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Ambassadors to reflect, respect and celebrate with communities this Australia Day
This Australia Day 2023, 23 Ambassadors will share their inspiring stories to 25 local council communities across WA. These Ambassadors volunteer their time and energy to inspire social and cultural…

WA 2023 Australian of the Year recipients announced
2023 WA Australian of the Year – Professor Samar Aoun 2023 WA Senior Australian of the Year – Theresa Kwok 2023 WA Young Australian of the Year – Peter Bol…

Western Australian finalists of 2023 Australian of the Year Awards announced
Finalists for the WA 2023 Australian of the Year Awards include a Lifeline ambassador, an advocate for Stolen Generations survivors, an Autism researcher, a Paralympic gold medallist, an Olympian and…

Australian of the Year Awards nominee inspires fellow migrants
Adelin Taylor didn’t have the best start to her new life in Western Australia when she left Malaysia in 1992. A bad relationship, in which she was misled and lied…

Australian of the Year Alumnus Professor Fiona Wood reflects on Bali bombings 20 years on
In 2002, the world was rocked when three bombs were detonated in the middle of the popular tourist spot, Kuta, in Bali. The explosion killed 202 people, of whom 88…

Community leader lights up events calendar in City of Swan
Meena Rabadia is a force to be reckoned with. Behind a big smile and chatty persona is a determined mind that dares to make change in a big way. In…

Connecting cultures with Community Citizen of the Year
Originally from South India, Jacob Solomon moved to Western Australia in 2010 following 22 years in Dubai. During a visit to Perth, he saw for himself the benefits of living…

Raising the steaks: Community Citizen of the Year aims to increase impact with biggest fundraising idea yet
Vincenzo Garreffa is truly a man about town. The semi-retired Italian butcher has contributed to local business and food produce since he was just 14 years old, when he became…

Auspire welcomes Barry Winmar to the Board
Auspire is pleased to announce Barry Winmar has joined the Auspire – Australia Day Council Board. Mr Winmar is currently CEO at the Institute of Indigenous Wellbeing and Sport, Councillor…

Young Community Citizen of the Year publishes book to help children diagnosed with cancer
Shivani Panneri is a very impressive young person. At just 10 years old, she raised funds for Autism WA by painting and auctioning off 25 pieces of art. For her…

From the Philippines to the Australian of the Year Awards Finals – Dante Maribbay’s story of drive and determination
Australia’s standard of living, job opportunities, climate and environment are so appealing that people all around the world choose to leave their current life behind to start a new one right here. Dante Maribbay’s story goes a little against this narrative.

Australian of the Year Awards Finalist celebrated for contribution to the arts and standing up for cultural representation
Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa is many things. An artist. A businesswoman. A change-maker. A driving force. Perth-born with Sikh heritage. A 2022 WA Young Australian of the Year finalist.