News Articles for Louise Giolitto

Research from The University of Western Australia shows the state's not-for-profit sector is buckling under pressure of increased demand for services.

The state's industrial relations commission has increased the minimum wage, a decision that will impact more than 300,000 workers in Western Australia.

The Fair Work Commission has increased the national minimum wage, declaring an end to an “inflationary episode”.

The annual Community Services Excellence Awards recognises the work and achievements of not-for-profit community services organisations across WA.

Further funding is keeping a project alive that is helping to close the digital divide in communities across the state.

With poverty rates rising, a new community movement has stepped up to address the problem.

WA Labor's $50 million childcare commitment will give parents flexibility to balance career and family, and ease hip pocket pain, according to the state's peak social services body.

Nearly half of renters are living in houses infested with pests as fresh data reveals Perth is now the least affordable capital city in the nation to rent in.

Freight subsidies, social housing, and Stolen Generations reparations have been put on the table by the state's peak social services body for the 2025-26 state budget.

Making WA a fair state, not “just a great state” must be front-and-centre of politicians' minds in the lead up to the 2025 state election, according to WA's peak community advocacy group.

Premier and Treasurer Mark McGowan is expected to reveal a healthy surplus and spending to fight inflation in the WA budget.

The state government has set up an advisory group, with executives from more than 20 businesses and community groups, to provide advice on the impacts of COVID-19 and measures to help economic recovery.

Common household expenses have increased markedly in the past year with many low-income earners unable to keep pace, according to new modelling released by the WA Council of Social Service.

Community services organisations have launched the #YourHelpWA campaign asking the state government for 20 per cent more funding to help vulnerable and at-risk people.

The Committee for Economic Development of Australia puts data and evidence at the heart of a strategy to tackle social disadvantage in Australia, but those on the frontline argue solutions should also come from the community.

Service providers want immediate action from businesses and government to help people on the streets, who face a shortage of rentals and a lack of social housing.