March is Endometriosis Awareness Month but, despite the campaigning, the condition remains under-diagnosed or dismissed altogether.
Fight to end endo doubts
Beach, please
People with multiple sclerosis say a coastal wheelchair accessibility grant will only help one beach in the whole of WA.
Breaking the menstrual cycle
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is under-diagnosed and advocates say education is the key to better treatment.
Death bed
It’s normal to worry about dying, but is it normal to be thinking about it while lying awake night after night, at the age of 20?
The unkindest cut
Female genital cutting is still practised in Singapore, but there is a growing movement for change.
Breathing room
Victims of dust diseases no longer face an agonising choice about claiming compensation, with new WA laws offering relief.
Big leg problem
This debilitating condition impacts millions of women worldwide. So why isn’t it recognised in Australia?
Unpacking the period problem
Period products are costly. Is this a double burden for women already struggling with menstrual disorders?
Sugar tax stirs sticky situation
A sugary drink tax could cut massive amounts of sugar from Australians’ diets, but not everyone is happy.
Serious playgrounds
A Perth mother and ADHD WA are raising funds to build a new sensory playground specifically for children with ADHD.
Pill testing debate rocks on
Pill testing at festivals has been a divisive topic over recent years, so what’s the hold-up?
St Pat’s revamp sparks hope
What’s going on with St Patrick’s $22 million redevelopment, and what does it tell us about homelessness in WA?
R U OK WA?
Advocates warn the mental health of many young West Australians is getting worse.
Flight-ing for change
Fly-in fly-out work is still overly stressful and fatiguing for many workers, according to support service providers.
Breast week ever
For World Breastfeeding Week Perth mums share how important it is to support breastfeeding women.
A curly conundrum
It might sound surprising, but the burden of curly hair can be both financial and emotional.
Distance and disease
Increased access to medical services is on the way for regional families.