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2026 Guest Speaker Evening

Monday 4 May 2026 - Darren Foster, Chair of the Heritage Council of Western Australia

The Society is delighted to announce that the Chair of the Heritage Council of Western Australia, Darren Foster, GAICD, will address the Society in May as part of the popular Guest Speaker series.

The presentation is on Monday, May 4 2026 at the Forrest Park Club Rooms. Please join us for refreshments from 7.00pm with the talk beginning at 7.30pm.

Darren became a member of the Council in June 2023 and is the current Chair. He has more than 30 years’ experience in strategic leadership across all three tiers of government and a wealth of knowledge in governance, sustainable development, Aboriginal economic and social development, environmental policy and regulation.

With a keen interest in Western Australia’s history and heritage, Darren has academic qualifications in local history and has produced oral histories and biographical papers that capture the diverse stories of Western Australia. Darren envisions the Council playing a key role in elevating the profile of Western Australia’s cultural heritage and sharing the stories behind buildings and places as we head towards Western Australia’s 2029 milestone.

Please come along and make Darren welcome!

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