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WIRF is one of Australia's leading organisations that is dedicated to improving the health of women and infants.

Our Patron

His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson APM was sworn in as the 34th Governor of Western Australia on 15 July 2022 and in October 2022 accepted our invitation to become Patron of the Women and Infants Research Foundation.

Governor Dawson was educated at Perth Modern School before joining the Western Australia Police Force in 1976, going on to provide 46 years of service in Australian law enforcement. He served in country and metropolitan positions, criminal investigation, training and senior roles. The Queen’s Birthday Honours List in 2002 saw him awarded the Australian Police Medal for distinguished service.

After 10 years as Deputy Commissioner, he left WA for a national role in Canberra between 2014 to 2017 as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Crime Commission. He was appointed Commissioner of the Western Australia Police Force in August 2017, serving until July 2022.

Coming from a long line of farming families in the South West of WA, Mrs Darrilyn Dawson is a passionate supporter of the diverse contributions the country sector makes to our state.

With over 40 years experience in the education sector, Mrs Dawson has taught in government and private schools in both country and metropolitan areas.

She has held a variety of roles throughout her career, including classroom teaching and as a Deputy Principal, and Principal in numerous primary schools. 

In addition to having served on several government school Boards, she is an Education Consultant, providing leadership training and mentoring, and is regularly involved in school selection panels, appointing educational leaders. 

Mrs Dawson holds a Bachelor of Education and a Diploma of Teaching.

 

WIRF HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS

Janet Holmes à Court

John Rawlinson

Rod Maslin

Emeritus Professor Con Michael

Anne Payne

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Women and Infants Research Foundation
Carson House, King Edward Memorial Hospital
374 Bagot Road, Subiaco, WA 6008

Telephone: 08 6458 1437
Fax: 08 6458 1642
Email: info@wirf.com.au

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