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Western Australia

Report

The “unsung” impact of COVID-19 on the Aboriginal community controlled health services in Western Australia


The following documentation highlights some of these elements to date in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as collated by the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA).
Media release

McGowan Government brings forward housing funds to support jobs in building industry


The McGowan Government is bringing forward funds earmarked in a $150 million housing investment package to help maintain a pipeline of work for local tradies and building businesses. Initiative: 500 new social and affordable homes Initiative: Refurbishing homes
Media release

Bayswater and Maylands housing projects boost METRONET vision


The McGowan Government continues to deliver on its affordable and social housing vision for Western Australia with the completion of two projects providing more than 30 new homes in Maylands and Bayswater. Initiative: Completion of two projects providing more than 30 new homes
Report

The burden and cost of excess body mass in Western Australian adults and children


Excess body mass causes significant personal, health care, and societal costs. This research finds that if population levels of overweight and obesity continue to climb, it is projected that the cost to the WA health system will increase by 80 per cent in the decade between 2016 and 2026.
Media release

$3 million strengthens pandemic response to violence in the home


Support services for people experiencing family and domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic will be boosted by more than $3 million in Commonwealth funding. Initiative: Pandemic response to violence in the home
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