West Australian seniors living at Mercy Health aged care homes are travelling to far-flung locations across the world – all without leaving the comfort of their armchairs – thanks to innovative new software that is improving the lives of residents living with dementia and memory loss.

It was the profound experience of his own spiritual journey that prompted Marist priest Father Stephen Truscott to set up the Fullness of Life Centre, where he has been helping people find their own paths for almost 30 years.

As one of Western Australia’s leading agencies supporting people with disability and their families, Identitywa is committed to ensuring that all is being done to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for the people it supports.

The increasingly popular trend of adult colouring books has been given a boost with the release of the second book by best-selling Australian illustrator, Lorien Atwood.

Bringing people back to the Church and helping them recommit to God has brought great joy to Permanent Deacons John Kiely and Bruce Talbot over the past decade.

Myaree parishioners can thank the Discalced Carmelite Nuns in Korea for sending them Father Joseph Lee.

A new safe house for the homeless will continue offering the same compassion, support and hope of its namesake.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe last week thanked members of the Neocatechumenal Way for their service to the Archdiocese of Perth over the past 30 years and encouraged all those present to persevere in their faith journey by “listening with the ears of your heart”.

As one of the older and more established parishes within the Archdiocese of Perth, St Mary’s in Guildford has hosted countless Masses and special celebrations within its walls.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has last week drawn on the words of Pope Francis to praise Identitywa for its commitment to improving the lives of people with a disability at the opening of the Archdiocesan LifeLink agency’s new office in Cockburn.