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 to making the House and Grounds more available for public and community use, as Governor we also have an advocacy role emphasising excellence in WA in industry, mining, culture and in relationships with our First Nations people.
I am further a proud patron and advocate for more than 130 community organisations, with whom we work closely in support of their endeavour to provide care and services to our community.
We acknowledge the original custodians of the land of the House, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, and their continuing connection to the land. We pay our respects to all members of Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia and their cultures; and to Elders past and present.
The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia
Conversations at Government House
Asher Fisch – WASO Principal Conductor. In the music world he’s a superstar, a renowned conductor in demand the world over who holds a very special place in his heart for WA. WASO’s Asher Fisch is changing the way we look at symphonic music one concert at a time. Learn more about his vision and passion in this latest Conversation with the Governor at Government House here.
Welcome to Birak – with Gina Williams
The Noongar season of Birak is upon us. On the six season Noongar calendar it is known as the season of ‘first summer’, and also the ‘season of the young’. To tell us more about why Birak happens to be her favourite time of year, tune into this video from WA and Australian singer-songwriter, the wonderfully talented Gina Williams.
