As members of Perth’s cosplay community gathered to buy and sell costumes, shy newcomers were offered support to express themselves.
Finding joy in new identities
More than words
Developmental Language Disorder is more common that autism and ADHD but fewer than 20 per cent of Australians have heard of it.
A different kind of brilliance
Is a special school the best option for supporting children with autism in WA?
Adoption rates reach record low
Child welfare experts and advocates respond to the latest data on adoption rates.
Prevention the cure
The state government is expanding a domestic violence prevention program aimed at school children and educators.
The game blame
Addiction to devices continues to rise among young people, and the impacts are not just being felt in the home.
So you think you can’t write?
Melville’s Write Club project is helping school kids develop literacy skills and become published authors.
More Auslan in WA schools
More WA schools are signing on to include Auslan classes.
Protestors demand safer teen detention
Demonstrators are furious another young West Australian has died in custody and want an overhaul of the system.
Knives out for new law
WA’s proposed stop-and-search knife laws could be the toughest in the country, if passed, but experts have mixed feelings.
From street to class
Finding accommodation can be hard for international students. What happens when they can’t?
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?
Calm waters
A new Labor initiative gives WA families a financial windfall this summer.
R U OK WA?
Advocates warn the mental health of many young West Australians is getting worse.
The world can wait
A road safety campaign created by local TAFE student Jessie Smith is on display on screens across Perth.
You can’t stop the music
‘Big days out’ are turning into quiet days at home, as large-scale music festivals continue to be cancelled.
The end zone
Ultimate frisbee has grown exponentially since it was created in the 60s, but will it ever make it to the Olympics?