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My Australian Story: Tani Saha
A powerhouse of cultural expression and celebration as visionary of Gurukul WA, Tani Saha shares her story of community involvement that led her to be recognised by City of Canning…

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,…

Martin Dougiamas: From bush kid to global citizen
Dr Martin Dougiamas is someone who turns an idea into a reality. His childhood gave him a unique perspective on and appreciation for education, technology and what can be made…

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…

Paola Magni: Making the rules
For many people, moving to Australia is the dream, but this wasn’t the case for Italian forensic scientist, Dr Paola Magni. While making Perth her home was not part of…

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,…

Leading with empathy: WA 2024 Australian of the Year, Mechelle Turvey, continues her incredible impact
It was an emotional and inspiring morning on Tuesday 18 June, with the latest Inspiring Australians’ Breakfast taking place with special guest, WA 2024 Australian of the Year, Mechelle Turvey….

High school students receive a lesson in finding your purpose from Australian of the Year Alumni
On Wednesday 12 June, almost 300 WA high school students gained top tips and words of advice on turning passion into purpose, from experienced and successful social enterprise founders who…

Adele Peek: The sky’s the limit
Adele Peek is a proud Yawuru/Bunuba woman whose journey originates from the bustling outer suburbs of Melbourne to the remote corners of Broome. Living with undiagnosed dyslexia, education wasn’t just…

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…