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Click here to read news article: Lunch with Leaders: Creating harmony through volunteering with 2023 Australia’s Local Hero, Amar Singh
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Lunch with Leaders: Creating harmony through volunteering with 2023 Australia’s Local Hero, Amar Singh

In the spirit of Harmony Week, Auspire – Australia Day Council WA hosted an  online event  to learn about the impact of 2023 Australia’s Local Hero, Amar Singh, who turned…

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Click here to read news article: Combining Coding and Culture with Community Citizen of the Year
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Combining Coding and Culture with Community Citizen of the Year

When looking at how we as individuals can contribute to our community, the skills and knowledge we have that can be imparted to others is advantageous for making a difference….

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Click here to read news article: Supporting First-Generation Migrants with WA Senior Australian of the Year
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Supporting First-Generation Migrants with WA Senior Australian of the Year

“I have never felt so Australian.” This is according to Theresa Kwok, on the months following the 2023 WA Australian of the Year Awards last November, when she was named…

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Click here to read news article: Australia Day Ambassadors show support for local communities
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Australia Day Ambassadors show support for local communities

Auspire’s Australia Day Ambassadors headed out across WA, including areas recently hit by extreme floods, to show their support and inspire people with their personal stories of resilience on Australia…

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Click here to read news article: Community Citizens of the Year celebrated in 2023
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Community Citizens of the Year celebrated in 2023

On Australia Day 2023, 240 Community Citizen of the Year Awards were presented to individuals and groups that make a positive difference across WA. Recipients were selected from more than…

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Click here to read news article: Volunteering paves the way to a better future
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Volunteering paves the way to a better future

As an active resident within her local community, Virginia Pitts is a name that many people in Mandurah will have heard. She is the President of Peel Multicultural Association and…

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Click here to read news article: Celebrate local community heroes this Australia Day
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Celebrate local community heroes this Australia Day

This Australia Day, Western Australians can support their local community leaders and volunteers, with the announcement of the 2023 Community Citizen of the Year Awards. Almost 70 councils across the…

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

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Click here to read news article: WA 2023 Australian of the Year recipients announced
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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…

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Click here to read news article: Western Australian finalists of 2023 Australian of the Year Awards announced
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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…

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Click here to read news article: Australian of the Year Awards nominee inspires fellow migrants
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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…

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Click here to read news article: Australian of the Year Alumnus Professor Fiona Wood reflects on Bali bombings 20 years on
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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…

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