Reporting on Domestic Violence

                        For many years the issue of domestic violence has been a silent matter, kept in the dark and left unreported. While media outlets often report on violence throughout W.A, they rarely discuss ‘domestic violence’. As more and moreRead More →

Social Exclusion

MIDLAS sees people who experience social exclusion on a daily basis. Isolation can lead to poverty and a feeling of hopelessness which furthers exclusion and maintains the downward spiraling cycle.  We know that social exclusion has a devastating impact on individuals and can result in mental health issues, substance abuse,Read More →

Leaving Home.....

                    For many teenagers moving out of home is a passage into adulthood.  It’s a varied experience that can be very positive but can also at times be  very negative.   The circumstances under which someone moves out of home oftenRead More →

MIDLAS in 2011

Well it’s that t ime of year again, when shopping centres are splitting at the seams, uncle John is preparing his infamous prawn dish, and Dad has been ordered several times by his wife to mow the lawn before the family comes around.  Yes it’s Christmas and just around the cornerRead More →

Increasing Cost of Living Harming Families

increased cost of living According to recent figures, West Australian low income earners are $12 a week worse of compared to a year ago.  A report released by WACOSS today shows that low income families are struggling to keep with the ever rising costs of living. The report identified thatRead More →

Interest Cuts

    Last week as the reserve bank reduced interest rates by 0.25% for the second consecutive month, the ramifications for the Australian household became real. Some Australian bank lenders have passed on the rate cut whilst other have not. However, for many Australian families post the Global Financial CrisisRead More →

Keely and Hanwen MIDLAS Volunteers

Today MIDLAS celebrates the incredible role that volunteers play in our organisation. We are privileged to have many students and community members give up their valuable time to support the work MIDLAS does. “Today is a day to celebrate the amazing contribution of the untapped resources that our incredible volunteersRead More →

MIDLAS disability service

This week begins Disability Awareness Week from November 28th through December 3rd.  State wide events will be running this week to celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities and to raise awareness about people with disabilities; their families and carers.  The most important  part of this week is to raiseRead More →

“I swear never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women – this is my oath” This Quote is being sworn by 1000’s of Australian boys and men leading up to the international ‘ white ribbon day’.  White ribbon day is all about campaigning to stop men’s violenceRead More →

MIDLAS White Ribbon Day Video

MIDLAS will be participating in White Ribbon Day this coming Friday, 25th November.  White Ribbon day represents Australia’s campaign to stop violence against women. Follow this link to donate, check out more info or swear, along with thousands of other Australians to stop violence against women. www.whiteribbon.org.au   Please viewRead More →