February 1, 2023 By Amelia O'Sullivan Food education and helping those in need Mrs Dawson was invited to visit Foodbank WA today to learn more about the programs underway and see the inspiring work they are undertaking in… Read More
December 1, 2022 By Amelia O'Sullivan Celebrating our volunteers and the Ambassador of Switzerland Ambassador of Switzerland Australia has the 3rd largest population of Swiss outside Switzerland. This morning the Governor received Her Excellency Mrs Caroline Bichet-Anthamatten, Ambassador of… Read More
November 30, 2022 By Amelia O'Sullivan Listening to the voices of our young people and the USS Mississippi The Governor and Mrs Dawson celebrated the achievements of the latest cohort of young people involved in the Commissioner for Children and Young People's Youth… Read More
November 29, 2022 By Amelia O'Sullivan Executive Council, STEM Tour and a visit to Shalom House Swearing in a new Clerk This morning, during the fortnightly Executive Council meeting, the Governor swore in Ms Kate Colleran, Parliamentary and Executive Government Services… Read More
November 25, 2022 By Amelia O'Sullivan PCYC Life Membership, the Ambassador of Nepal and Signature Leadership Graduations The Western Australian Police and Community Youth Centres (PCYC) this morning awarded the Governor with a life membership. The Governor has a long standing connection with… Read More
November 24, 2022 By Amelia O'Sullivan Touring HMAS Stirling and the Churchill Awards This morning, the Governor undertook his first official visit to HMAS Stirling. HMAS Stirling is situated on Garden Island, known in the Noongar language as… Read More
November 23, 2022 By Amelia O'Sullivan Swearing-in the first Aboriginal Supreme Court Judge and meeting the WA Health Translation Network Swearing in a Supreme Court Judge This morning, the Governor swore in Mr Michael Lundberg as the first Aboriginal judge of the Supreme Court of… Read More
November 22, 2022 By Amelia O'Sullivan A day of culture and health research Perron Institute This morning, the Governor and Mrs Dawson visited the Perron Institute, one of the Governor's new patronages. Mr Rob McKenzie, Chair and Mr… Read More
November 20, 2022 By Amelia O'Sullivan Celebrating multiculturalism with the World of Food Festival The Government House Gardens were overflowing with people as the 11th World of Food Festival took over. The Governor officially opens the World of Food… Read More
November 18, 2022 By Amelia O'Sullivan A new take on Swan Lake The Governor and Mrs Dawson attended the final production of the WA Ballet's 70th anniversary year, a reimagining of Swan Lake. This unique telling of… Read More
October 1, 2022 By Amelia O'Sullivan The Governor’s Cup and the Doig Medal Since 1896 the Governor's Cup has been the premier award at the Perth Royal Show. Granted to the exhibitor with the most points in the… Read More
September 9, 2022 By Amelia O'Sullivan Statement to the media by Governor Dawson on the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II at Government House Message from His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson APM, Governor of Western Australia Media statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Friday 9… Read More
August 24, 2022 By Amelia O'Sullivan Service Above Self On Wednesday evening, the Governor and Mrs Dawson attended the 2022 Sir Wallace Kyle Oration hosted by the McCusker Centre for Citizenship at the University… Read More
June 10, 2022 By Amelia O'Sullivan Swearing in a new Family Court Judge This morning at Government House, the Governor swore in Mr Michael Berry SC as a Judge of the Family Court of Western Australia (FCWA). Mr Berry… Read More
June 8, 2022 By Amelia O'Sullivan A special evening to thank a special friend Emeritus Professor Colleen Hayward AM is a dear and valued friend of Government House, often giving of her time to deliver heartfelt Acknowledgements of Country… Read More
