March 28, 2024 By James Pratt Compassionate Communities Australia Launch In Association with the Perron Institute, the Governor hosted a reception for the launch of Compassionate Communities Australia.Professor Samar Aoun is the Director and Chair… Read More
March 26, 2024 By James Pratt Australian Bravery Decorations 2024 The Governor joins with the Governor-General of Australia in commending the actions of 5 outstanding and courageous Western Australians, announced in the Australian Bravery Decorations… Read More
March 26, 2024 By James Pratt Welcoming Ambassador Melander to WA, Short Back and Sidewalks Ambassador of SwedenThe Governor received His Excellency, Mr Pontus Melander, Ambassador of Sweden on the occasion of his first official visit to Western Australia.Their Excellencies… Read More
March 25, 2024 By James Pratt Government House Foundation The Governor hosted members of the Government House Foundation Council at Government House. The annual Music on the Terrace series is underway, with hundreds of… Read More
March 24, 2024 By James Pratt Greek Independence Day March 25th is Greek Independence Day. Yesterday, the Governor and Mrs Dawson attended a ceremony at the War Memorial at Kings Park to commemorate the… Read More
March 23, 2024 By James Pratt A statement from the Governor Statement from the Governor of Western Australia His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM My wife Darrilyn and I extend our heartfelt best wishes… Read More
March 22, 2024 By James Pratt Reception for WARPNINE The Governor and Mrs Dawson hosted a Reception for WARPNINE, a medical research institute which aims to increase survival rates for rare cancers. Founder, Dr… Read More
March 19, 2024 By James Pratt Executive Council The Governor presided over a meeting of the Executive Council. The Honourable David Templeman MLA, Minister for Culture and the Arts; Sport and Recreation; International… Read More
March 18, 2024 By James Pratt Rugby WA Season 2024 Launch As Patron of Rugby WA, the Governor was invited to attend the 2024 season launch. Master of Ceremonies Mick Colliss facilitated a panel discussion with… Read More
March 15, 2024 By James Pratt RSLWA Poppy Ladies call on the Governor, Adult and Teen Challenge WA graduation The Governor and Mrs Dawson received a visit from the RSLWA Poppy Ladies.This year, members of the public will have extra days to visit Government… Read More
March 11, 2024 By James Pratt A Message from His Majesty The King on Commonwealth Day Today is Commonwealth Day, and 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth. The theme for Commonwealth Day 2024, and the forthcoming Commonwealth Heads… Read More
March 8, 2024 By James Pratt March tours of Government House Visitors from the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, and the Rockingham Autumn Centre enjoyed a guided tour of Government House. The tour takes in… Read More
March 8, 2024 By James Pratt Together for Humanity Together for Humanity is a special educational organisation that has a vision for Australia to be free of racism and prejudice. And they’re working at… Read More
March 7, 2024 By James Pratt Lord’s Taverners vs Governor’s XI Charity Cricket Match Governor’s XI v Lord’s Taverners XI cricket match is an important fixture on WA Cricket’s schedule, in which teams compete for the President’s Trophy.Players are… Read More
March 6, 2024 By James Pratt Executive Council, honouring outgoing WACA CEO Christina Matthews AM Western Australian Cricket AssociationThe Governor and Mrs Dawson welcomed current and former board members of the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) to Government House, in… Read More