Posts by Honorary Consulate

Ireland and Australia have a reciprocal health care agreement. Information regarding this agreement can be found in the latest pamphlet below: Reciprocal Health Care Agreement

An increasing number of people are being stranded at the Perth international Airport because they have less than 6 months validity on their passport. Please note that many countries such as Indonesia will not permit you to visit unless you have 6 months to expire on your passport. Also, many countries will not accept temporary…

THE DAY THE CRAIC COMES TO BELMONT PARK. With the luck of the Irish on your side, you’d be crazy to miss it! Come and celebrate all the colour, the smiles, the songs and the flavours of the wonderful Emerald Isle. Because life’s too short not to be Irish! Racecourse entry 3-course plated luncheon Exciting 8-race…

If you are a voluntary organisation with strong involvement with the Irish Community in WA why not consider applying for funding assistance from the Government of Ireland via the Emigrant Support Programme (“ESP”). The call for proposals and funding guidelines will be issued in January 2015 and the deadline for filing your application is expected…

The Honorary Consulate or Ireland Western Australia presents it’s compliments to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and to all Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations accredited to Australia and wishes to inform them of the death of former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, Mr Albert Reynolds, on 21 August 2014. A Book of Condolence…

Dr Madeleine Lyes has launched her report “Supporting the Next Generation of Irish Diasporas” which includes research from a visit to Perth late last year. It is now available online and in print. You can find an electronic copy of the report at the link below: Supporting the Next Generation of Irish Diasporas

Kinsale Arts Festival is an annual celebration of international arts and culture, taking place in the unique setting of a seaside town in Co. Cork. Over the last decade, the festival has become an integral part of Ireland’s cultural calendar, welcoming a selection of the most exciting established and emerging artists, writers and performers to…

The West Australian newspaper has an interview with James Phelan, who moved from Dublin to Perth with his partner 3 years ago. He discusses inner city living and it’s advantages when working in the CBD. Read the full article online here: Inner-city living suits migrant couple

An article published in the West Australian on Monday the 11th of August reports of a mass recruitment drive for 150 Irish nurses to fill a predicted shortage of nurses in WA. Read the full article online here: Row Over Drive For Irish Nurses

St George’s Cathedral, Perth 5pm Sunday 3 August A commemoration for all who died in the First World War, and to give thanks for the present peace and concord which the European, and other, nations now enjoy, and pray for those parts of our world which do not know such peace. The Cathedral wishes to…