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Expressions of Interest are now being sought from individuals to participate in the Office of Multicultural Interests’ (OMI) 2026 Leadership and Governance Program. This training program aims to equip skilled…

Five months on from the WA 2026 Australian of the Year Awards ceremony, Auspire caught up with finalist, Kennedy Lay, to find out more about his life in Australia, finding…

On the evening of Tuesday 17 March as part of WA Harmony Week, Auspire – Australia Day Council WA launched the Civics and Citizenship Recognition and Education Program aimed at…

In the early 2000s, a young man in Afghanistan risked his life for a better future, taking the journey to Australia by boat in search of safety and opportunity. The…

Twenty of Auspire’s Inspiring Australians’ Ambassadors visited local communities for Australia Day, to encourage reflection and celebration as they shared their part of Australia’s story. These visits are always a…

Australia Day 2026 saw hundreds of individuals, groups and events recognised for the positive contribution they make to community, in the 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards. Presented by…

Australia Day 2026 saw Australia’s rich cultural tapestry celebrated and respected in WA, with multicultural activations and performances delighting audiences who attended Australia Day festivities. To start the day, Auspire…

The 2026 Australians of the Year were announced during a live ceremony at the National Arboretum in Canberra, on the eve of Australia Day 2026. Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony…

In the evening of Tuesday 20 January, Australia Day 2026 officially launched in Western Australia on the Elizabeth Quay Floating Stage. As the sun set over the Swan River, the…

This Australia Day, people around Western Australia will have the opportunity to hear inspiring stories of courage and resilience, as Auspire Ambassadors visit towns and cities across the state to…

Isabella Choate is a living experience advocate who fights for many causes that seek to make Australia a more just and inclusive society. A 2025 Ambassador for International Day of…

The 2026 Australians of the Year for Western Australia were announced at an awards ceremony at Government House in Perth on Thursday 13 November 2025. The WA recipients were announced…