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Local shops are vital for age-friendly communities

Local shops play an important role in older people’s daily lives and, for many, are an integral part of their social network.

The silent architects of Baldivis: A portrait of community service

The Baldivis Football Club relies on the dedicated efforts of local volunteers who manage essential logistics and administration. Individuals like Chelsee Christianus form the foundation of this community, ensuring a supportive environment for youth development and family connection.

More than milk and bread, corner stores could rebuild neighbourhoods.

Once an icon of suburban Australia, many neighbourhood corner stores vanished in the face of unrelenting competition from large supermarkets.

The quiet champions of lifelong learning in Joondalup

A dedicated network of library professionals and volunteers in Joondalup provides a vital mobile literary service for residents with limited mobility. This initiative ensures equitable access to information and human connection by delivering curated reading materials directly to homes and aged care facilities.

The quiet custodians: How Wellard fosters hope for abandoned pets

Dedicated volunteers in Wellard operate a foster-based network that provides abandoned pets with a stable home environment for rehabilitation. This community-driven movement focuses on long-term rehoming, education, and proactive welfare to address animal overpopulation.

The storyteller of Joondalup

The Joondalup Public Library has transformed into a dynamic theatre for oral tradition through immersive and interactive storytelling sessions. These workshops use dramatic performance and sensory elements to foster early literacy and critical thinking in local children.

The heartwood heritage of Armadale

The historical legacy of timber milling in the Darling Scarp is preserved through the artifacts and stories at Armadale’s History House Museum. This collection offers a window into the challenging lives of pioneer families who transformed a rugged forest into a thriving community.

Hand-feeding native marsupials near Ellenbrook

Caversham Wildlife Park provides a unique opportunity for Ellenbrook residents to engage in hands-on animal encounters and educational conservation activities. This family-run institution features accessible paths and interactive habitats where guests can hand-feed native kangaroos in a relaxed environment.

A voice for the voiceless: The enduring mission of a Baldivis animal advocate

Kylie Soanes, a head receptionist at a Baldivis veterinary clinic, founded a non-profit rescue initiative to help pet owners facing financial hardship. Her organization provides essential funding for medical treatments and coordinates the rehoming of vulnerable animals within the local community.

Beyond the uniform: A life of service and sacrifice in Orelia

Michael Johnston has dedicated over 30 years to the Kwinana South Bush Fire Brigade, protecting the Orelia community and the surrounding environment. His extensive career as a volunteer firefighter demonstrates a profound commitment to service through mentorship and national emergency deployment.