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2025 Australian of the Year Awards finalists for Western Australia announced
A man making football for children more inclusive, a microbiologist solving antibiotic resistance, an Olympic pole vaulter, a woman dedicated to helping others through therapeutic horse riding, an Indigenous business…

WATCH: WA Local Hero Nick Hudson talks mental fitness, resilience and building a thriving community
On World Mental Health Day 2024, Auspire hosted our most recent live episode of Lunch with Leaders, with WA 2024 Local Hero, Nick Hudson, founder of The Push-Up Challenge. In…

New Multicultural Grassroots Initiative grant opportunity for community groups
The Australian Government has announced a new Multicultural Grassroots Initiative grant opportunity for multicultural community-led organisations. Open under the Department of Home Affairs’ Modernised Multicultural Grants Program, the initiative will…

2024 Australians of the Year inspire West Australians to be sun smart
On Wednesday 28 August, Auspire hosted an Inspiring Australians’ Breakfast with 2024 Australians of the Year, Professors Georgina Long AO and Richard Scolyer AO. Guests arrived at the State Reception…

Australia Day Community Event Grants return for 2025
Auspire is thrilled to confirm that Australia Day Community Event Grants will be available again for Australia day 2025. Supported by the Federal Government via the National Australia Day Council,…

A multicultural Australia for all
The Multicultural Framework Review report ‘Towards Fairness – A multicultural Australia for all’, the first major examination into Australia’s multiculturalism, has been published, with 29 recommendations made to the Commonwealth…

Western Australian businesses celebrated for diversity and inclusion initiatives in new awards
Businesses promoting diversity and inclusion within Western Australia have been recognised in the inaugural BHP and CCIWA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. These Awards celebrate organisations and individuals who have gone…

NAIDOC Week 2024 puts the spotlight on Aboriginal culture and achievements
From awards to workshops, NAIDOC Week has put a deserving spotlight on the stories, cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Taking place from 7-14 July, the…

Woolworths Renews Commitment to Stocking Australian Flag
Auspire – Australia Day Council WA is pleased to learn that Woolworths has made the decision to restock Australian flags in stores. Just in time for the upcoming Paris Olympics,…

WA Australian of the Year Alumni inspire university students to turn their passion into purpose
Take risks, challenge the status quo and nothing is impossible unless you give up on yourself. These were just a few of the motivational words from 2024 WA Australian of…

Leading with Diversity: Migrant Women Redefining Leadership
On Thursday 4 April, Auspire collaborated with our esteemed Ambassador, Dr Sandy Chong, to shine a light on the achievements and challenges faced by migrant women in leadership. Held at…

Impact and value of volunteering on WA hits new heights
The economic value of volunteering in WA has increased from $39 billion in 2015 to $63.9 billion in 2023, according to the new State of Volunteering report from Volunteering WA….