There are two big fundraising events happening in Perth this weekend - setting thrill-seekers up for challenges that not only push their boundaries and physical endurance but will ultimately raise vital funds for people in need in the WA community.
Having a simple conversation with a friend, family member, coworker, or even a stranger, can not only give someone a sense of hope, belonging and connection, but can help save a life.
Held in the first week of September, Include a Charity Week is a reminder of the impact you can make for a cause close to your heart through leaving a gift in your Will.
With around 9,700 people across Western Australia experiencing homelessness, social support organisations are calling for more action to help prevent and eradicate homelessness in our state.
With a tightening rental market and increasing housing unaffordability, Perth is standing out as one of the toughest cities in the world to find a rental.
There are more people in a situation where they need to seek help to get enough food for their households as the cost-of-living crisis takes hold, with Foodbank WA experiencing unprecedented demand in its food relief services.
The Western Australian charity sector has welcomed cost-of-living relief and tax cuts for all households, announced in this year's Budget, but the CEOs of Anglicare WA and Foodbank WA say the government is still falling short on welfare support.
As climate change increasingly impacts life in Western Australia - our environment, economy, and day-to-day activity - we know it is the most disadvantaged in our community who are most affected.
As climate change increasingly impacts life in Western Australia - our environment, economy, and day-to-day activity - we know it is the most disadvantaged in our community who are most affected.
With the jobless rate remaining historically low, employers across the state have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help break the cycle of entrenched unemployment, according to Anglicare WA's
Filling staff shortages in Perth is one thing but achieving the same result for a not-for-profit group in a remote outpost hoping to deliver crucial services to those most in need is entirely anoth
The vastness of Western Australia poses many challenges for not-for-profit organisations attempting to deliver essential services to regional and remote communities.
It's a constant challenge to attract and retain volunteers in the not for profit (NFP) sector, especially in light of COVID, but for many organisations operating in this space, the simple acts of this legion of selfless individuals are hard to underestimate.
The recently announced rise in interest rates threatens to push those already facing a bleak future to the edge of despair – but NFPs remain committed to assist wherever possible.
As the ongoing COVID pandemic caused havoc around the world – and continues to do so two years on – the not for profit sector was particularly badly affected.
