Government of Western Australia

🌟 EverNow returns to Boorloo/Perth this October 🤩 The free festival takes place during Kambarang from 3 – 7 October celebrating the Noongar season of birth, new life and renewal. It is a multi-sensory festival drawing inspiration from WA's rich biodiversity, creativity and our First Nations people's enduring connection to the land. EverNow takes place around the same time as the World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit in Perth, providing an opportunity for hundreds of global leaders, who will be in WA, to experience the event. Sign up to keep up-to-date with the latest event information: www.evernow.com.au 📷: Song Circle and Boorna Waanginy: The Trees Speak, EverNow 2023, taken by Jessica Wyld Photography.

Eligible WA families will receive a $300 clothing allowance in both 2024 and 2025. This will support secondary students at Western Australian public and non-government schools with their education and help cover uniform costs. Families who have received the $115 payment earlier this year will receive an additional $185 in Term 3. Applications for the next school year will be available in early 2025. Find out more information on the Secondary School Allowance and eligibility at: https://lnkd.in/gDrvqTPn

Getting around the city on a CAT bus will soon be cleaner and more sustainable. As part of the transition to zero-emission public transport in Western Australia, the first Perth CBD electric CAT bus is complete and will soon begin services. Made locally in Malaga, it will be one of 18 new electric buses used on the CBD CAT bus routes. The delivery of this new electric bus fleet is supporting more than 100 local jobs, including nine apprenticeships. Four electric CAT buses are already operating in Joondalup, saving 350 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions since starting operation in February 2022. Find out more about the Public Transport Authority Electric Bus Program here: https://lnkd.in/gFccFUga

The Albany Ring Road is the biggest road infrastructure project ever undertaken in Western Australia's Great Southern region. The final section between South Coast Highway and Hanrahan Road/Frenchman Bay Road is open. This new section is helping to divert heavy vehicles around Albany, improving freight efficiency and safety for all. Take a look at some of the works happening here: https://lnkd.in/ggwaZTX2

This year’s NAIDOC Week theme is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud. 🔥 According to the National NAIDOC Committee, 'Keep the Fire Burning!' is a nod to the vitality and endurance of culture, and a nod to connection with Country and community, while 'Blak, Loud and Proud' represents an unapologetic celebration of identity. This year's poster, designed by Deb Belyea, is called 'Urapun Muy' which means 'One Fire' from the Kalaw Kawaw Ya dialect of the Top Western Islands of the Torres Strait. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for everyone to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and celebrate the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country. Find out more about this year's NAIDOC Week theme, resources and events here: www.naidoc.org.au

The METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension Project has delivered 14.5 kilometres of new rail from Butler to Yanchep – helping support ongoing growth in the area and reduce traffic congestion. With this extension, over 150,000 future residents of the Yanchep–Two Rocks area will have an additional transport option for traveling around Perth. To celebrate this milestone, METRONET is hosting a free family event on Sunday, 14 July 2024 at Yanchep Station from where you can catch the train to the new Eglinton and Alkimos stations and be one of the first to view the amazing public art pieces and facilities. For more information on the Yanchep Rail Extension opening, visit: https://lnkd.in/gRqMjpnH

It's tax return time! Be wary of emails, phone calls and text messages claiming to be from the Australian Taxation Office. If you think a phone call, SMS, voicemail, email or interaction on social media claiming to be from the ATO is not genuine, do not engage with it. The ATO or myGov will never send an email or text message with a link to sign in to myGov. If in doubt, sign into your myGov account or contact Services Australia directly. Do not rely on the contact information in the email of SMS if you think it’s a scam. Stay vigilant to the warning signs and report any suspicious activity: https://lnkd.in/g-Pyjcq7 📣 Report scams to WA ScamNet: scamnet.wa.gov.au

NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held from 7 – 14 July 2024. 🙌 NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for everyone to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. Here are some ideas to help inspire your team, workplace, school, club or community group to celebrate National NAIDOC Week. For more ideas, visit https://lnkd.in/gdwD6ykn Find out what NAIDOC Week events are happening near you: https://lnkd.in/dexeVKVM

Perth Zoo works in partnership with local and global conservation partners to save wildlife. Since 1992, more than 5,000 animals bred at Perth Zoo have been released into protected wildlife habitats. The Native Species Breeding Program has released 264 endangered animals back into the wild in the last year alone. This includes: 🔸 13 Numbats 🔸 118 White-bellied frogs 🔸 67 Orange-bellied frogs 🔸 66 Dibblers One day at a time, these programs are helping secure a future for these species on the brink of extinction. To find out more about the conservation program, visit https://lnkd.in/gsB_58dE

The Construction Visa Subsidy Program is making a significant impact on businesses across Western Australia. From addressing skill shortages and supporting local businesses, the program is also aiding skilled migrants in moving to WA and securing jobs in the construction industry. WA employers looking to sponsor skilled migrant workers can claim up to $10,000 towards sponsored visa costs through the Construction Visa Subsidy Program. To learn more about the Construction Visa Subsidy Program visit 👉 https://bit.ly/4bQA4Q7