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Stop the Punch

The IF Foundation has formed with a national collective of organisations committed to eradicating community violence in Australia. The collective represents a united approach to Stop the Punch and end the epidemic of people being injured and killed by senseless violence in our community. There are 4 core areas we...

Mum’s and Bubs

Our Mum’s and Bubs program has been running for the last few years in the Pilbara and has grown from strength to strength. The core structure of the program is to encourage Mothers and Children to get together on a weekly basis and partake in engaging activities. These include; swimming,...

International Modelling Program

The IF Foundation primary focus is to introduce the arts to our WA youth. As we believe the ‘arts’ provide an avenue for young people to grow their creativity & confidence.  One of the key ways we are achieving this is through their Roebourne Girls Academy whereby we facilitate life...

NSW Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Bathurst urges debate on mandatory sentencing

NSW Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Bathurst urges debate on mandatory sentencing Michaela Whitbourn Chief Justice Tom Bathurst: Rejects accusations judges are ''out of touch and soft on crime''. Photo: James Brickwood The state’s top judge has taken the unusual step of condemning the O’Farrell government for introducing mandatory minimum jail...

IF Foundation to Partner With Tarvydas in Paris Debut

The West AustralianRuth Tarvydas, left, Brendan Parker, Louise Howden-Smith, Simon Stewart and model Gabriel. Picture: Iain Gillespie/The West Australian After almost five decades in the fashion industry, Perth designer Ruth Tarvydas will fulfil a lifelong dream when she makes her Paris debut in July at Paris Fashion Week. For the...

Study shows exercise can reduce violence in young girls

A new study by Columbia University has found a direct correlation between regular exercise and decreased violent activity in adolescent girls. These findings could provide some new insight into how to reduce violence amongst young girls. The study used data from a 2008 survey that included 1,312 students at four...

Roebourne Girls FX Group Launches

The Luke Adams Foundation would like to formally announce the following new sponsors that have come together as partners for the introduction and delivery of the Roebourne Girls FX Group: National Lifestyle Villages Pindan Contracting Australian Premium Iron – West Pilbara Iron Ore Project Pilbara Cities The Roebourne Girls FX...

More CCTV to cut alcohol-fuelled violence

CCTV cameras will be installed in Perth’s northern suburbs in a bid to curb alcohol-fuelled violence. Scarborough will receive the cameras next month. The City of Wanneroo will expand their network, which already has cameras in Clarkson, Girrawheen, and the town centre. Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts said an extra $200,000...