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Auspire
Annual Review
2020
Australia Day
Council of
Western Australia
Contents
FROM THE CHAIRMAN
01
03
FROM THE CEO
RESPONDING TO A GLOBAL PANDEMIC
06
PARTNERING FOR IMPACT
07
STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
08
09
IMPACT AT A GLANCE
AUSTRALIA DAY. WE’RE ALL PART OF
12
THE STORY
ABORIGINAL CULTURAL AWARENESS AND 15
RECONCILIATION
RECOGNISING INSPIRING COMMUNITY
21
ROLE MODELS
INSPIRING LEADERSHIP IN COMMUNITY
25
BUILDING CAPACITY FOR INCLUSION
28
ADDITIONAL STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
32
LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
38
Auspire - The Australia Day Council WA acknowledges our First Australians, the traditional custodians of country
throughout Western Australia. We recognise their contribution, their continuing culture and connection to land, waters
and community; and we pay our respect to their elders past, present and emerging. We also respectfully advise this
annual review may contain names and images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have passed away.
From the Chairman
Over the last 12 months Australians
have faced some of the toughest,
anticipated. Then a few short
months later, as we witnessed the
to reach their full potential. WA
Young Australian of the Year Yarlalu “As Australians we can be proud of
most challenging times in the last impact of COVID-19 on international Thomas, the first in his community
century. It is during times like these
that as a nation and people we
communities, the first cases were
being confirmed on Australian soil. A
to complete a high-school certificate
and who now is not only completing
our society as it continues to display
a Bachelor of Medical Science and
its diversity of culture, commitment to
pull together and demonstrate the pandemic is declared, and the country
Australian Values that we hold so dear is sent into a lockdown that would Doctor of Medicine, he also mentors
as citizens of this country. It is these see our day-to-day occupations be and tutors Aboriginal boarding
values that Auspire works to promote
day in, day out as a most important
deemed ‘essential’ or ‘non-essential’.
As detailed later in this report, Auspire
students, helping them adjust to their
new lifestyle and community. Suzy equality of men and women, respect for the
Urbaniak is our WA Local Hero whose
rule of law and parliamentary democracy
step towards achieving our vision. was quick to respond to the new
work was also recognised with the
challenges we all faced, as the way we
Record-breaking temperatures and Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in
do business was rapidly changing.
months of severe drought fueled a
and our culture of egalitarianism”.
Science Teaching, works to help young
series of massive bushfires across In more positive news, I draw your people understand how to apply
Australia. Millions of hectares were attention to the achievements of science to the real world. Finally, we
lost to the fires, which devastated our WA 2020 Australian of the Year recognise our Senior Australian of the
communities, destroyed wildlife recipients. Notably WA Australian Year, who went on to receive national
populations, and left us all in disbelief. of the Year, Annie Fogarty AM as she recognition, Professor John Newnham
It was not the start to 2020 anyone continues to support young people AM. John is one of the world’s leading
authorities in the prevention of pre- your continued enthusiasm and respect for the rule of law and
term birth and has been instrumental support for our organisation. parliamentary democracy and our
in making Western Australia an culture of egalitarianism.
Finally, thank you to the Auspire
international hotspot for research and management team, Board members As we close out the 2019/2020
clinical excellence in pregnancy and and staff. You work tirelessly to financial year, we look forward to
life before birth. I congratulate this build capacity in community and are continuing the theme of Reflect,
exceptional group of leaders in our constantly working towards exploring Respect, Celebrate in the coming year
community. You make us proud. and guiding cultural diversity through as we remember that we are all Part
I would like to extend my thanks various initiatives. I commend you of the Story.
to those who support Auspire in for your hard work, diligence and
the delivery of our programs and community spirit.
activities. Auspire’s success depends As Australians we can be proud of
on the generosity of funding partners, our society as it continues to display
strategic partners and volunteers and its diversity of culture, commitment
Bradley Woods
on behalf of the Board, I acknowledge to equality of men and women, Chairman
1 2
From the CEO
As I sit and find myself writing this
report, now my 5th as CEO of Auspire
we introduced two new roles - one
across Partnerships & Fundraising
“The last 12 months have seen the most dramatic
– Australia Day Council WA, I use it as
an opportunity to literally catch my
and the other in Community
Development. Consequently, we
lift in stakeholder engagement and program
breath. The last 12 months have seen
the most dramatic lift in stakeholder
were able to launch our Intercultural
Diversity and Aboriginal Cultural
expansion since we commenced our five-year
engagement and program expansion
since we commenced our five-year
training modules to complement
the existing Civics and Citizenship
strategy back in 2017. The start of this financial
strategy back in 2017. The start
of this financial year signalled the
workshops being delivered with
the support of the Office of
year signalled the beginning of a new trajectory
beginning of a new trajectory for
Auspire, with a number of our 5-year
Multicultural Interests.
for Auspire, with a number of our 5-year strategic
Australians are a resilient bunch,
strategic goals being realised in the
last 6 months. This would never
but this year has tested us like goals being realised”.
never before. Following a summer
have been possible without the of bushfires and now COVID-19
significant and highly valued injection our communities are experiencing to our purpose of social and cultural The National Australia Day Council, its input and insight and acknowledge
of operational funding from the WA fear and uncertainty. We’ve been inclusion never stronger. And, whilst under the leadership of both Chair my passionate and committed staff
State Government, which coincided impacted through lives of loved all our face-to-face activity paused Danni Roche and CEO Karlie Brand, for their constant enthusiasm and
with an increase in Commonwealth ones lost and the harsh reality from mid-March until only recently, has continued to be a most valued hard work. Finally, it is a privilege to
funding via the National Australia of livelihoods disrupted, many we found new ways to operate. partner across key programs and have our pro-bono partners’ support
Day Council. These two critically irreparably. We are now living a new
Programs progressed and some even initiatives and the engagement from and I thank them for their time,
important stakeholder inputs not reality, which has called on us all to our members has gone from strength energy, expertise and importantly
thrived with online delivery now a
only provided us with the confidence rethink how we live, work and learn. to strength as they enthusiastically their belief in our work.
preference for many of our valued
to stay the course with our work engage with our new national
If there was ever a time to count on stakeholders. It was also during this
in social and cultural inclusion, narrative – Reflect Respect Celebrate.
a small team of employees to step time we were able to formalise an
they also provided a springboard We’re all part of the story.
up, this was one of them, and that exciting new corporate partnership
for growth.
they did. Notwithstanding some with Chevron Australia, who joined As we move towards 2021, I am
2020 was the year Auspire had the of the personal struggles as the our network as the National Diversity excited about future partnership
capacity and capability to develop pandemic affected individuals all and Inclusion Partner for the opportunities and sponsorship
Morgen Lewis
our own sustainable revenue very differently; my team has never Australian of the Year Awards. growth. I wish to thank the Board for Chief Executive Officer
streams. With the Board’s support worked harder and their commitment
3 4
Responding to a
Global pandemic
“The last 6 months have been a time
of accelerated change no one was
prepared for and yet here we are today
adapting and accepting our new normal”.
At the start of 2020, the world not-for-profit promoting leadership systems, and consequently they
watched on as 60 Million people in in civics and citizenship, Auspire was are here to stay to complement our
province of Hubei, went into lock not immune. in-person leadership breakfasts,
down. The hope was that this newly workshops and forums.
Like everyone, our workplace was
emergent coronavirus – later referred
shut down. Continuity measures The last 6 months have been a
to as COVID-19, would be contained.
were put into place as the team time of accelerated change no
Despite steps to stop the spread, we
mobilised to work from home. Within one was prepared for and yet
began to see disruption. First to the
12 hours of becoming a virtual here we are today adapting and
Chinese economy but quickly others
workplace, workflows and financial accepting our new normal. Whilst
followed as the movement of people
scenario planning had been mapped, we mourn the great losses that have
globally became restricted and
been witnessed both in lives and
supply chains disrupted. and operational levers pulled to
livelihoods, we have found new
conserve cash.
It was soon dubbed the once in ways to conduct ourselves. We
a century pandemic and it was Maintaining a culture of collaboration have been innovative in our thought
apparent very quickly there was and a sense of team was critical. Our processes about how we live, learn
no play book to refer to in how programs, which are traditionally and grow, not only as a small not
to respond. As well as serious delivered face-to-face, responded for profit, but also as a State and as
implications for people’s health, to online delivery within 72 hours. a Nation. With courage, resilience,
the business world has also been Our connected community of creativity and tenacity we will get
phenomenally impacted. As a small stakeholders embraced the new through this, together.
5 6
Partnering for
Impact Strategic Alliances
Chevron Australia, Throughout the year we continued to collaborate closely with our Strategic Alliance
National Diversity and Partners. These alliances are based on sharing an agreed set of objectives yet
Inclusion Partner operationally remaining independent. Collaborating on mutually beneficial projects
with our partners, means we not only share the risk, but also share the reward as we
In April 2020, Chevron Australia joined As National Diversity and Inclusion strive to achieve our goals.
the Auspire and Australian of the Partner for the Australian of the
Year Awards family as the National Year Awards, Chevron Australia will
Diversity and Inclusion Partner. also support other initiatives Auspire
delivers throughout the year designed
For 60 years, the Australian of the to inspire and promote universal
Year Awards have celebrated the Australian values such as inclusion,
achievements and contributions fair-go and resilience, whilst fostering
of Australians who inspire us and unity and connecting people of all
challenge us to also make a positive ages and backgrounds. The Western Australian Chamber of Inclusion Solutions is a social Leadership WA is an independent,
difference in the lives of others. Commerce and Industry is our state’s enterprise that supports the work not-for-profit organisation that
The Awards celebrate the diverse Chevron Australia’s Human Energy voice on issues affecting WA business. and objectives of Inclusion WA, a brings together leaders in a
and inclusive nature of our national brand strategically aligns with We support its vision to make WA not-for-profit organisation with a collaborative environment to inspire
identity and encourage active, Auspire’s Inspiring Australians and Australia the best place to live proud 25-year history. and enhance exemplary leadership,
engaged citizenship across all sectors positioning. Both organisations agree and do business. with an objective to build stronger
of our society. that people are our greatest resource communities through development
and stories about ingenuity, creativity, of leadership capacities and
Chevron is one of the world’s leading innovation, passion and purpose collaborative social impact initiatives.
integrated energy companies and should be shared and celebrated.
has been a part of the Australian
community for more than 60 years
placing great importance on
community engagement and playing
an active role in our economy. Volunteering WA makes a difference Reconciliation WA’s Vision is to create The McCusker Centre for Citizenship,
by connecting thousands of a better future for our State, build on based at UWA is building the capacity
volunteers to many community respectful relationships which foster of future generations to foster caring,
organisations. They aim to build social and economic opportunities connected and socially engaged
strong communities through for First Peoples and the broader citizens through its award winning
volunteering and provide a range of Western Australian community. internship program.
resources, services and support so
that people in Western Australia are
aware of, and understand, the nature
and scope of volunteer activity.
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Impact at a glance
Aussie of the Month Our Purpose Our Vision Our Belief
To promote belonging and For Australia to be the most No matter where each of our
Impact and engagement of primary-aged children with civics and citizenship values
inclusion for all Australians. We socially and culturally inclusive personal stories began, we can all
958 schools
nationally 310,380 students
engaged 15,000 awards
presented
work with schools, communities
and individuals to educate and
country in the world where
everyone feels and deep sense
play a role in creating a sense of
unity and belonging.
support inclusion principles of belonging and desire to
and community capacity participate in their
Community Citizen of the Year Awards
building with our range of Australian Identity.
programs and initiatives.
76 participating
councils 82 locations across
the state 241 awards
presented 700+ online
nominations
Capacity Inspiring
Auspire Building and Australians
Ambassadors Training Events
Community Support by our Online and face to face Student and Community
Ambassadors on Australia Day workshops events
20 ambassadors
a distance of
travelled
966 registered
participants 16 events and
activations
12,606 km 4 training
streams 10 Aboriginal Culture
workshops
over
to attend 5 Civic
Masterclasses 4 Citizenship
forums 4,200+
23 locations attendees
3 Diversity and Inclusion
training workshops
Income Sources & Expenditure
2019 - 2020 Expenditure 2019 - 2020 Income sources
Programs and service delivery Grants 8%
15% 5%
27% Service Contracts 7%
Administration Sales and Fundraising 4% 47%
Subscription Fees
29%
58% Sponsorships
Fundraising and events
Other
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Australia Day.
We’re all part of
the story.
Reflect, Respect
Celebrate
In 2020, a new campaign for to tell and it urges us to listen to
Australia Day was developed by the each other.
National Australia Day Council in
The campaign is unapologetic in its
consultation with State and Territory
objective of championing a shift in
network partners. It presents an
tone for Australia Day. It inspired
inclusive message and sets a new
different communities around the
tone for Australia Day.
country to behave and celebrate
According to independent research more inclusively. From Catherine
conducted in February 2020, to Barangaroo; Port Phillip to
The Story of Us campaign has been South Perth; Townsville to Adelaide;
the most successful to date (since feedback from Local Government
the Australia Day campaigns councils confirmed there was more
have been evaluated), in no small emphasis on celebrating the survival
measure due to the messaging, which of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
encourages reflection and respect Islander culture in equal measure
as well as a celebration for our to new citizens being conferred and
progress as a nation. local community members being
recognised for their contribution in
The central idea is that everyone
Australia Day Awards.
has their views on what it means
to be Australian. It encourages us The campaign sets the agenda to do
to accept that some parts of our Australia Day better by reflecting on
history are raw and harsh yet still some of the tougher parts of
play an important role in our national our history and celebrating a
identity. The campaign narrative is common future we will share, as
We’re all part of the story.
essentially that we all have a story Australians together.
11 12
Australia Day Launch Australia Day
Ambassadors
The Inspiring Australians Civic of belonging on our National Day.
reception and Australia Day Regardless of where each of our On Australia Day, 20 outstanding Address, presenting Community Citizen
Launch Breakfast took place on personal stories began, the faith Auspire Ambassadors attended 24 of the Year Awards and welcoming
Tuesday 21st January with over we follow or the language we grew events across the state including new Australian Citizens during
300 guests attending. Delivered in up speaking, the event’s aim was to Newman, Morawa, Corrigin, Denmark Citizenship Ceremonies.
partnership with the City of Perth inspire everyone on Australia Day and Cowaramup plus numerous
and Reconciliation WA, it featured to first reflect and respect, before communities throughout the Some of our Auspire Ambassadors
inspirational speakers including we celebrate our nation’s place in metropolitan area. Ambassadors were also involved in radio interviews,
Nyoongar Whadjuk leader Dr Richard the world. volunteered their time to assist local meet and greet opportunities as special
Walley OAM performing a Welcome Councils by delivering an Australia Day guest speakers at Civic Receptions.
to Country and the Honourable Kim The achievements and contribution
Beazley AC Governor of Western of WA’s 2020 Australian of the Year
Australia who delivered his Australia recipients were also acknowledged
Day Address. as they departed to Canberra for
the announcement of the national
The event allowed us to take awards. The event finished with a
a moment to reflect upon and stunning performance combining
acknowledge the truth of our history cultures of classical music and
as an important part of our journey aboriginal story-telling by Dr Richard
towards reconciliation and to Walley and musicians from the Perth
ensure all Australians feel a sense Symphony Orchestra.
Katie Curo (left) Cynthia Wright
Co-Chairs Reconciliation WA WA’s 2020 Australian of the Year Recipients
Gary Smith, Carol Innes
Shelly Taylor Smith Professor Ralf Martins
Richard Walley and the members of Perth Bradley Woods - Chairman Auspire Cheryl Kickett-Tucker (right)
Symphony Orchestra
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Aboriginal Cultural Awareness “Make no mistake - the Australian character is world renowned; built on
a foundation of genuine mateship and standing by our fellow Australians.
and Reconciliation Our country is made up of people from all over the world - some have
been here for over 65,000 years, others for generations, and some newly
arrived. Our nation’s story begins with the history of its Indigenous
peoples. And there is no better time than our national day to reflect on
Aboriginal Advisory NAIDOC week
Reference Group that history, and the pivotal contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Peoples.”
In August 2019, Auspire formed Auspire delivered an event during
its inaugural Aboriginal Advisory NAIDOC week in collaboration
— Kim Beazley , Governor of Western Australia, 2020 Australia Day address.
Reference Group with invited with the Chamber of Commerce
contributors including Rishelle Hume, and Industry WA. We delivered
Colleen Hayward, Danny Ford and the pilot of our now established
Tracy Westerman. Aboriginal Cultural Awareness
The Group has been established workshops. Approximately 80
to provide Auspire with advice attendees consisting of CCIWA
regarding Aboriginal histories members and staff, Auspire
and cultural priorities that may Board, staff and Ambassadors
contribute to a more culturally experienced an emotional and
aware and inclusive national identity empowering half-day workshop,
and allow us a better understanding learning about Aboriginal culture
of the protocols and cultural and understanding the impacts
sensitivities that should be taken into of colonisation that still play out
account by Auspire in the delivery of today with our First Peoples and
its programs and initiatives in WA. mainstream Australia.
NAIDOC Week Cultural Awareness Workshop with CCIWA Rishelle Hume, Danny Ford, Rose Walley
15 16Reconciliation Week
“The team at Auspire acknowledge the traditional The theme for National Reconciliation
Week 2020 In this together,
all contribute to right the wrongs of
our history.”
Throughout the week we shared
a series of video vignettes and
custodians of the land we live and work on, the encouraged all Australians to reflect
on the part they play on our journey Reconciliation week this year was
messages featuring members of our
Inspiring Australians Network.
Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation. towards reconciliation. right in the middle of COVID-19, which Our wonderful alumni and
meant all of the regular in-person ambassadors including Prof John
We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture During Reconciliation Week, Auspire
participated in a range of initiatives
activations and events were delivered
virtually. On the first morning to
Newnham AM (2020 Senior Australian
of the Year), Prof Lyn Beazley AO
and the contribution they make to the life of this starting with a National Sorry Day start Reconciliation Week, Auspire (WA 2015 Australian of the Year),
recognition. “On National Sorry Day, participated in an online national Ashlee Harrison (WA 2014 Young
beautiful city and region. we recognise members of the Stolen virtual Acknowledgement of Country Australian of the Year finalist) and
Generations. We all have a role to bringing the theme In This Together, Conrad Liveris (Auspire Ambassador)
We extend our acknowledgement to all First Peoples play in working towards reconciliation to life. Homes, workplaces, and discussed “What does Reconciliation
and we’re proud to work closely schools took part to acknowledge our mean to you?”
from the many Nations across Australia as Traditional with our Aboriginal friends in helping land and its traditional custodians
Custodians of this Land and pay our respects to Elders to build strong relationships and a
respectful community where we can
throughout Australia.
past and present across Australia.”
— Auspire’s virtual Acknowledgement of Country
17 18Aboriginal Culture and
Reconciliation Lunch Awareness Workshops
with Leaders
In response to our Strategic Pillar The sessions create a safe space Auspire believes it is important to
On Wednesday 3rd June, Auspire may all contribute to achieving that focuses on reconciliation, we where participants can deeply give proper recognition to Aboriginal
held its inaugural ‘Lunch with reconciliation in Australia. developed an Aboriginal Cultural connect with topics including: culture and truth telling. Our hope
Leaders’ event coinciding with Awareness and Understanding is that participants gain a greater
• The barriers between Aboriginal
the twentieth anniversary of the Panelists included Dr Robert Workshop with the aim of bridging the knowledge of Aboriginal culture with
peoples and non-Aboriginal
reconciliation walks of 2000, when Isaacs AM, Dr Rishelle Hume AM, knowledge gap between Aboriginal an aim of creating real and lasting
Australians.
people came together to walk Prof Cheryl Kickett-Tucker, Yarlalu and Non-Aboriginal culture. Delivered change through understanding
on bridges and roads across the Thomas and our Q & A facilitator with the professional support of • Significant moments in history and empathy.
nation and show their support for Ms Krista Dunstan. Auspire feels Aboriginal leaders and facilitators, that have shaped the way
a more reconciled Australia. a great sense of privilege to have our first workshop was delivered in Aboriginal Australians are today.
welcomed participants not only November 2019 in collaboration with
• Cultural beliefs, customs
Over a 45 minute ‘lunch break’ in WA but across Australia, which Reconciliation WA.
and values and their role in
our five highly-respected demonstrated and reinforced the mainstream Australian society.
Aboriginal Community Leaders trust that is placed in Auspire to To maximise reach, we now run a
shared stories, thoughts and deliver these important messages. variety of formats including private • Contemporary vs traditional
ideals on what Reconciliation, or public sessions either online or lifestyles, connection to country,
Culture, Understanding and in-person. While our facilitators community, and kinship.
Acknowledgement means to them, speak from a Noongar perspective • The importance of self-
which was followed by a group the content is very relevant determination and identity.
discussion and Q&A session. throughout Australia. During 2019-
• The pathway to wellbeing.
It provided all participants 2020, participants attended from
easy and meaningful ways we Queensland, NSW and Canberra, as
well as WA.
19 20Recognising inspiring
community role models
Australian of the Year
Awards
The Australian of the Year Awards is Australia presented certificates to
now in its 60th year. It’s arguably our the 16 nominees and Awards to the
country’s most prestigious award four recipients. The 2019 Alumni were
program and over the years we’ve had welcomed back to assist in presenting
many West Australians recognised the awards.
with our nation’s top honour across
four categories. From Fiona Wood The WA 2020 Australian of the Year
to Craig Challen; Fred Chaney to recipients are
John Newhnam, Akram Azimi to
Samantha Kerr, Western Australians 2020 Local Hero (WA)
are continuing to lead the way and Suzy Urbaniak, Science Educator
shine a light on our nation’s greatest
achievements and make progress in 2020 Young Australian of the Year (WA)
the causes close to our hearts. Yarlalu Thomas, Medical Student in
Genetic and Rare Diseases
The prestigious WA Chapter of the
Australian of the Year Awards event 2020 Senior Australian of the Year (WA)
was held at Government House Prof John Newnham AM, Leader of
Ballroom and Gardens on Thursday, Modern Obstetrics
7 November 2019.
2020 Australian of the Year (WA)
Guests were entertained by a Annie Fogarty AM, Education and Social
young group of musicians from Venturer
the WA Academy of Performing
Arts and Curtin University. The Prof John Newnham AM very
ceremony opened with an incredible deservedly received the national
Acknowledgement of Country and Senior Australian of the Year Award
performance by Gina Williams and from the Prime Minister in Canberra
Guy Ghouse who performed songs in on the eve of Australia Day 2020.
Noongar language.
The Australian of the Year Awards is
ABC Radio veteran, Geoff Hutchison supported in Western Australia by
was the Master of Ceremonies and the WA State Government as the WA
Auslan interpreters were engaged to Division Awards partner. Thanks also
ensure the ceremony was made as to long-standing Auspire partners
accessible as possible. Lavan, Fogarty Wines, Westcare,
UWA, Attained, Kiosk, Deloitte, BDO,
Auspire Chairman, Bradley Woods Gerard Daniels and the Office of
welcomed guests and the Hon Kim Multicultural Interests.
Beazley AC, Governor of Western
21 22Community Citizen of
the Year Awards Aussie of the Month
Each year our Gold Associate showcase grass-roots community Aussie of the Month is delivered instead acknowledging outstanding growth in participation rates. We
councils throughout WA participate achievement and active citizenship. nationally and is now active in contribution within their school work closely with the National
in the Community Citizen of the In 2020, 0ver 240 Community Citizen every state and territory across the and local community. 2020 saw Australia Day Council and
Year Awards. These awards are of the Year awards were presented by country. It is a primary school-based significant program growth as Department of Home Affairs for the
presented on Australia Day each local councils during their Australia program recognising students for new states including Victoria and successful delivery of the program,
year by Local Councils. The awards Day celebrations at over 80 locations their contribution to community. Queensland came on board. which also includes guest visits to
inspire community contribution throughout Western Australia. The program aligns to the Values for schools around the country from
and participation and encourage Australian Schooling and Curriculum During the year, we also participated Australian of the Year Local Hero
community engagement and pride The Governor of Western Australia, framework and recognises students in the Melbourne Education Show Award Alumni speaking to students
at a local level and are a highly- Kim Beazley is the Patron of these for their effort outside of academic providing an excellent opportunity and school communities.
regarded platform to recognise local much loved awards. application or sporting achievement, for national exposure and continued
citizens’ community contribution and
His Excellency, General the Honourable David Hurley. AC DSC (Retd)
23 24Inspiring Leadership in
Community
Auspire’s series of public events feature members of the
Inspiring Australians Network. These outstanding community
leaders and role models, who are Australian of the Year Awards
Alumni inspire others to feel a sense of pride in our national
identity and encourage us all to look within our own community
Inspiring Australians
Leadership breakfast
Auspire delivered an Inspiring As a trailblazer in journalism, media standing proud on each table, raising
Australians breakfast event featuring and business, Ita is still a force to be awareness of the ongoing work in
special guest Ita Buttrose at the reckoned with. She is also one of the breast cancer research undertaken
State Reception Centre in October nation’s most celebrated Australian by Breast Cancer Network Australia.
2019 for 250 attendees. The event of the Year Awards alumni and a most
was supported by Bethanie, Western fitting keynote speaker to launch
Australia’s leading aged care Celebrating 60 Years of the Australian
providers for seniors seeking to live of the Year Awards. We also used the
well and retire into a welcoming and opportunity to support Breast Cancer
engaging community. Awareness Month, with Pink Ladies
25 26Building Capacity for Inclusion
Inspiring Australians
Community Forum
Dr Craig Challen SCV, Australian fundraising efforts of the Melville
of the Year 2019 was the keynote Rotary Club for youth mental health
speaker for a Community Forum held initiatives on Monday 21 October 2019 Community Civics
in collaboration with the Rotary Club at All Saints College, Bull Creek.
of Melville. The event supported the
and Citizenship
Masterclasses and
Forums
Auspire promotes cultural diversity CaLD backgrounds. The sessions information on the different levels of
as an economic, social and cultural assist with understanding the Government, the electoral process,
asset which helps create a more meaning and importance of active peoples’ rights and responsibilities as
confident and engaged CaLD citizenship, community participation citizens and our values as a nation.
Community. With the support and contribution to public life and The program features guest speakers
of the Office of Multicultural help participants gain confidence from the Auspire Inspiring Australians
Interests, the Auspire team delivered to get involved in their Australian Network and these sessions
Understanding Civics and Citizenship citizenship. The Masterclasses provide continued online during COVID-19.
Masterclasses and Community the opportunity to engage on a
Forums to support those from slightly deeper level as we provide
Dr Craig Challen, 2019 Australian of the Year
Inspiring Australians
High School Forums
WA 2019 Young Australian of the
Year, Noelle Martin visited a range
of high schools throughout the year
delivering her message of resilience
and courage. Noelle has spoken to
groups of students at Applecross
Senior High School and Australian
Islamic College and has developed
these relationships and continued
to engage with their senior cohorts
for more involved discussions and
mentor opportunities.
27 28Intercultural Diversity Australian
and Inclusion workshops Citizenship Day
Auspire’s Intercultural Diversity best talent and attracting a broader on our own intercultural fluency,
Partnering with the Department of by His Excellency and also having Mrs
and Inclusion workshops have range of customers. understand the four core Intercultural
Home Affairs for a special Citizenship Hurley assist with the launch of Aussie
been designed to increase cultural competencies, reduce stress from
Day activity, the Auspire team, along of the Month presenting the award to
awareness, knowledge, and As with our other capacity building uncertainty of cultural differences and
with Their Excellencies, The Governor- South Newman’s first recipient.
communication to promote better programs we run these highly invest in developing our own cross-
General and Mrs Hurley attended a visit
collaboration by embracing difference. interactive workshops in a variety of cultural competence.
to South Newman Primary School on WA’s 2019 Local Hero, Prof Cheryl
Workplaces that manage cultural formats including private or public
Australian Citizenship Day. It was such Kickett-Tucker was invited to
diversity well, receive a host of benefits sessions either online or in-person. Our
an exciting experience for the children participate, and we organized to fly her
including recruiting and retaining the focus in these sessions is to reflect
to be present as 18 conferees received in with the Governor General’s Official
their Australian Citizenship officiated Party on the Royal Airforce Jet.
StudyPerth team at Auspires’s Intercultural Diversity and Inclusion training.
Citizenship Ceremonies
in schools
To support primary-aged school Citizenship ceremonies are a involved in assisting children at the
children understand the value of significant community event, grass roots level understand what it
their citizenship, we work closely where our newest citizens make means to be a Citizen along with an
with the Department of Home Affairs the Australian Citizenship Pledge. appreciation and acknowledgement
to offer Citizenship Ceremonies in For most people, this is the final of our vibrant diversity of cultures as
primary schools. step in their journey to becoming an we welcome our newest Australians.
Australian and we are proud to be
Photo Credit: SBS AAP, Dan Peled Photo credit: Shire of Murray
29 30Additional Strategic
Initiatives
Expanded Corporate
Membership Offering
As part of our broader accessibility with the national narrative of Reflect Our thanks to all of our Associates
and inclusion goals, Auspire Respect, Celebrate and to access across our Corporate, Gold and
formalised a Corporate Associate Auspire’s capacity building training Standard categories for your
membership, with the main objective and leadership events at subsidised continued support of our programs
for the Corporate sector to engage membership pricing. and initiatives.
Welcome to Auspire’s Corporate Associates.
Expanded team
With the growth of Auspire’s and Fundraising Manager and a and ability to respond to grant and
Community Development programs, Community Development Officer. sponsorship opportunities for future
Auspire introduced two new core These two new roles have assisted financial sustainability.
roles into the team; a Partnerships the expansion of the social enterprise
Mosaic Magazine
Auspire was invited to submit an Mosaic. Issue 51, was launched was themed Exporing Australian
opinion piece to the Federation in July. The article featured six Values. A copy of the article is in the
of Ethnic Communities Council different perspectives from Not for pages to follow.
Australia for its magazine Australian Profit leaders around Australia and
31 32INSPIRING A NATIONAL IDENTITY
WITH INCLUSION AT ITS HEART
BY MS MORGEN LEWIS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AUSPIRE
Morgen Lewis is the Chief Executive Officer of Auspire—the Australia Day
Council in WA, a not-for-profit member-based association operating in the
space of community leadership, civics and citizenship. She is responsible
for the delivery of a number of key social inclusion and community
recognition programs including the Australian of the Year Awards.
Morgen has over 26 years’ experience operating across marketing
communications, brand strategy and activation, stakeholder management
and organisational performance management. She commenced her
working life as a creative in advertising agencies before moving into
the brand and communications strategy side as an advertising and
marketing consultant. Morgen’s passion for people, leadership, marketing
and business strategy as well as her role as a Board Member with the
Australia Day Council in WA, inspired the career move to join the Australia
Day Council as Chief Executive Officer in January 2016. Since then her
focus has been on the development of capacity building and thought
leadership in the space of social and cultural inclusion.
H
ow we feel about our citizenship Strait Islander peoples and its enduring effect on
and behave as Australians play many in our communities today.
a highly-influential role in the
Finally, we know that when people come to
perception of our national identity.
Australia, they come for a different, better life
As we become more and more
but often as new Australians, especially those
culturally diverse as a country,
middle aged, there are huge challenges. These
having a strong sense of belonging to a national
include the obvious things such as English as a
identity is important.
second language, lack of recognition of overseas
We regularly hear from our leaders that qualifications and lack of work experience. On
Australia is now one of the most successful, top of all this, simply feeling a sense of belonging
culturally-diverse societies in the world. to a new community can be the hardest.
According to 2016 census data, one in three
According to Deakin University’s Dr Amanuel
Australians were born overseas and we are
Elias’s landmark research, funded by the Human
home to people from more than 190 countries.
Rights Commission in 2016, discrimination and
Australia is also home to the world’s oldest living
exclusion is still a major problem and cost the
culture and, of the 270 languages and dialects
Australian economy an estimated 3.6 per cent
we speak in our communities and our homes,
of GDP each year for the ten-year period 2001 –
around 50 are Aboriginal and Torres Strait
2011.1 That’s close to $450 billion. If the social
Islander. Migration represented 60 per cent of
issue of exclusion and discrimination is not
Australia’s population growth in 2013; 86 per
justification enough, the economic downside is
cent of Australians believe that multiculturalism
surely reason to work harder on getting this right.
has been beneficial for our country; and most
Australian’s support action to reduce racism. As part of the National Australia Day Council
These are the facts that we know because they Network, Auspire, Australia Day Council WA
are continuously portrayed in the media. has never been one to shy away from Australia’s
colonial past nor these facts about our modern-
What we also know is that 1 in 5 Australian’s
day nation. Instead, as a small NGO and recently
have experienced discrimination because
registered charity, Auspire’s organisational belief
of their appearance, and that Australia has
is that no matter where each of our personal
gravely suffered from a lack of knowledge and
stories began as Australians, we all have a role
understanding of what went on here during
to play in building more socially and culturally
colonisation, its impact on Aboriginal and Torres
inclusive communities.
ISSUE 51 23
33 34HAVING A SENSE
OF BELONGING IS
CRITICAL FOR MENTAL,
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC
WELLBEING FOR ALL
PEOPLE, NOT JUST
THOSE FROM CALD
BACKGROUNDS.
Auspire’s strategy is based on the principles
of an inclusive Australia and it delivers several
programs and initiatives throughout the year,
designed to encourage active and positive
participation, inclusion and capacity-building in
the community. It also works with its national
network, which presides over awards that
identify and celebrate people and groups who
deliver nation-strengthening outcomes. The
most high-profile of these being the Australian
of the Year awards.
In 2018, Auspire established a new program
to support migrants, particularly those from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
It is a series of free Civics and Citizenship
masterclasses, developed in response to a need
identified in collaboration with Auspire’s program
partner, the Office of Multicultural Interests;
a Western Australian State Government
multicultural policy office.
Auspire delivers the masterclasses to help
build confidence and provide knowledge about
the benefit of active citizenship supported with
information that helps unpack mainstream
Australian values such ‘fair go’ and ‘mateship’.
The classes also cover some more practical
content such as the Australian Constitution and
the Australian electoral process, so participants
get a high-level overview of our systems of
government and how to make their vote count.
The sessions also feature a case study by a
member of Auspire’s Inspiring Australians
Network, which includes individuals recognised
by the community for their own achievements
and contribution.
Theresa Pham is the Community Program
Support Officer at Mercy Care in Mirrabooka,
one of Perth’s more multicultural communities,
about 12km North of the metro area. Mirrabooka
claims to have a population where 72 percent of
people say both parents were born overseas.
Ms Pham notes how ‘Auspire’s Civics and
Citizenship Masterclasses assist members
of our community better understand not only
their rights of being Australian but that they
CIVIC AND CITIZENSHIP MASTER CLASS PARTICIPANTS
also have a responsibility to participate and get
LEARNING ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL PROCESS involved positively in community’. Ms Pham has
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35 36Leadership and Governance
THE
PRINCIPLES
OF INCLUSION AND Bradley Woods Peter King Morgen Lewis David Hinton
BELONGING ARE NOT Chairman Deputy Chairman Chief Executive Officer Finance Director
seen first-hand how the masterclasses help JUST IMPORTANT IN A
attendees feel much more self-assured that
their participation in all aspects of the Australian
COMMUNITY SETTING For nearly 30 years Bradley Peter has spent 2 decades Morgen is an experienced David is a finance executive
way of life is welcomed and wanted: BUT ARE ALSO BEING
has been one of Australia’s as a Senior Executive in senior executive, company with over 20 years of
‘People leave these sessions inspired by what RECOGNISED AS CRITICAL
leading advocates for prominent Australian director and brand/marketing experience in senior
they’ve heard and learned.’ FOR BUSINESS
SUCCESS. protecting jobs and businesses organisations. His career strategist. After serving on management roles in ASX
The Civics and Citizenship masterclasses are
currently delivered eight times a year, four of in the hotel, hospitality and spans corporate services the Auspire board for two listed companies. He was
those at the Constitutional Centre in West Perth tourism industries. and operations and includes years, Morgen was appointed appointed to the Board
and the rest delivered in the community either
expertise in leadership, Chief Executive Officer in April 2018 after being
via local councils or directly with community Bradley has been the CEO
groups such as Mercy Care. Other groups which business development, and Executive Director in appointed to the Finance
have taken advantage of the classes are Regions of the Australian Hotels
logistics, organisational December 2015 bringing and Risk Committee in
of Africa, the Metropolitan Migrant Resource Association (AHA) since
Centre and the African Leadership Initiative. change and operational with her over 25 years’ October 2017. David
‘Employees want their CEOs to speak up directly 1998 and is a Board Member
management of multi-site, experience in leadership has worked in a diverse
‘Having a sense of belonging is critical for on social issues such as diversity and inclusion’ of Tourism Australia, the
mental, social and economic wellbeing for all he said. The Edelman Report however, goes a step state-wide operations. Peter roles working in Marketing range of industries and
people, not just those from CaLD backgrounds’ further and says business leaders must do more Australian Government’s
has a Graduate Certificate Communications, Stakeholder has specialised in the ICT
says Kirsten Larkin, Auspire’s Civics and than talk, they must demonstrate their personal international tourism
Citizenship Program Manager. Kirsten said the commitment, inside and outside the organisation. in Business, studied at the Management, Change space where he is currently
marketing agency. Bradley
Auspire team is encouraged by the feedback London Business School Management and Business the CFO and Company
Even his Holiness Pope Francisis delivers is also National Chair of the
received at the sessions, so much so Auspire and he has also held several Strategy Development. Secretary of the ASX
the same message. In his 2017 Ted Talk he
is exploring the opportunity to expand the Commonwealth’s Tourism,
comments about how wonderful it would be if Board positions within non- listed global IT services
themes further to include some Aboriginal
equality and social inclusion would come along Travel and Hospitality IRC, Morgen has held Marketing
cultural awareness. The high-level concept of government organisations. provider, Empired Ltd, and
in equal measure as the growth of scientific
culture is also discussed in the classes and responsible for Australia’s Director roles in the retail,
and technological innovation. He questioned In 2008, his contributions prior to that the national
whilst attendees are encouraged to embrace all tourism and hospitality higher education and utilities’
why we place so much more importance on received national recognition telecommunications
aspects of Australian society and share in our
political, economic and scientific progress than industry’s vocational training sectors, and prior to joining
way of life it is stressed this needn’t be at the through the Australian provider Amcom
relationships and respect among individuals,
expense of their own culture, beliefs and values. and VET curriculum. Other Auspire Morgen was Group
peoples and communities. Honours system. He is Telecommunications Ltd.
The principles of inclusion and belonging are not roles include Board Member Business Director with The
The team at Auspire—Australia Day Council WA— currently Chief Executive
just important in a community setting but are also of Tourism Accommodation Brand Agency, providing
believe they are onto something with this initiative
being recognised as critical for business success Officer for Ronald McDonald
and are now developing other complementary Australia - the peak national strategic brand and marketing
rising to the top of many corporate culture House Western Australia.
programs to ‘book-end’ the initiative including
agendas in recent years. Leaders the world over body for accommodation communication solutions.
Cultural Competency workshops.
are discussing the importance of it. Alan Joyce,
hotels and resorts; Chair of
CEO of Qantas, attended an Auspire event last For more information about Auspire and its Morgen has a bachelor’s
month and in his address referenced the recent work, visit auspire.org.au or contact Morgen Hospitality Group Training;
release of the 2019 Edelman Trust Barometer. Lewis, CEO on +61499 111 944 degree in Arts, a Post
Board Member Ronald
Graduate Diploma in Business,
McDonald House WA and
a Certified Practicing Marketer
1
See http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30079135/elias-measuringthe-2015A.pdf mental health charity Healthy
2
Schwartz, S.H., Basic Human Values: An Overview, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, page 1. and is a graduate of the
3
Ibid. Mind Menu Inc.
Australian Institute of
Bradley has a degree Company Directors.
26
in International
Business Relations.
37 38Reg Howard- Rishelle Michael Ken Matthew Rabia
Smith Hume McPhail Michael Tonts Siddique
Reg Howard-Smith is Rishelle has over 25 years’ Michael is a Senior For over 40 years, Dr Ken Matthew is presently Rabia Siddique is a multi,
currently Chair of the West experience in Aboriginal Consultant in KPMG’s Michael AC has been known Professor of Geography award-winning international
Australian Waste Authority engagement ranging from management consulting for his tireless and respected and Executive Dean of the human rights and criminal
and the Construction Training employment, education, division. Working within contribution to many aspects Faculty of Arts, Business, lawyer, professional speaker,
Fund WA. justice and health. She has Customer Brand Marketing of government, business Law and Education at leadership consultant, best-
added significant value to Advisory, Michael helps and community. With a The University of Western selling author, advocate and
Prior to his current respected career in planning
Aboriginal advancement by clients improve how Australia. He is formerly the media commentator.
appointments, Reg Howard- and engineering over several
demonstrating Aboriginal they serve and satisfy Head of the UWA’s School of
Smith was Chief Executive of decades plus several significant Over the last 25 years Rabia
leadership and is seen as a customers. Prior to joining Earth and Environment and
the Chamber of Minerals & leadership roles, Dr Michael has undertaken community
professional figurehead to KPMG, Michael worked as a Director of the Institute for
Energy (CME) from November brings a wealth of experience and humanitarian aid
approach to engage with marketing coordinator for Regional Development.
2007 to July 2018. From and insight from multiple around the globe. In 2006
the Aboriginal community in commercial real estate firm
2002 to 2007, he was the sectors. His professional work she was awarded a Queens
Western Australia. CBRE.
director with CME and had includes leadership in Commendation for her human
He has served as a Director
responsibilities in human Rishelle is Chairperson of the Michael serves as a higher education, research rights work in Iraq, was
and Chairman for WA Planning
resources, occupational Mandjah Boodjah Aboriginal councillor for the Town of and education on matters runner-up Australian Women
Commission, Main Roads WA,
health and safety, education Corporation; Co-Founder East Fremantle after two related to rural and of the Year UK in 2009, and
Public Service Commission,
and training, immigration, and Co-Chairperson terms as Deputy Mayor. First regional communities, and in 2016 was WA finalist in the
East Perth Redevelopment
skill shortage initiatives and Western Australian elected in 2013, he plays longstanding interests in Australian of the Year awards.
Authority, WA Museum Board
finance. Immediately prior Aboriginal Leadership an active role in the local matters related to urban and Rabia has been named by
of Trustees, The University of
to joining CME, Mr Howard- Institute; and a member of government sector. Western Australia Senate, the regional policy. Westpac and the Australian
Smith was employed by Noongar Charitable Trust Western Australian Cricket Financial Review as one of the
Joining the board in 2017,
Woodside and throughout Advisory Council. Association and many other top 100 Women of Influence.
Michael contributes his
the early to mid-1990’s, he not-for-profit and charitable
Rishelle also serves on the marketing, organisational Rabia joined the the Auspire
worked in a national senior organisations.
board of Ronald McDonald change and local Board in April 2020 and is
management position with
House WA, is an Ambassador government experience Dr Michael has been also a Board Member of the
George Weston Foods. In the
of the EON Foundation, towards achieving Auspire’s recognised in the Order of International Foundation
1980’s, Mr Howard-Smith
Ambassador of Little socially and culturally Australia awards twice and in of Non-Violence, Museum
held advocacy positions
Athletics WA, and was inclusive vision for Australia. 2006, Dr Michael was sworn of Freedom and Tolerance,
in Western Australia and
appointed to UNESCO as the in as the 30th Governor of Wesley College and Calan
Victoria within the Trade Union
Commissioner of Culture Western Australia. Williams Racing. Rabia is an
movement. He commenced his
for Australia. Ambassador to several WA
career with BHP in Perth. Mr He is currently Chair of the
based charities and not for
Howard-Smith is a graduate International Centre for Radio
profit organisations, and is
of the University of Western Astronomy Research, Chair
driven by her commitment
Australia, with a major in of Perth Modern School and
to social justice, equality
Economics. President of the National
Trust WA. and inclusion.
39 40Member of the Australia Day
Australia Day Council Council of
National Network Western Australia
The work of the Australia Day Council of Western Australia is generously
supported by the following government, corporate and community partners.
National Diversity and Inclusion Partner
Principal Australian of the Year Awards Partners (WA)
he Australia Day State Supporters
Australia Day Council of
tional Network Western Australia
Program and Event Sponsors
Strategic Partners
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