Government House is one of Perth's most magnificent properties. Built in 1863 and set in 3.2 hectares of beautiful gardens, lawns and trees where the bird life abounds, both the buildings and gardens are listed on the State’s heritage register.

The Government House Foundation of Western Australia was established in 1987, primarily to promote an awareness of the significance of Government House, the Ballroom and the Gardens as part of the history and heritage of Western Australia. Members of the Foundation are interested people drawn from all walks of life and are the Friends of Government House.

Objectives/Aims

The Foundation supports the restoration, enhancement and conservation of this magnificent property by raising funds to acquire appropriate works of art, antique furnishings, artefacts, objects d'art and similar items of significant historical, cultural and contemporary value.

The Foundation also assembles collections of such items for public viewing and enjoyment, and lends objects to museums, galleries and other organisations for display.

The Foundation produces and circulates publications and other material of an educational nature, including teacher resource material relating to Government House, the Ballroom and the Gardens.

Members' Benefits

• The privilege of being closely involved with Government House or Gardens as a trained guide or volunteer;
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• Invitations to Friends' functions during the year;
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• Friendship and fellowship;
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• Regular Newsletters.

Westraliana Fund

This is a public fund established in 1996, which enables members to receive tax deductibility for donations made to the Foundation for the acquisition of suitable items for Government House.

Subscriptions

Subscriptions, unless a Life Member, are for the twelve months to 31 December, and annual rates, including GST, are :

Membership enquiries are welcome and may be made by calling the Hon Secretary on (08) 9325 2963.

Future Events

Government House Foundation Concerts

Future Concerts

Claudia Zorbas & Friends Sunday 20 August at 4:00 pm
	Claudia Zorbas (violin) Western Australian Youth Chorale And some of Perth's most talented young musicians This program features some of our most exciting young musicians. Claudia Zorbas has been studying in Budapest for the last three years and has already established herself as a seasoned concert performer and competition winner at the age of 14. She is the winner of the 2006 International Telemann Competition in Poland and appears today direct from a European Summer School where she has been studying with the great Schlomo Mintz. Claudia will perform a wide range of brilliant and beguiling works for violin and piano. The WA Youth Chorale is one of Australia's finest youth choirs and will sing under the direction of Dr Robert Braham. The program will also include a selection of other talented young performers from Western Australia.
Gershwin on the Terrace Sunday 10 September at 4:00pm
	Mark Coughlan (piano and conductor) Sara Mcliver (soprano) Odyssey String Orchestra         Porgy and Bess Suite         Piano Concerto in F         Rhapsody in Blue George Gershwin wrote some of the catchiest and most memorable tunes of the 20th century. His songs are universally known and loved and his instrumental music remains extremely popular. This program features some of his most enduring works, including the glittering Rhapsody in Blue, arranged for piano and strings. Sara Mcliver's glorious soprano voice will bring a special lustre to some of Gershwin's best songs.