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Government House and its Gardens are heritage listed State Assets.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We pay tribute to the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation as the Traditional Owners of the Boodja (land) on which Government House and Gardens are located.

We recognise the continuing cultural connection to land, waters and community of all Traditional Custodians of Country across Western Australia.

We pay our respects to all Elders past and present, and emerging leaders, and join them on a journey of reconciliation.

Daily Program

The Aboriginal flag flying at Government House

National Sorry Day

May 26, 2023

Message from His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia I wish to acknowledge the traditional…

The Governor with Mr Gabriele Visentin, EU Ambassador to Australia

National Reconciliation Week and the Ambassador to the European Union

May 25, 2023

Miriwoong Language Class

Out and about in Kununurra

May 23, 2023

Traditional dance performed as part of Corroboree Under The Stars.

A visit to Kalumburu and Corroboree in Kununurra

May 22, 2023

News & Events

Ngirramanujuwal: The Art and Country of Jimmy Pike at Government House Western Australia.

May 19, 2023

By Adam Brouwer

30 May to 2 June 2023 – Ngirramanujuwal: The Art and Country of Jimmy Pike

Rupert Guenther

May 19, 2023

By Adam Brouwer

30 June 2023 – Tickets available for New Letters To Esterhazy – Violin recital by Rupert Guenther

St Edward's Crown

April 21, 2023

By Amelia O'Sullivan

The Coronation of The King and Queen Consort

The Governor and Mrs Dawson joined with RSL WA Volunteers to plant commemorative poppies at Government House

April 17, 2023

Planting poppies to remember the fallen

The Daily Program

The Daily Program

Each year the Governor participates in a busy and varied program of constitutional, ceremonial, community, representational and advocacy activities throughout the State.

Events & Tours

Events & Tours

Information about the Ballroom Access Initiative for Artists and Creative Industries, Lunchtimes in the Grounds opening hours, House Tours and Open Days

Congratulatory Messages

Congratulatory Messages

Residents of Western Australia who are celebrating a significant birthday or wedding anniversary can receive a congratulatory message.

Nominate for Australian Honours

Nominate for Australian Honours

The Australian Honours System, established in 1975, recognises the special contribution Australian citizens make to their communities locally, nationally, and internationally across a wide range of fields.

Photography

Photography

Wedding photographs can be taken in the Government House Gardens by prior arrangement.

Invitations

Invitations

Invitations for the Governor can be submitted and will be assessed following his commencement. The Governor’s Establishment is currently accepting requests for use of Government House and Gardens.

34^th Governor of Western Australia

His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM

The Governor, as the representative of the Head of State, and Government House have played a central role in the ongoing development of Western Australia since 1829.

We believe the primary role of Government House is to serve the community. In addition the Governor holds an advocacy role emphasising excellence in WA.

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The Governor presents an athlete with her Australian Sports Medal.

Commonwealth Walkway Plaque Unveiling

The Honourable Peter Quinlan, Lieutenant Governor of Western Australia delivers the opening address.

Bombay Mix

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The Governor's wreath.

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The Governor often attends constitutional, ceremon

The Governor often attends constitutional, ceremonial, representational and community functions as part of his role. These important duties often include attending commemorative services such as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, where wreaths are laid at memorials as a sign of respect.

Recently the Governor attended a service marking the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Crete – and as with all of our wreaths – this one was specially made in-house, and used cuttings from the Government House gardens.

It included Lone pine/Turkish pine cuttings, from a tree that was named in honour of the solitary tree that marked the site of the ‘Battle of Lone Pine’ on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey.

There were also cuttings from a Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess' also known as Gungarru, which is native to the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The branches, leaves and flower buds and fruit are silvery-white giving it the name Silver Princess.

For more information on some of the significant trees at Government House visit our website, or better still, come in and have a look around.
The gardens are open between 12 and 2pm Tuesday to Thursday.

On the final day in Kununurra, a full program of a

On the final day in Kununurra, a full program of activities saw the Governor and Mrs Dawson visit East Kimberley College to see the Clontarf Academy, Follow The Dream and Shooting Stars programs in action as well as join a Miriwoong language lesson.

Mirima Dawang Woorlab-gerring Language Centre and meetings with the Waringarri Aboriginal Corporation, BBY Aboriginal Corporation, MG Corporation and the Empowered Young Leaders Program provided briefings on the issues facing the community and the services that are in place to address them.

The day was wrapped up at Storytelling Night led by proud Miriwoong man David Newry.

To read more on today's activities see the link in our bio.

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As the sun set on a beautiful day in Kalumburu and

As the sun set on a beautiful day in Kalumburu and Kununurra, the Governor and Mrs Dawson attended a traditional Corroboree by the Miriwoong Gajerrong people at Corroboree Under the Stars presented by the Waringarri Arts Centre.

A showcase of local Aboriginal culture and dance, there was a special focus on the younger generation, some of them performing in front of a large crowd for the first time.

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Kalumburu is the most remote permanent settlement

Kalumburu is the most remote permanent settlement in Western Australia and is located on the King Edward River, 550 kilometres from Kununurra.

The Governor and Mrs Dawson spent time in the community today learning about the work being done to encourage social enterprise and visiting community services.

Following a welcome by Traditional Owners and meeting with local community members, a visit to the local school, police station and mission was on the days agenda.

To read more about the Governor's visit to Kalumburu see our website via the link in our bio.

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