Celebrating our regions, our young STEM stars and our best innovators

Regional Western Australia was a key talking point today as the Governor and Mrs Dawson welcomed representatives from the Regional Development Council to Government House.

The gathering was a wonderful opportunity to hear more about the work being done across Western Australia and the key priorities for economic and social development across the state.

Photo – The Governor and Mrs Dawson welcomed representatives from the Regional Development Council to lunch

The Council is an independent advisory body to the Minister for Regional Development and comprises Chairpersons of the State’s nine Regional Development Commissions, as well as the Director General of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

Science Students Shine

The Governor and Mrs Dawson also welcomed Western Australian students selected for the 2023 National Youth Science Forum Year 12 program to Government House.

The program offers participants the chance to explore their passion for science and technology through a series of in-person and digital science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experiences.

Photo – Students selected for the 2022 National Youth Science Forum gather in the Royal Room at Government House

An afternoon tea was held for the students, organisers, supporters and alumni, with the Governor congratulating the STEM stars on their selection for the National Youth Science Forum.

Best of the West

The Governor attended the 2022 Western Australia Innovator of the Year (WAIOTY) Awards, celebrating the very best creative and business talent in this state.

Photo – The Governor with overall winners from ‘Neurotologix’, as well as the Hon Stephen Dawson MLC and Ms Rebecca Brown Director General JTSI

Congratulations to all winners and finalists, including the overall winner Neurotologix, and their low-cost remote patient monitoring system to help diagnose dizziness and vertigo.

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