Cultural Industries

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

Barking Gecko Theatre Company and AWESOME Arts have announced a merger to become Barking Gecko Arts, with a rebrand to launch September 30.

Experienced Perth businessman Gary Lyons will play tennis for 25 consecutive hours to raise funds for The Kids Research Institute Australia.

Luxury WA jeweller Linneys has revealed its new project, with Argyle pink diamonds used in the creation of three quokkas valued at more than $500,000 each.

Margaret River Region Open Studios celebrates the beauty of the South West and brings benefits to the region.

A design for a revamped Perth Cultural Centre has been revealed but the estimated cost for the project has escalated, with the state government investing an additional $20 million.

The Aged Care Bill 2024 has been introduced to federal parliament, proposing a $5.6 billion reform package, improved home care support, new elderly protection laws and increased funding.

Disability services provider Rocky Bay has restarted the search for its new home after deciding against building a facility in Belmont.

MercyCare's family and community services division has launched an educational program to tackle the family and domestic violence crisis.

The arts and culture sector faces increasing costs and changing audience preferences as the state government prepares to release a 10-year plan.

Telethon Speech and Hearing chief executive Mark Fitzpatrick will move to human services provider PeopleKind Group as chief in November, taking over from Gordon Trewern.

Two new creative initiatives are working to increase access to the arts for older Western Australians.

Artists throughout the Indian Ocean region will converge on WA to celebrate all thing crafty.

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.