Bonnet sewers wanted
Started in 2007 by Hobart based Conceptual Artist Christina Henri, the 'Roses from the Heart' project honours the memory of the 25 566 female convicts who were sent to Australia from Ireland and...
View ArticleWomen's groups urged to seek grants
The Member for Mining and Pastoral is encouraging women's groups to apply for the Western Australian Grants for Women Program.
View ArticleScience, superstition and religion, Geraldine Brooks imagines Caleb's Crossing
"I always have to have somebody, more or less rise up from the grave and start talking to me otherwise I can't really start writing." Geraldine Brooks
View ArticleRural Community Support service commended for mental health work
The Rural Community Support Service was recognised yesterday at the state government's Mental Health Good Outcome awards.
View ArticlePotting plants for mental health
Community spirit and the therapeutic attributes of healthy gardens have come to the fore in a grass roots project that has seen 500 pot plants gifted to the ladies of Kukerin - from the generous ladies...
View ArticleA Mothers story: Kiya
Kiya is a 19 year old girl with more on her plate than most young women her age. Kiya is a dedicated Mum to her 2 year old twin boys.
View ArticleA Mothers story: Hannah
On Mother's Day 2007 Hannah's 3 year old son was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a deadly childhood cancer.
View ArticleMother and son make volunteering work
When David started volunteering at his local Foodbank 2 years ago he was giving something back to an organisation that had prevented him and his Mum from going hungry.
View ArticleGrandparents pick up the pieces after the 'death of a dream'
We all dream of retirement at some stage of our lives. The kids have flown the coup, the plans for that trip around Australia are on the table or perhaps you're just working on your golf handicap. But...
View ArticleFunds target women with intellectual disabilities
The Western Australian Government has allocated funding to boost the social skills and improve the lives of women with intellectual disabilities in the south-west.
View ArticleFigures show female GP rate rising in regions
Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show there is a growing number of young, female doctors in Australia.
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