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Impact of 2021 WA Local Hero on plastic waste sees monumental growth
In 2021, Rebecca Prince-Ruiz OAM was named the Local Hero for WA in the Australian of the Year Awards, for her efforts in reducing plastic waste through her campaign, Plastic…

WA 2022 Australian of the Year Paul Litherland publishes biography
Cyber security expert, Paul Litherland, who was recognised for his contributions to cyber safety for children and young adults in the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards, has published his…

My Australian Story: Rada Biorac
Rada Biorac has called the far-north Western Australian outback town of Kununurra home for 50 years, during which time she has been a significant and highly-contributing member of the community….

WA 2023 Australian of the Year recipients inspire at Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Auspire – Australia Day Council WA attended the BreastScreen WA Pink Ribbon Breakfast on Monday 23 October, where WA 2023 Australian of the Year, Professor Samar Aoun, and WA 2023…

Community Citizen of the Year: Playing for Purpose
A talented pianist from a young age, Bryzlyn Sin understands the importance of giving time and energy to a good cause – a trait that has continued with her into…

Community Citizen of the Year: Sweet Melodies celebrates culture and compassion
In 2011, Sajul Shah found himself missing the Navratri festivities of his hometown in Kenya, and came up with the idea of recreating the lively and energetic atmosphere of the…

Community Citizen of the Year: A story of sacrifice and resilience
For many Australians, it would be impossible to imagine the hardship and daunting experience of a child refugee. The plight you would face, and the sacrifices you would need to…

Community Citizen of the Year: The Makings of an Honorary Ukrainian
When a person is involved in their local community, not only do they positively impact people and place, they may also find themselves with a whole new network of connections,…

2023 Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt launches Embrace Kids program in WA
On Thursday 10th August, 2023 Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt shared the next step in her mission to support Australians to have a positive body image, a cause that…

WA’s 2023 Australian of the Year reveals how we can all do death better
In the lead-up to Dying to Know Day on 8th August, Auspire – Australia Day Council WA hosted an online Lunch with Leaders with palliative care researcher and WA’s 2023…

My Australian Story: Saschveen Singh
In-between shifts at an emergency department in Perth, Dr Saschveen Singh took the time to tell us her Australian story and what drives her to help people on a local…

Australians of the Year reveal the achievements and challenges of community leadership
On Tuesday 27 June, Auspire – Australia Day Council WA held a Community Leadership Forum in partnership with the City of Canning, to hear from three Inspiring Australians on their…