August 1, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Djilba at Government House Djilba, also known as the season of conception, runs through August and September. Djilba sees the explosion of wildflowers across the South West of WA.… Read More
July 25, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Visiting Balbuk Year 12 students from St Brigid's College in Perth's Hills visited Government House Gardens today as part of their Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies class. The… Read More
July 18, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Inaugural address by His Excellency Chris Dawson APM Governor of Western Australia I acknowledge the Whadjuk Noongar people as the traditional owners of the Booja on which we gather. I pay my respects to their elders past… Read More
July 5, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Aboriginal West Australians recognised with Australian Honours Western Australia saw a record number of Aboriginal people recognised with Australian Honours this year. The Australian Honours System was established in 1975 to recognise… Read More
June 30, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn A farewell message from the Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia It is with genuine pride that I reflect on my term as Governor of this vast and beautiful State. In the four years since I… Read More
June 29, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn A term well spent – A summary of activity during the term of the Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia Regional travel Whilst regional visits were heavily interrupted or cancelled due to COVID-19, the Governor still managed to travel 13,392km across WA. The Regional Visit… Read More
June 13, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Noongar Seasons at Government House – Welcome to Makuru Welcome to Makuru with the Moorditj Mob, Wesley College Perth Throughout the months of June and July we welcome the season of Makuru on the… Read More
June 13, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Western Australians recognised in the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours List 84 remarkable West Australians have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday 2022 Honours List for their exceptional service or achievement in our community. The Governor-General… Read More
June 8, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Landmark recognition at Government House for early female land rights warrior The first statue erected in Perth’s city heart for an Aboriginal woman was unveiled today, giving overdue recognition to an early rights activist for the… Read More
June 6, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn The Governor’s WA Day Message 2022 I acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation from whose traditional lands we reside, and I pay my respects to their elders past and… Read More
May 26, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn National Sorry Day 2022 Message from the Governor I acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation on whose traditional lands we reside, and I pay my respects to their elders past and… Read More
May 20, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn The Karrakatta Club visits Members of Australia's longest established club for women attended a private tour of the Gardens today. The Karrakatta Club was founded in 1894 - making… Read More
May 17, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Government House Lecture Series: Early Childhood Development Welcome back to the Government House Lecture Series podcast. The latest edition explores the exciting topic of how to optimise early neurological development in children.… Read More
May 1, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Djeran season at Government House Djeran is upon us, one of the six seasons on the Noongar calendar. A time for change, for cooling breezes and the promise of rain.… Read More
April 30, 2022 By Ashayla Dawn Government House Lecture Series: Kids and COVID Welcome to the latest in our Government House podcast series. This episode shares a recording of the most recent lecture held at the Government House… Read More
