Auspire

How do you spend a day in Kalgoorlie with Australia's first astronaut? 👩‍🚀

Last week, Auspire brought 2026 Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, to the regional WA town to visit iconic sites, meet local residents, and inspire the next generation of aspiring space researchers and STEM leaders!

Thanks to Jandakot Flight Centre, City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Boulder Primary School, Education WA and Curtin University's WA School of Mines for hosting us and helping to make this visit happen.

Find out what Katherine got up to: https://auspire.org.au/news/2026-australian-of-the-year-katherine-bennell-pegg-inspires-regional-western-australians-during-tour-of-honour/

How can an Australia's Democracy and You workshop help you?

🤔Understand how Australia works
💡Make informed decisions
⚡Take charge of your future!

Join us on Wednesday 10 June at the Constitutional Centre of Western Australia for an enlightening and interactive session on Australia's Constitution, institutions and services!

FREE REGISTRATIONS: https://events.humanitix.com/ady-june2026

Volunteers recognised in the Australian of the Year Awards 💫

The Australian of the Year Awards have recognised some outstanding volunteers over the years.

In Western Australia, we've had the privilege to acknowledge individuals like 2025 WA Local Hero, Dr Jacinta Vu, who gives her skills and expertise as an oral medicine specialist to help women get their smile back through Healing Smiles.

In the same year, Jack Anderson was named WA's Young Australian of the Year for founding Elucidate Education, which provides free text books to schools in low socioeconomic areas, thanks to the help of some 70 volunteers.

Then there's 2022 WA Local Hero, Craig Hollywood, who collaborates with hairdressers and barbers to provide free haircuts to people experiencing homelessness, through Short Back & Sidewalks.

Thanks to these volunteer leaders and the support of hundreds of volunteers who provide their services, our communities are better supported, more enriched, and have the ability to thrive.