We hosted 25 events this year, including our first member tour to Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) in May and will host our first Premier's Address this week. We launched new event formats Twilight Talks, and Urban Insights - where together with members, we explore transformations of precincts and regions sharing insights from those who are leading change.
By collaborating with 14 of our members, Committee for Perth was able to deliver an impactful submission in response to the WA Government’s Perth and Peel Urban Greening Strategy with feasible recommendations and ideas. The Urban Greening Strategy is due to be announced in 2025.
Keeping true to our evidence-based leadership, we launched the 2024 Perth Perception Survey with member Ipsos, partnered with member RSM Australia to produce the Powering Perth: The path to global recognition report, and then last month, we released the Perth 2050 report with member Scitech and accredited futurist Dr Ben Hamer.
The Perth 2050 Report was an opportunity to inspire us all to imagine the possibilities for Perth as a decarbonised, diversified and more densely populated region. We see this as our platform to lead into 2025 as we prepare for a Perth 2050 Summit. We would love for you to share with us your ideas for speakers, themes and discussions.
We have more members than ever, and the membership reflects an incredible diversity across 42 different sectors. I call this our magic - with every connection to Committee for Perth, you have the opportunity to engage with different ideas and perspectives, to share within your organisations and networks, to ultimately help make the Perth region one of the world's most liveable
And Perth will be bustling with activities this month. Find locally-made gifts at the different Christmas markets. See a new release or something unique at the outdoor cinemas, pack a picnic blanket for Carols By Candlelight, or if you’d rather hear tunes without the glad tidings, head to the Fremantle Arts Centre Garden for Sunday Music. Throughout summer, City of Perth has lots to do with the family, while Crown has some new & exclusive events, including the world-renowned Christmas-themed Miracle Bar! And, there are some amazing shows coming up in the new year for Fringe World and Perth Festival, so don’t delay and book your tickets now. They make great gift ideas!
Finally, thank you for making this such an important year in the history of Committee for Perth. Thank you for attending, sharing, and collaborating towards a bigger and bolder ambition for Perth.
We all wish you a festive and restful holiday period and look forward to working with you again in 2025.
Until next time,
Paula Rogers
Chief Executive Officer
Committee for Perth