The Albany Hockey Stadium was filled with pink balloons as players, supporters and volunteers remembered two stalwarts of the game in the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association’s Cancer Awareness Round.
Claire Middleton
Two brothers who spent a gruelling seven days trekking from Perth to Albany to raise money for mental health said they were ‘relieved’ to reach their end point atop Mt Clarence on Wednesday evening
Melissa Sheil
Less than two months after they kicked off a media campaign, officers in the Great Southern Family Violence team have been inundated with donated mobile phones for victims of domestic violence.
Vital help in the form of free vaccinations, food and vouchers and advocacy will be granted to those doing it tough this week as Albany prepares to host an array of events to mark Homelessness Week.
Sounness Park was coloured pink last Saturday, as Mt Barker players took to the field against North Albany donning pink jerseys and socks to raise awareness of the affects of breast cancer in the community.
Jacki Elezovich
Based in Wangara, Brother Olly and his team have now constructed nearly 65,000 wheelchairs for children in need worldwide.
Liam Murphy
Two local teenagers have received grants from Variety, the children’s charity to help them pursue their sporting and dancing dreams.
A Wheatbelt charity has been gifted a 30,000sqm property to transform into a new community-led education support centre, offering a dedicated space for all ages.
Hannah Whitehead
The annual polar plunge for Special Olympics WA, organised by Albany police has raised more than $8000 with 45 locals taking the icy plunge off Middleton Beach jetty for a good cause.
Persistent barriers are preventing the growth of female-led philanthropy but experts say greater visibility and awareness of giving will help to drive change.
Maeve Bannister
Albany police are gearing up for another year of their annual polar plunge off the Middleton Beach jetty this Sunday, a much-loved fundraising effort for Special Olympics WA.
The Albany community came together once again for Cancer Council WA’s annual Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser last Friday, converging on Lotteries House with home-baked goods and generous donations
An Albany electrician is powering through push-ups to raise money for a cause close to his heart, and says his efforts have sparked important and honest conversations in his circle.
The incoming chief executive of one of Albany’s community services says she will do everything in her power to make the “dusty diamond” shine and continue its legacy of helping the disadvantaged.
Hope, excitement and anticipation filled the air on Saturday for day one of Telethon Mega Bingo as more than 5000 players were dreaming about the overseas vacation they would book if they won big.
Caitlin Vinci
An iconic news presenter, a comedian and a popular radio host are among the Perthonalities preparing to take an icy plunge in the fight against motor neurone disease.
Six out of seven Aussies have given to charity in the last 12 months, according to new research shining the spotlight on Australians’ generosity.
Staff Writers
Five Albany community service groups have banded together to chip away at the hardships faced by the homeless people of the region, with the first of their efforts set to kick off later this month.
A specialist Great Southern police team is calling on the public to donate second-hand phones to help provide domestic violence survivors with a vital lifeline to safety and support.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates says most of his fortune will be spent on improving health and education services in Africa over the next 20 years.
Cost of living increases and an uptick in women fleeing family violence means the donation drive to stock Albany’s women’s refuge with basic toiletries and clothing is more important than ever, organisers say.
More people are being urged to join the millions of Australians who volunteer each year, everywhere from hospitals to local parks and creeks.
Katelyn Catanzariti
A Perth woman whose boundless love for the children in her care inspired her to start a charity from her living room believes everyone can do their bit to foster hope and joy for kids in need.
Bethany Hiatt
The tenth annual Mother’s Day Classic was held on Sunday morning to raise money for breast and ovarian cancer.
Sofia Fimognari
