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Click here to read news article: More than 240 local heroes recognised in the 2024 Community Citizen of the Year Awards
More than 240 local heroes recognised in the 2024 Community Citizen of the Year Awards
Local active citizens were celebrated across Western Australia this Australia Day, recognised for their positive contribution to their local community in the 2024 Community Citizen of the Year Awards. Following…
Click here to read news article: 2024 Australian of the Year Awards announced
2024 Australian of the Year Awards announced
Life-saving scientists who are curing Melanoma, an Indigenous teacher and cultural leader, a record-breaking Olympic swimmer and a man whose fossil find paved the way for the nation’s Dinosaur museum…
Click here to read news article: Inspiring Australians to visit WA communities this Australia Day
Inspiring Australians to visit WA communities this Australia Day
A number of award recipients and community leaders within Auspire’s Inspiring Australians’ Network are preparing to visit towns and cities around WA this Australia Day, as Australia Day Ambassadors to…
Click here to read news article: An interview with Sikh Gurudwara Perth
An interview with Sikh Gurudwara Perth
In 2021, Sikh Gurudwara Perth received the Active Citizenship Award from the City of Swan in the Community Citizen of the Year Awards. While the recognition came about in light…
Click here to read news article: Community heroes to be recognised this Australia Day
Community heroes to be recognised this Australia Day
Hundreds of individuals, groups and events will be recognised for their contribution to their respective communities this Australia Day, as councils around WA hold their 2024 Community Citizen of the…
Click here to read news article: Profile: Cockburn Chinese Community Association
Profile: Cockburn Chinese Community Association
The City of Cockburn has one of the largest multicultural populations within Western Australia. With many residents being first- or second-generation Chinese migrants, there is a great need for the…
Click here to read news article: Impact of 2021 WA Local Hero on plastic waste sees monumental growth
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…
Click here to read news article: WA 2022 Australian of the Year Paul Litherland publishes biography
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…
Click here to read news article: My Australian Story: Rada Biorac
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….
Click here to read news article: WA 2023 Australian of the Year recipients inspire at Pink Ribbon Breakfast
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…
Click here to read news article: Community Citizen of the Year: Playing for Purpose
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…
Click here to read news article: Community Citizen of the Year: Sweet Melodies celebrates culture and compassion
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…