WA FacesEach face has a story to tell. We all have stories about who we are, our connections to family, friends and Country, and how we came to live and work in Western Australia. Join the WA Faces album; share your portrait and your story and help us show the world what it means to be Western Australian. Warning:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that this website may contain images of, or reference to, deceased people. SHARE YOUR PHOTO HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT THE NEW MUSEUM
We enjoy the lifestyle of campground hosting. Meeting new people, giving back to the community and getting involved. We've lived in WA for more than 30 years and we're so grateful for all we have and we're glad to be giving back. We really like assisting the Rangers with their projects, helping visitors and giving out information. We've had some wonderful times and it's so satisfying to be involved and be able to help. Pete and Sue
We've used our professional skills a lot while we are hosting. We had a professional painting and decorating business and now we often offer to do maintenance and painting in addition to the regular campground jobs. We've been hosting for around 14 years and we often go to Karijini, Mt Augustus, Cape Range and Shark Bay, just to name a few. We've helped develop walking trails and like to share our knowledge of the are with visitors. It's a very rewarding role. Albert
We've used our professional skills a lot while we are hosting. We had a professional painting and decorating business and now we often offer to do maintenance and painting in addition to the regular campground jobs. We've been hosting for around 14 years and we often go to Karijini, Mt Augustus, Cape Range and Shark Bay, just to name a few. We've helped develop walking trails and like to share our knowledge of the are with visitors. It's a very rewarding role. Patricia
I have been a campground host for around 10 years. I like giving back o the community and meeting people. The Rangers and the team are great and the parks are always busy. Visitors like coming to campgrounds where they meet people with local knowledge. The Rangers are not always visible because they are so busy so we provide a friendly face and information. Visitors are generally very impressed with the parks and the facilities and they are so impressed we have the campground program in WA. I think Lucky Bay is the best beach in Australia! Penelope
I've been a campground host for around 13 years and travelled all over the State. After I finished work a friend told me about campground host and I signed up. I've spent 4 months in the Kimberley 3 months in the Pilbara and I love Silent Grove as a location. I really enjoy helping people, and helping the Rangers. I've met a lot of friends, lots of lovely people and I get a real sense of enjoyment from hosting. Barry
I was in the 2017 NAIDOC opening ceremony in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. I was the Dingo and it took 8 weeks making my costume and headpiece struggling with it. When the show came on it was perfect and I had such a great time plus seeing the show come together. Aaliyah
Warburton in Victoria is home for me. I have lived in Kal for 10 years and the great family friendly community makes me stay. My perceptions of Kalgoorlie have changed over the years and continue to change due to my experiences here. I have seen more focus on the Arts and recently connected with local Indigenous youth to help create puppets and costumes for 2017 NAIDOC Week opening ceremony. I have met some amazing Indigenous Elders and youth and plan to run future sewing classes to empower our youth to produce for themselves. Fiona
My now husband was working here in Kalgoorlie and I thought a regional adventure would be awesome. Home is family. Despite challenges with culture it is a beautiful town. I love the desert. Caitlin
Tasmania is home for me. The people brought me to Kalgoorlie and make stay. Kalgoorlie Boulder gets more golden everyday. Ange
Home for me is the U.K or wherever I lay my hat! Work drew me to Kalgoorlie and I stay because of the weather and economy. Tamara Vivienne
Work brought us here. It's so wonderful to live in a city that is surrounded by Bush. In the Goldfields there is always someone you know from somewhere; you always have a friend! It's been really interesting to watch - over 25 years - how Kal has changed into a far more family oriented place. Kate