This Perth Life

Swimming in and around Perth, Western Australia

Not suprisingly beach culture is an important aspect of life in Australia and children usually learn to swim "before they can walk".

Golf in and around Perth, Western Australia

There are few cities in the world that would come even close to the quality and variety of courses available in Perth and the surrounding region.

Shopping in Perth, Western Australia

Whether you're looking for designer fashion, souvenirs, Aboriginal art, antiques, quirky fashion or unique jewellery you will find a wide variety of shopping options in and around Perth.

Perth and its surrounds offer exciting and eclectic fashions and styles. Like all growing cities around the world, how to locate these places without spending endless hours searching is the key to pleasant and productive shopping. 

Western Australia Indigenous Art

The Art Gallery of Western Australia is currently housing a number of collections of Western Australian Indigenous art, a selection of which is on permanent display.

In addition, special exhibitions showcase the artist's work from key regions in WA.

Western Australia Wine and Food Festival

Saturday 3rd June to Monday 5th June

Held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Annual Western Australian Wine and Food Festival stages a colourful showcase of the finest wine and culinary fare Western Australia has to offer and has grown to be the most renowned celebration of wine and food in the State.

As Western Australia's favourite lifestyle event and in its tenth year in 2006, it is a place where you can relax and engage in an overall wine and food experience.

Travelling through Aboriginal Land in Western Australia

The department for Indigenous Affairs has issued a Top 10 tips for travellers who would like to travel through Aboriginal Land.

Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival

The Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival is on this year from Thursday, May 4 to Sunday, May 7.

This community organised festival highlights Ningaloo's relationship with the yearly visitation of the world's largest fish, the whaleshark.

The festival includes entertainment displays, workshops, boating and car shows, celebrities, exhibits, photographic and art competitions showcasing the magnificent Whaleshark, also some extreme sports displays.

Medical & Dental - Previous Medical Records

Many people ask if they should bring their medical and dental records with them when they come to Australia.

The NHS in the UK informed me that our medical records would be sent back to the NHS until and if we return. Their view was that they didn't think that there would be any need for us to take them with us.

Medical & Dental - Vaccinations

To find out what the schedule is for vaccinations for children whether they be newborns, toddlers or teenagers, see http://www.population.health.wa.gov.au/Communicable/resources/WA%20Non-Indigenous%20Vaccination%20Schedule.pdf

 

Surf Life Saving Championships come to Perth, Western Australia

Western Australia has officially secured the biggest surf lifesaving event of its kind - the Surf Life Saving Australian Championships - for three years from 2007 to 2009.

The Surf Life Saving Australian Championships will be held on Scarborough Beach on March 20-25, 2007.

The event is the biggest of its kind in the world, with about 8,000 competitors expected to flock to Perth and a further 100,000 spectators anticipated.

The Australian Masters Surf Life Saving Championships from March 20-21, 2007 would precede the championships.

Tourism Minister, Sheila McHale said "The event gives WA a fantastic chance to show off the beaches, weather, rich culture and friendliness for which we are renowned."