City of Perth

Yesterday's Diversity & Innovation TechFest 2025 was a groundbreaking event that provided entrepreneurs with migrant and international backgrounds the opportunity to gain valuable business insights, develop essential skills and network with like-minded individuals. The event took place at the Perth Town Hall, where Deputy Lord Mayor Cr Bruce Reynolds delivered a warm welcome, emphasizing the significance of fostering an inclusive economy. Following this, Marginpreneur Founder Dr Eunice Sari shared her remarkable entrepreneurial journey, from humble beginnings as a young child to her current success. She highlighted the importance of diversification and collaboration in shaping the future of technology and innovation. Councillor David Goncalves was also in attendance, advocating for the importance of diversity in this thriving sector. This event was proudly supported by the City of Perth though its Economic Development Sponsorship Program. 

Today, we proudly recognise World Down Syndrome Day with a splash of colour and the spirit of inclusivity! 💙 Our team donned their funkiest socks and gathered for a morning tea fit for a king – an opportunity to celebrate one of our own, Joseph Salt, Customer Experience Administration Officer. Joseph is a true shining light at the City, known and appreciated across the organisation for his positivity, strong work ethic, and unwavering enthusiasm. World Down Syndrome Day is a time to raise awareness, foster understanding, and advocate for greater inclusion. This year’s theme, ‘Improve Our Support Systems’, emphasises the importance of strengthening the resources and networks that empower individuals with Down Syndrome. At the City of Perth, our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Framework reflects our commitment to championing equity and ensuring that everyone can participate equally: https://lnkd.in/gCWK2WAJ As a workplace, we continue to foster an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals are valued for their unique contributions and lived experiences. Let’s celebrate the strength of our diverse community, today and every day!

Through our Safe City services and support we collaborate with a range of Government services and community service providers. The upcoming East Perth Community Forum on Monday 31 March, 6pm-7:30pm, has a special focus on strengthening the connections between community and the relevant services. The City of Perth, WA Police, Department of Communities and the Wungening Aboriginal Corporation are set to be on hand to answer questions and share ideas with our community. The event is ticketed for East Perth residents – secure your ticket here (two tickets available per registrant): https://lnkd.in/gWbEGe55 We also want to answer and field as many questions and ideas as possible. Attendees are encouraged to submit questions and ideas to the City by 5pm, Thursday 27 March via https://lnkd.in/ghHnuNG3 so they can be answered on the night. We hope to see you there.

Spotted something not right when out in the City? Now you can Snap Send Solve it! Thanks to free app Snap Send Solve, reporting local issues has never been easier – just snap a photo, provide the details and submit via the app. The City’s services will be straight onto it! Wondering what you can report? Think illegal rubbish dumps, unclean areas, broken footpaths, graffiti, damaged street trees or City property. But to keep it really simple, you can send us pretty much anything that needs attention 🤳 Download Snap Send Solve today – iPhones (App Store) and Android devices (Play Store).

The City of Perth was proud to support the Australia Zambia Business Council Inc's inaugural event, the Australia-Zambia: A World of Opportunities Business Conference. Held at the historic Perth Town Hall, this dynamic one-day event highlighted the economic collaboration, investment opportunities and cultural exchange between Australia and Zambia. The Deputy Lord Mayor Cr Bruce Reynolds delivered a heartfelt welcome address to attendees and discussed the strength of its international business relations and further collaborative opportunities. The highlight of the event was a captivating keynote address by His Excellency Dr. Elias Munshya, Zambia's High Commissioner to Australia and New Zealand. Following this, there were engaging panel discussions with industry experts in mining, technology, education and healthcare, as well as a mini-exhibition featuring products and services from innovative Zambian-founded businesses in Perth. #CityOfPerth #CityOfLight #CitySponsored #AZBC

Yesterday, the 2025 Perth Tourism Expo made its triumphant return to the Pan Pacific Perth, bringing together 20 tourism operators from around Perth in a dynamic speed networking event. This professional development platform allowed hotel staff and visitor information centre staff to connect, expand their knowledge, and discover the incredible experiences our beautiful city has to offer. Key Highlights: • Speed Networking: Engaging sessions that facilitated meaningful connections between industry professionals. • Industry Collaboration: A collaborative effort by Les Clefs d'Or (WA), supported by the City of Perth, Tourism WA and Pan Pacific Perth. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in making this event a resounding success! We're excited to see the impact of these new connections in the months to come.

Join Innovate Australia on Thursday 3 April for the final event in its thought-provoking AI Innovation Summit series. Held at PKF Perth, this event will delve into the exciting advancements in artificial intelligence in both Australia and Korea. Hear from industry thought leaders; engage in panel discussions; and network with like-minded AI enthusiasts and professionals. For tickets, visit: https://lnkd.in/gWWzwubt The City is proud to support this event and is commitment to the growth and development of the local technology and innovation sector. #CityOfPerth #CityOfLight #CitySponsored #InnovateAustralia

What a weekend! 🌈🎌 The City came alive with cultural celebrations, starting with Perth Japan Festival at Supreme Court Gardens. This beautifully curated event offered a glimpse into Japanese culture, with Cr Liam Gobbert JP delivering an inspiring speech to kick things off. Guests were treated to traditional tea ceremonies, martial arts displays, and stunning displays of music, dance and pop culture. 🌟 Celebrations continued at WA's largest Holi celebration at Wellington Square — a day bursting with colour, music, and dance. The atmosphere was electric, with water slides, rain dances, and mouthwatering food all coming together to create an unforgettable experience. Cr Raj Doshi shared heartfelt words with attendees as they embraced the spirit of the festival. 🎉 A huge thank you to both events for bringing our community together and showcasing the rich cultural heritage that makes our City so special. 🧡

As most of us knock off for the weekend, the City of Perth’s parks maintenance team will be busy keeping our city sparkling. 🌳 The team are on the ground seven days a week to ensure our 120 hectares of green spaces stay pristine, safe, and ready for our residents and visitors to enjoy. Their days are busy – collecting rubbish, emptying bins, cleaning barbecues, mowing lawns, pruning trees, and maintaining gardens. Wellington Square, in particular, gets extra attention, with rubbish picked up twice a day and regular safety checks to keep the play space clean and hazard-free. It’s a big job, but the team loves seeing their hard work pay off, especially when the parks are buzzing with people enjoying the space. And while they’re dedicated to keeping things looking great, we can all do our part by cleaning up after ourselves and reporting any issues through the Snap Send Solve mobile application: https://lnkd.in/gDjeZNiv. Next time you’re in one of our parks, take a moment to appreciate the hard work that goes into keeping them looking their best!

As the world rapidly evolves, so too does the thinking around what this means for us in the future, what exciting developments are up and coming, what legal and ethical decisions we need to explore as humans, and how we can navigate through this competing environment. This topic will be the focus of Azolla’s deep dive session into leadership and innovation led by renowned global thought leader Marion Burchell and guest speakers Michael Malone, Founder of iiNet and Jumbo Interactive; Ernest Tan, Head of UX and Design Team, HatchD; Rob Delane, Former Inspector General, Biosecurity and Director General; and Saschelle Blake, GAICD, Director, Experience Design IBM. For tickets, visit: https://lnkd.in/gkCEhMTm Friday 21 March 2025 | 4:30PM – 7:00PM | HatchD #CityOfPerth #CityOfLight #CitySponsored #SingularityUPerth