News Articles for MSWA

A world-first start-up fund focused on finding breakthrough innovations for people living with multiple sclerosis has launched in WA, thanks to MSWA and Founders Factory.

Anglicare WA's only NDIS disability service is the latest NDIS provider that has failed to survive amid pricing cuts.

Multiple sclerosis support provider MSWA is set to acquire certain assets and the lottery operations of its struggling South Australian and Northern Territory counterparts from administrators.

The charity has launched the state's first dedicated 24/7 neurological nursing service, filling a frontline care gap.

MSWA has injected $2.4 million into MS Australia's latest grant to fund 35 new research initiatives across the country.

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

A development assessment panel has approved MSWA's multi-million-dollar proposal to build an assisted living centre near Rockingham, for people living with neurological conditions.

MSWA and the state government have both committed additional funds to meet significantly increased construction costs for the long-awaited 24-hour care facility in Shenton Park.

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

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.

MSWA has lodged a proposal to build a 24-hour care facility in DevelopmentWA's Montario Quarter redevelopment area in Shenton Park.

Outgoing chief Marcus Stafford's diverse business model at MSWA gave it the capacity to donate $10 million to research.

Good Sammy Enterprises chief executive Melanie Kiely will be the new chief executive of MSWA, replacing the long-serving Marcus Stafford.

WA's largest multiple sclerosis charity has committed to giving $10 million to neurological research this financial year.

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

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.

Neurological services provider MSWA has undergone substantial growth in the past 10 years, working towards reliance on private revenue sources.

Chief scientist Peter Klinken, oil and gas veteran David Agostini and public sector commissioner Mal Wauchope are among the 36 Western Australians to join the alumni of recipients of the Queen's birthday honours.

The federal government is on the brink of striking a deal with Western Australia to let the state run the National Disability Insurance Scheme locally.

Lower exploration and construction activity in the energy sector has led Canada-based contractor Enerflex to exit the Australian engineering, procurement and construction market, with most of its Perth operations to be made redundant, Business News understands.

The state government is targeting construction of at least 1,100 new dwellings on the Shenton Park hospital site, with developments ranging from two-storey townhouses to nine-storey apartment buildings.

Western Australia's top charities have reported an average 4.2 per cent increase in revenue this past financial year, with only two of the top 10 reporting less turnover this year than last.

Dedication, commitment, and business acumen pay off for some of the state's leading NFP executives.

More than 60 CEOs from WA provided Business News with detailed views on the year past, the next 12 months, their vision for the state, and what they expect from political leaders.

More than 60 CEOs from WA provided Business News with detailed views on the year past, the next 12 months, their vision for the state, and what they expect from political leaders.

The disability services sector is gearing up for a brave new world as new players seek to join the market.

George Pampacos has replaced 13-year veteran David Barnes as president of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of WA board of directors.

THOUSANDS of children and parents have helped Western Australians living with multiple sclerosis by participating in the Premier's Summer Reading Challenge.