IdentityWA is a household name in West Australian disability services, with the Catholic agency a beacon of compassion and quality care for some of Perth’s most disadvantaged people, those living with physical or mental disabilities that prevent them from participating independently in society.

The importance of good leadership through the perfect example of Christ, was highlighted by Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton at the 11am Good Shepherd Sunday Mass, marking the sixth week that Perth Catholics tuned into the online Mass due to COVID-19 restrictions still in place.

St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) will hold the first national online sleepout event, inviting business and community leaders across the country to participate on 18 June.

Remembered fondly by the Western Australian community as a war chaplain and hero, former Cottesloe Parish Priest, the late Father John Fahey DSO, will always be saluted for his huge contributions to Western Australia, especially on occasions such as Anzac Day.

While government-enforced social distancing measures have been in place over the past few weeks, Pregnancy Assistance Inc has strived to continue its services through technological platforms.

In the midst of this global COVID-19 pandemic, it is easy to become self-centred and inwardly focused in isolation.

Western Australian company Frontier 3D has recently approached Lumen Christi College to borrow two college-owned 3D printers to be used to produce face shields for healthcare workers in response to COVID-19 situation.

The much-loved Regina Maria Sciesinski, known as Presentation Sister Mary Clare PVBM, was called to the Lord on 23 March 2020, just months after losing her battle with pancreatic cancer.

The Archdiocesan Safeguarding Office is presenting a new initiative called ‘Stories for Kids’, a 10-week online story time for children aged four to ten.

The effects on an on-going pandemic, means tough times for everyone.