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As support grows for a forced adoption inquiry in WA, there's hope for positive change nationwide

Danae has been on a painful journey to trace her true identity. She's calling on state governments across the country to ensure others are told the truth and offered support to deal with the trauma.

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McGowan retains treasury in new WA cabinet

Western Australia's premier has appointed new child protection and education ministers in a cabinet reshuffle midway through Labor's second term.

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Simone McGurk loses child protection, domestic violence portfolios in Mark McGowan's cabinet reshuffle

Simone McGurk, who was also the long serving minister for women's interests and community services was one of the biggest losers in the McGowan government political shake-up.

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Research reveals alarming link between family violence and suicide in WA

More than half the women and children who died by suicide in a 12-month period in Western Australia were known to authorities as victims of domestic violence, research reveals.

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WA Government set to modernise state's abortion laws, following community consultation

The WA government wants to modernise the state's decades-old abortion laws, but first it's asking women, medical practitioners and other stakeholders to have their say.

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WA domestic violence counselling service gap grows amid funding woes, staff shortages

A children's domestic violence counselling program in WA is closing its service, leaving children and teenagers without access to the support they need.

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Free period products to be rolled out across WA's public secondary schools

WA has become the last state in Australia to offer free sanitary products at public schools in a bid to keep students engaged in school and end the stigma associated with periods.

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Far away in a one-party state, a newspaper flexes its muscles. But is anyone paying attention?

The WA opposition and West Australian have targeted high-profile members of the McGowan government, but their aim may be off.

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WA lifts state care age limit from 18 to 21 following successful trial

Shell Jacovic, who spent most of her childhood in state care, describes the process of being cut off from care when she turned 18 as scary and daunting.

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Simone McGurk wants decades old WA abortion laws 'brought up to scratch'

WA Women's Interests Minister Simone McGurk makes some of her strongest comments on abortion reform to date, declaring some of the responsibility rests with the federal government to make the services available and affordable for Australian women.

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Push for WA inquiry into forced adoptions to address 'dehumanising' toll on survivors

Women who were pressured to give up their babies for adoption and people "stolen" from their mothers speak out and unite to call for a WA inquiry into the practice, which tore apart tens of thousands of Australian families.

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Domestic violence funding lacking despite $5.7 billion surplus in WA budget, women's group says

The Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing in WA says the sector is still suffering from "chronic underfunding", as the housing crisis makes it harder to help domestic and family violence victims.

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Kimberley on-country residential facility for at-risk youth, package to combat crime, proposed by McGowan government

The Western Australian government will build a dedicated residential facility to house at-risk youth on country in the Kimberley as part of its latest attempt to tackle the region's youth crime crisis.

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Troubled WA rehab centre in administration

The Esther Foundation women's rehabilitation centre in Western Australia has called in administrators amid claims former residents were abused and mistreated.

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Former Esther Foundation residents claim they faced mistreatment and abuse as facility enters voluntary administration

More than 20 women have come forward with allegations about their time at the Esther Foundation rehab facility, sparking questions about whether federal and state governments did enough to vet the organisation before investing millions of dollars in it.

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Esther Foundation, now subject to claims of sexual and psychological abuse, supported by multiple WA govenments

Official statements, news releases and the recollections of a former premier show how multiple WA governments funded, supported and celebrated the Esther Foundation, which is now the subject of a parliamentary inquiry.

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Inquiry into WA rehab centre abuse claims

Allegations of abuse at a West Australian rehabilitation centre for young women will be examined by a parliamentary inquiry.

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‘I feel a wave of relief’ — WA government inquiry promises truth on Pentecostal-linked Esther Foundation

A government inquiry will be conducted into the Esther Foundation following Crikey’s investigation.

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Esther Foundation faces rehab abuse investigation as agencies confirm referring women to live there

A parliamentary investigation will be held into allegations of abuse at faith-based women's rehab centre The Esther Foundation, as WA government agencies confirm they sent young women to live there.

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