inMyCommunity - Perth, Western Australia

Operation Slipper socks it to terrorism

LS Danielle Bowden is looking forward to a shore posting at HMAS Stirling.

DANIELLE Bowden signed up for the navy as a teenager and has never looked back. more »

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Sahra’s firsthand story of poverty

Sahra Mohamed took part in the Roadtrip to End Poverty. Picture: Matthew Poon d398613

FOR the first half of her life, Sahra Mohamed grew up in poverty in Northern Kenya – now she looks to a brighter future where she can help bring about change. more »

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Survivors falling through cracks: counsellor

THOUSANDS of long-term cancer survivors have fallen through cracks in the healthcare support system, says counsellor and cancer “survivor and thriver” Dee Page. more »

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Drilling for good water given a push up

Josh Bond and Greg Wood are determined to do their best in the challenge. Picture: Matthew Poon www.communitypix.com.au d397068

TREKKING through the heart of the northern Kenyan desert, surrounded by drought and unbearable heat, Greg Wood decided to do push-ups. more »

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Grant bolsters battle for building positives

Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation grant recipient and Join the Revolution founder Jessica Smith .

FORMER Paralympian Jessica Smith wants you to “Join the Revolution”. more »

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Nominate your local unsung hero

A DEADLINE to honour your local community champion is fast approaching. more »

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Wayne goes into bat for indigenous youth

Wayne Norman moved from Kununurra to Perth to pursue his love of cricket.

HE is a butcher, a cricketer and one of the shining lights of a program enabling indigenous young people from country areas to live and work in Perth. more »

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Giving a two-way street

Rebecca met Troy Weiner about two years ago through Citizen Advocacy, an organisation that matches volunteers with people needing support to fully participate in community life.

GIVING is a two-way street for Seasons funeral director Rebecca Sheridan. more »

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Volunteers thanked

Diana Wilbraham, who has been a volunteer driver for 23 years, with Terry Johnson, who has been a helper for four.

VOLUNTEERS working with the City of Canning were recently recognised for their generosity at a volunteers lunch. more »

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Norma still a keen volunteer at 86

Norma Spiller ... has enjoyed helping young students with reading

NORMA Spiller has dedicated the last 20 years of her life inspiring and guiding students at Tranby Primary School and tomorrow she will be attending the Government House Garden Party where volunteers from around WA will be honoured for their work. more »

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