their funding distribution, but many charity recipients are struggling to measure the impact of these donations.

Western Australians are putting their bodies on the line to provide vital funds for some of the state’s most active medical charities and research organisations.

Giving increased last financial year, but the economic fallout from COVID-19 will affect the potential for generosity into the future.

Disability service provider Activ has become the latest organisation to withdraw a major fundraising event, with this year’s City to Surf cancelled on the back of state and federal government coronavirus directives.

The disability sector needs more support workers to meet the need created by the NDIS.

The disability services sector has strong revenue growth, but some providers are struggling to stay afloat.

A new owner is reshaping the long-running coffee roastery, with multiple acquisitions and an environmentally focused packaging company.

Hawaiian Group chief operating officer Michael Heath has been appointed chief executive and outgoing MSWA boss Marcus Stafford will be chair of large not-for-profit Activ Foundation.

City to Surf and Crab Fest have been cancelled for the third year in a row due to the threat of COVID-19.

The delayed opening of WA’s border has given organisations caring for vulnerable people additional time to prepare for challenges associated with a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Western Australia's largest charity is undergoing a major restructure with the closure of seven large-scale industrial work sites, affecting more than 700 supported employees.

In a post-federal election spray, Premier Mark McGowan attacks Peter Dutton's intellect and calls for an end to hostilities with China.

Activ Foundation is calling for government funding to cover the costs of operating its supported employment worksites for the next three years to help its 700 employees transition.

Margin pressures forced Activ to close its supported workplaces, while similar organisations have diversified their offerings.

Seven of Activ Foundation’s worksites which were due to close in July will stay open for another 18 months after the federal government offered a $7.8 million lifeline.

Workpower Inc will be able to provide more opportunities for people with disability after it acquired property maintenance business Greg McKenna Property Services.

A Perth disability services organisation is banking on a diversification strategy to bring it back from the precipice.

The state government has provided an initial round of funding for six disability enterprises to help them take on employees from Activ Foundation.

WA’s largest charity has fallen away from its number one position for the first time since 2014, suffering a financial loss of $10.8 million.

Not for profits are grappling with remuneration for their directors, with one major group scaling back its payments.

WA-based disability employment provider Workpower has agreed to take over Activ Foundation's large-scale worksites, securing employment for 600 people with disability.

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Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss WA's booming critical minerals sector, plus the latest on Qantas and Activ Foundation.

Activ Foundation has moved closer to profitability after lifting its annual results under the watch of its new chief executive Michael Heath.

Devwest Group and Activ Foundation have proposed to build a neighbourhood centre in Maida Vale, estimated to cost $23.5 million.

Optus Stadium and disability service provider Activ Foundation have embarked on a three-year partnership to increase accessibility to sport and entertainment events at the arena.

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

Mergers, partnerships and innovation are among the solutions to challenges facing the not-for-profit sector.