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Click here to read news article: Impact of 2021 WA Local Hero on plastic waste sees monumental growth
Impact of 2021 WA Local Hero on plastic waste sees monumental growth
In 2021, Rebecca Prince-Ruiz OAM was named the Local Hero for WA in the Australian of the Year Awards, for her efforts in reducing plastic waste through her campaign, Plastic…
Click here to read news article: WA 2022 Australian of the Year Paul Litherland publishes biography
WA 2022 Australian of the Year Paul Litherland publishes biography
Cyber security expert, Paul Litherland, who was recognised for his contributions to cyber safety for children and young adults in the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards, has published his…
Click here to read news article: My Australian Story: Rada Biorac
My Australian Story: Rada Biorac
Rada Biorac has called the far-north Western Australian outback town of Kununurra home for 50 years, during which time she has been a significant and highly-contributing member of the community….
Click here to read news article: Auspire’s Multicultural Leadership Program continues to support aspiring multicultural leaders
Auspire’s Multicultural Leadership Program continues to support aspiring multicultural leaders
Throughout 2023, Auspire – Australia Day Council WA has assisted 16 Western Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds along their leadership journeys, through fully-funded scholarship placements on the Multicultural…
Click here to read news article: 2024 Australians of the Year for Western Australia announced
2024 Australians of the Year for Western Australia announced
The 2024 Australian of the Year Award recipients for Western Australia were announced at a ceremony at Government House in Perth last night (Thursday 2 November). The evening began with…
Click here to read news article: WA 2023 Australian of the Year recipients inspire at Pink Ribbon Breakfast
WA 2023 Australian of the Year recipients inspire at Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Auspire – Australia Day Council WA attended the BreastScreen WA Pink Ribbon Breakfast on Monday 23 October, where WA 2023 Australian of the Year, Professor Samar Aoun, and WA 2023…
Click here to read news article: 2024 Australian of the Year Awards finalists for Western Australia announced
2024 Australian of the Year Awards finalists for Western Australia announced
A bug-whisperer, the creator of Moodle, a nurse making chemo possible at home, a para-athlete, a scientist planting seagrass, and e-waste and STEM advocates are among the Western Australian finalists…
Click here to read news article: Community Citizen of the Year: Playing for Purpose
Community Citizen of the Year: Playing for Purpose
A talented pianist from a young age, Bryzlyn Sin understands the importance of giving time and energy to a good cause – a trait that has continued with her into…
Click here to read news article: Community Citizen of the Year: Sweet Melodies celebrates culture and compassion
Community Citizen of the Year: Sweet Melodies celebrates culture and compassion
In 2011, Sajul Shah found himself missing the Navratri festivities of his hometown in Kenya, and came up with the idea of recreating the lively and energetic atmosphere of the…
Click here to read news article: Opportunity to increase sense of belonging for Australians
Opportunity to increase sense of belonging for Australians
Auspire was pleased to attend the launch of the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute’s 2023 Australian Cohesion Index, which explores how we’re responding to current national and global challenges and highlights…
Click here to read news article: 2023 Senior Australian of the Year delivers Diversity and Inclusion Oration
2023 Senior Australian of the Year delivers Diversity and Inclusion Oration
Human rights and social justice campaigner, 2023 Senior Australian of the Year Professor Tom Calma AO, delivered an inspiring address at the Anna McPhee Memorial Diversity and Inclusion Oration in…
Click here to read news article: Auspire launches new research into the social impact of community awards
Auspire launches new research into the social impact of community awards
Auspire – Australia Day Council WA, launched new research into the social and economic impact of community awards and recognition programs, at an Inspiring Australians’ Network Sundowner on Thursday 7th…