People with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in accessing work in Australia.
Abilities beyond disabilities
Vapes up in smoke
Vape shop owners say new regulations about vaping leave their futures uncertain.
Surviving on a shoestring
Some unpaid work placements are causing duress and financial pain for struggling uni students.
Competing with the gift of life
About 1,500 athletes from around the world are competing in Perth this week, but they have already won the gift of life.
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.
National push for sepsis awareness
Health experts and the public have come together for Australia’s first paediatric sepsis awareness week.
AiGED care?
AI is a hot topic of conversation and there is a staffing crisis is aged care. Could artificial intelligence enhance the sector?
Syphilis: STI on the rise
Despite more than a decade of campaigns the rates of syphilis continue to skyrocket in WA.
About bloody time
Advocates against period poverty have celebrated a decision allowing free period products to be rolled out to high schools across WA.
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.
Concussion felt at all levels
As the lasting impact of concussion hits headlines, community sporting groups say they must not be forgotten.
More room at the table
Groups building supportive communities of men are growing across Perth, helping to break down social stigmas surrounding male vulnerability.
Families left frustrated, struggling to access NDIS
Local mothers say challenges with navigating the scheme means loved ones are missing out on vital care.
When ovary-acting matters
It’s a devastating disease that’s more prevalent than diabetes but millions of women hide their suffering.
Sex offence and consent laws under review
Advocates say WA needs updated laws that are “clear, explicit and simple” to address issues such as ‘stealthing’.
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.