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Click here to read news article: Civics and Citizenship Program set to strengthen understanding in Australia’s Democracy
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Civics and Citizenship Program set to strengthen understanding in Australia’s Democracy

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…

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Click here to read news article: Australia Day Ambassadors reflect, respect and celebrate with local communities
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Australia Day Ambassadors reflect, respect and celebrate with local communities

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…

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Click here to read news article: Local WA leaders and changemakers recognised in the 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards
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Local WA leaders and changemakers recognised in the 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards

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…

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Click here to read news article: Cultural diversity celebrated on Australia Day 2026
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Cultural diversity celebrated on Australia Day 2026

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…

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Click here to read news article: 2026 Australians of the Year announced
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2026 Australians of the Year announced

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…

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Click here to read news article: Auspire launches Australia Day 2026 in Western Australia on the Elizabeth Quay Floating Stage
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Auspire launches Australia Day 2026 in Western Australia on the Elizabeth Quay Floating Stage

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…

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Click here to read news article: Hear inspiring Australian stories this Australia Day 2026
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Hear inspiring Australian stories this Australia Day 2026

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…

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Click here to read news article: My Australian Story: Isabella Choate
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My Australian Story: Isabella Choate

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…

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Click here to read news article: 2026 Australians of the Year for Western Australia announced
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2026 Australians of the Year for Western Australia announced

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…

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Click here to read news article: Commemorating courage and sacrifice on Remembrance Day 2025
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Commemorating courage and sacrifice on Remembrance Day 2025

On 11 November 2025, Auspire CEO, Morgen Lewis, joined fellow Western Australians for the RSL WA Remembrance Day service at the State War Memorial in Kings Park, to honour those…

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Click here to read news article: Australian of the Year Awards: One Year On with 2025 WA Local Hero, Jacinta Vu
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Australian of the Year Awards: One Year On with 2025 WA Local Hero, Jacinta Vu

One year on from being named WA Local Hero in the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards for her care and compassion towards women who have experienced domestic violence, we…

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