November 7, 2023 By Carole Kerr Robots, Space and Motorsports make for a big day out at Curtin University. It was a jam-packed morning for our Governor’s Sparks of the Future who wrapped up their 2023 excursions with a visit to Curtin University.The Sparks… Read More
October 26, 2023 By Carole Kerr Up Close with Guide Dogs WA As one of the Governor and Mrs Dawson’s 107 patronages, Guide Dogs WA has been around for over 70 years, with Western Australia the original… Read More
October 20, 2023 By Carole Kerr Governor’s ‘Sparks’ put through their paces at the Western Australia Police Academy Quite the adventure for the Governor’s Sparks of the Future (GSOF) who enjoyed an extensive tour of the Western Australia Police Academy at Joondalup as… Read More
October 18, 2023 By Carole Kerr WAAPA showcase sparks passion in young leaders Hot on the heels of a behind-the-scenes tour of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), two of the Governor’s Sparks of the Future… Read More
October 11, 2023 By Carole Kerr Governor’s Sparks of the Future head behind-the-scenes at WAAPA A passion for performing saw Governor’s Sparks of the Future (GSOF) participants head to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) for a behind-the-scenes… Read More
September 13, 2023 By Carole Kerr ‘Lights, Camera, Action’ for our Governor’s Sparks of the Future A day spent honing their video and presentation skills as our Governor's Sparks of the Future participants turned movie makers at Government House. Emmanuela, Emily,… Read More
June 17, 2023 By Carole Kerr Supporting Lifeline WA at the Black Diamond Gala The Governor and Mrs Dawson joined hundreds of guests at Lifeline WA's Black Diamond Gala, an event that celebrates its 13th year in 2023. As… Read More
June 15, 2023 By Carole Kerr Thanking our Open Day volunteers, meeting with WACOSS, supporting the Valuing Children Initiative, and Consular Corps Thanking our Open Day volunteersIf you were one of the 5000 people who joined us for our hugely successful Government House Open Days in April… Read More
June 4, 2023 By Carole Kerr Celebrating WA Day The Governor and Mrs Dawson joined hundreds of Western Australians at the WA Day Festival across the WA Day long weekend. Even the wild weather… Read More
June 1, 2023 By Carole Kerr Ngirramanujuwal: The Art and Country of Jimmy Pike Exhibition The Governor and Mrs Dawson joined special guests for a viewing of Ngirramanujuwal: The Art and Country of Jimmy Pike exhibition being held this week… Read More
March 16, 2023 By Carole Kerr Talking business in Bern The Governor and Mrs Dawson have begun the European leg of their official overseas visit with a trip to Bern in Switzerland.There they met with… Read More
Life on Land's Edge By Carole Kerr ‘Life on Land’s Edge’ From the creators of 'Where Song Began' & 'Songs of Disappearance', this performance will take you on an epic journey alongside migratory birds as they… Read More
January 26, 2023 By Carole Kerr Honouring our new and distinguished citizens – Australia Day 2023 City of South Perth Citizenship Ceremony Flag raising ceremony with the Salter Point Sea Scouts From as young as 5, through to 62 years of… Read More
January 10, 2023 By Carole Kerr Executive Council 2023 The Governor presided over the first Executive Council Meeting for 2023 at Government House this morning. He was joined by the Hon Simone McGurk MLA… Read More
December 25, 2022 By Carole Kerr Supporting Mission Australia’s Christmas Lunch in the Park For 47 years staff and volunteers from Mission Australia have been giving up their Christmas Day to help families at the ever-expanding 'Christmas Lunch in… Read More
