The WA HERDSA Branch had an exciting year with well attended events, including Awards and SoTL workshops; a HERDSA/Education Conferences; and an end-of-year sundowner. Staff from five universities in Perth were thrilled to be able to meet face-to-face for most events. Our Branch committee grew extensively and has engaged wholeheartedly in planning for events and communications with WA staff in 2023. I’m pleased to announce that following the 2022 AGM, we have a new HERDSA WA Branch Chair. We welcome Dr Shannon Johnston from Murdoch University, who is taking up the role from February 2023.