‘Operation Slipper’ saw Australian special forces deployed in Afghanistan for nearly 20 years. For a generation of kids, it meant a very different childhood.
Children of the SAS
Two of a kind
Twins often grow up entwined in each other’s lives, but experts warn this closeness can lead to extreme loneliness.
Putting down the booze
Young people are choosing to drink less, but why is that the case?
Exam stress: Yoga can help
Experts say yoga can help university students reduce their stress and anxiety.
Father figures
A new study from Curtin University has found children whose fathers suffer from depression are more likely to develop it themselves.
Violence crisis too close to home
A call for an emergency summit on domestic violence in WA has many hoping for more government action.
The fellowship of the ring
A new Perth trend called ‘men’s circles’ is encouraging conversations between men to overcome mental health barriers.
The cost to call
Patients say the cost of ambulance services is making access to healthcare seem like a privilege rather than a right.
Early years partnership goes to the Great Southern
Helping kids transition into school is the focus of a special project moving to the Great Southern.
Surviving on a shoestring
Some unpaid work placements are causing duress and financial pain for struggling uni students.
Volunteer firefighters ignite PTSD debate
A new legislative agreement offering presumptive PTSD coverage is a success for career firefighters, however, volunteers say they’re left out.
Changing the wave
Experts are combining mental health support and surfing to help young people in WA.
Impacts of impact
The bump, synonymous with the AFL, is being phased out of the game in an attempt to prevent long-term head injuries.
More room at the table
Groups building supportive communities of men are growing across Perth, helping to break down social stigmas surrounding male vulnerability.
The fight for attention
In a fast-paced city with a narrow view of success, the Singaporean ADHD community feel like they fly under the radar.
Rough sleepers go unseen
Singapore prides itself on having low homelessness, but the statistics don’t show thousands more fighting for support.
All the right moves
A surge in popularity for hip hop culture has seen a rise in dance groups hitting unusual locations around Singapore.