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West Australian
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
STM Loves: Houndsome, AGWA Pulse butterflies, Mettle, Propellis dinner, G Flip and Natal Nurture
If you're going to dress your dog, it might as well be in something that actually feels good, looks good and does good. Melbourne label Houndsome keeps things simple with natural fabrics, local makers and no fluff (unless it's merino). Their coats and knits are designed for comfort (not costumes) and are actually made in Australia. Dogwear with standards, we're into it! A fresh arrival to AGWA's Design Store are these beautifully embroidered brooches made by North Metropolitan TAFE fashion students, to celebrate The West Australian Pulse exhibition. Each butterfly was designed by hand before being made utilising state-of-the-art embroidery machines at the college. Proceeds from sales (each brooch retails for $65) go towards the students' end-of-year fashion runway shows. Just another way you can support emerging designers on WA soil. Shop in-store or online at . What would you do if you won 52 gifts? Brighten a friend's day in a time of need? Celebrate a birthday? Send one to your sister, just because? Whatever your choice, if you do win Mettle Women Inc's competition to receive a year's worth of free gifts, you will be helping women who have experienced homelessness due to domestic and family violence. To go into the running for the giveaway, purchase a gift from Mettle's new range, with each purchase going towards an entry. The competition runs until August 15. More details at . It's not always the food that makes a meal memorable, rather the experience or the stories shared about the dishes or the wine from the people who passionately created them. It's this sentiment that will make the Propellis dinner at Subiaco's Intuition extra special as each of the five courses and eight wine pairings will come with a story from Propellis' Romain Scarcella, who has immersed himself in the worlds of each wine's makers. The August 7 dinner is $260 per person. More details at New Perth-based business Natal Nurture is here to support mums through the often-overlooked 'fourth trimester'. Launched in June, it offers a 12-week online postpartum recovery program with physio-led workouts, expert interviews and practical resources to help women rebuild strength and confidence after childbirth. The program was created by local mum and pelvic health physiotherapist Phoebe, blending lived experience with professional insight. The program is on-demand so you can go at your own pace. Drummer-singer-songwriter G Flip is coming home to Australia on their Dream Ride tour, promising big pop hooks and even bigger feelings. The ARIA-winning artist's third album is being released on September 5 and is described as leaning 'deep into neon-lit 80s textures while staying rooted in G Flip's raw, confessional songwriting'. The tour, with Canadian four-piece The Beaches and Australian creative Ayesha Madon in support, will finish with a show at Fremantle Arts Centre on March 14. Tickets go on general sale on Monday July 21, via Oztix .
Perth Now
28-04-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Fee-Free TAFE helped Nate build his dream career
Career paths are not always linear. Some people know what they want to do from a young age, while others take time to explore different options. For mental health support worker Nate McGann, the pandemic's forced pause offered a rare moment of reflection. 'I felt like I drifted from high school to university and then into the workforce but didn't really have a sense of fulfilment from what I was doing—so, during the COVID-19 pandemic, I took the time to reflect on my own values and what was important to me,' Nate said. During this time Nate discovered a strong aspiration to support others facing mental health challenges. Having witnessed people in his life struggle with alcohol and drug use and live with disability, he recognised that his lived experience could foster positive change. This passion for supporting others led Nate to the Jobs and Skills Centre at North Metropolitan TAFE. Thanks to the State Government's commitment to supporting Western Australians to access affordable vocational education and training opportunities through Fee-Free TAFE, Nate was able to enrol in a Certificate IV in Mental Health to get the skills he needed to help people and make a real difference. 'My course provided me with the skills and knowledge I needed to follow my passion for helping individuals and fostering positive change in the community,' Nate said. 'Having the opportunity to complete a free course with North Metropolitan TAFE is what gave me the confidence, skills and knowledge to get that job. 'From day one I felt that I was where I belonged. 'My lecturers were an incredible resource of knowledge and skills, and my peers were always contributing new perspectives which challenged what I thought I already knew. 'As the course progressed, I felt confident that I could walk into a role in the mental health sector, which is exactly what I did.' Before he even completed the course, Nate had secured a part-time role with Avivo as a mental health support worker. 'I absolutely love the job I have now and finally understand that feeling of 'job satisfaction'.' 'I work with seniors and people living with disabilities. 'The job is different every day. 'At times you might be an advocate for somebody, you might be an ear to listen, you might be supporting people to live independent. 'It's creating a connection between others and the community that I enjoy the most about my job.' If you, like Nate, are thinking about a career change, looking for a new job or wanting to upskill, the Jobs and Skills Centres can help you find a fee free* or low fee* course that's right for you. For more information, visit the website. Jobs and Skills Centres are one-stop shops for free careers, training and employment advice and assistance, with centres located across Perth and regional Western Australia. *Eligibility criteria and other fees may apply.
