Auspire - Australia Day Council of Western Australia.

In recognition of the International Day of People with Disability on 3rd December, we are delighted to announce Paralympic swimmer, Ben Popham, and Ballroom Fit founder, Darryl Davenport, as Australia Day Ambassadors.

The Scanlon Foundation has launched the 2021 Mapping Social Cohesion Report. The annual report provides unique insight into the strengths, weaknesses and challenges of social cohesion in Australia.

Active citizenship, selflessness and community contribution are well and truly present throughout Western Australia.

Aussie of the Month has seen incredible growth during the 2021 school year.

The 2022 WA Australian of the Year Awards were announced last night (Thursday 4 November 2021) in a glittering Awards Ceremony at the Westin Hotel, Perth.

The National Australia Day Council, in collaboration with the Australia Day Council network  is offering a total of $7.4 million in grants to Australian local government authorities and community organisations.

Auspire is delighted to welcome environmentalist, Nahrel Dallywater, as its newest Ambassador.

Finalists include a Noongar culture conservationist, a public safety expert, a man helping migrants settle, artists shining a light on disability and diversity and the founder of an initiative giving haircuts to the homeless.

Auspire is proud to announce that leading Perth Media Executive, Clive Bingwa, has joined the Auspire Board as a Non-Executive Director.

Commonwealth funding for Australia Day community events will help to deliver a more culturally inclusive Australia Day.

At another successful Inspiring Australians Breakfast, Professor Helen Milroy was joined by the Chief Psychiatrist of WA and the Commissioner for Children and Young People WA to highlight the challenges and offer invaluable advice.

Auspire caught up with 2021 Community Citizen of the Year, Diane Wilcox, to find out about the growth of her program, The Magic Coat, and how it’s working to benefit children’s mental health.