A number of inspiring young people were awarded today at the annual Department of Communities Achiever Awards event. The Achiever Awards celebrated its 36th year with a record number of 65 Western Australians recognised between the ages of 15-25 years, who have had a care experience and are undertaking further education and training.
Held at the Perth Town Hall, winners were honoured across three different categories - the University Achiever Award, the Registered Training Achiever Award for a young person who is commencing their first registered training course and the Apprenticeship or Traineeship Achiever Award for a young person who is commencing their first apprenticeship or traineeship.
The 2026 Achiever Awards recipients are currently or have recently completed studies in a number of areas such as nursing, early childhood education, youth work, creative arts, business and cooking.
The event was attended by over 270 guests with friends, family, carers and child protection staff joining nominees to celebrate their success.
This year’s awards were supported by our generous partners:
- Platinum sponsor, Murdoch University
- Silver sponsor, Curtin University, and
- Bronze sponsors, Apprenticeship Support Australia
- Department of Training and Workforce Development
- Edith Cowan University
- Graduate Women WA
- University of Notre Dame and
- The University of Western Australia
Pre-ceremony entertainment was provided by Indigo Ellis, an indigenous artist from Perth who began performing at the age of 7 and quickly gained recognition, winning multiple NAIDOC and WAM awards for her original music.
Closing ceremony entertainment was provided by the Boorloo Boys, First Nations students from Trinity College who performed a dance of strength, power, spirit and celebration.
One Achiever Award winner was also presented the Community Spirit Award, which recognises and celebrates a commitment to community service and leadership. This year’s winner is currently working on a project which will give high schools more awareness, understanding and supportive tools for young people experiencing homelessness.
For the past 11 years, the Achiever Awards program has also recognised a worthy child protection staff member for going above and beyond in the education and training space. The award is all about promoting positive education and training outcomes in child protection and nominations are put forward by peers and colleagues.
Congratulations to all the 2026 Achiever Award winners and finalists!
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