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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…

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…

Syeda Maisara Muzaffar: Fostering inclusion and empowering individuals
At only 19 years of age, Syeda Maisara Muzaffar is already an experienced volunteer. She has participated in Youth Parliament, UN Youth, and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Her…

Isaac Bhalsod: Advocating for change to prevent future tragedy
If you’re unfamiliar with the impact of Isaac Bhalsod, it is one where family tragedy leads to positive change for the benefit of others. In late 2022, during a time…

An interview with Caroline Wood AM
It has been two years since Auspire sat down with Centre for Stories co-founder, Caroline Wood AM. Then, the creative organisation was slowly getting back to normal following the worst…

‘Be curious’ and ‘choose to try’ key advice from inspiring Young Australians this International Women’s Day
How can we Inspire Inclusion to make a real, lasting difference? In the lead-up to International Women’s Day 2024, Auspire – Australia Day Council WA hosted a Lunch with Leaders…

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….

More than 240 local heroes recognised in the 2024 Community Citizen of the Year Awards
Local active citizens were celebrated across Western Australia this Australia Day, recognised for their positive contribution to their local community in the 2024 Community Citizen of the Year Awards. Following…