Perth Lifestyle News | WA Day Long Weekend

Uncategorized | 29 May, 2018 |

Find out what’s happening across the state to celebrate everything that makes Western Australia a great place to visit, work and live.

What’s on:

For a comprehensive guide on all the events across the State over the long weekend, visit the Celebrate WA website:

What is WA Day?

WA Day is a public holiday that takes place on the first Monday in June each year to reflect on the beauty of Western Australia and the lifestyle it has to offer.

What is the history of WA Day?

Before 2012, WA Day was previously known as Foundation Day, which marked the day the first European settlers arrived from Britain to settle the Swan River Colony. Foundation Day was formally changed to WA Day in 2012 to be inclusive of all people in WA and its diverse cultural influences.

Want to stay in WA?

Interstaff provide a free assessment of your visa options. Contact our migration agents on 08 9221 3388 or visas@interstaff.com

We hope you have a very happy WA Day long weekend – from the team at Interstaff.

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