Ian Cowie PSM

Ian Cowie, Director, RSPCA WA Previously, he was the Director of Governance and Strategy at the City of Joondalup for three years and a Director at the Department of Local Government for over 10 years, where he represented Western Australia on the Commonwealth Government’s National Consultative Committee on Animal Welfare and participated in the development of Australia’s first National Animal Welfare Strategy. Ian was also responsible for the development and implementation of Western Australia’s current Animal Welfare Act 2002.

Ian holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with first class honours from the University of Western Australia and a Masters Degree in Economics from the London School of Economics.

In June 2014, Ian received the Public Service Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours, for his outstanding public service, particularly to the City of Gosnells.

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Administration Support Officer

RSPCA WA has an exciting opportunity for a confident, professional and personable individual to join our team in a frontline position which provides a high level of administration and customer service support for RSPCA WA.
RSPCA WA Pet Census – It's all love despite rising costs

Almost three quarters of WA pet owners celebrate their pet’s birthday, RSPCA WA’s annual pet census found, with over half saying their pet’s biggest impact in life is providing love and companionship.
RSPCA WA foster care far from a drag

RSPCA WA recently published a Facebook post to attract much-needed foster carers for about 30 Burmese cats who were all named after drag queens. The response was overwhelming, with many of the cats now in homes.
Treatment of sick old dog 'outrageous' and 'disgusting'

In Midland Magistrates Court today a 54-year-old Eden Hill man was sentenced to six-months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, for failing to seek medical care for his 18-year-old Labrador-cross named Bear. He was also prohibited from owning animals for five years.

Wanjie Song

Director. Wanjie is a practising lawyer currently employed at the State Solicitor's Office of Western Australia.
Joy Krige

Director. A hands-on senior leader with over 25 years’ experience in the Mining Services sector.
Greg Paust

Director. Since 2018, Greg Paust has been the Managing Partner of Miniritchie Farm, a small farming business that produces wool and meat.
Alice Manners

Director. Alice is a senior executive with 25 years’ experience working across Asia Pacific in a range of C-suite leadership roles.
Jamie Hamilton

Director. Jamie is currently Lead Partner of Deloitte's Strategy and Operations Practice in Perth.
Michelle De Ronchi

Director. Michelle is an experienced leadership executive across varied sectors.
Lynne Bradshaw, AM

Chair, RSPCA WA 2004 - Present
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