Greater Perth’s Human Capital
In our 2021-22 major research project Race to the Top, the Committee for Perth will examine how best to prepare the workforce of the future including ways to address Greater Perth’s decline in human capital. To kick-start the discussion, the City of Mandurah's re-elected Mayor Rhys Williams will provide an update on the progress of the 'Transform Mandurah' strategy.
The City of Mandurah is leading an economic revitalisation, diversification and resilience program, designed to deliver solutions for higher levels of unemployment and increased levels of disadvantage. ‘Transform Mandurah’ will create the right kind of jobs for current and future residents. Mandurah represents a solid base for piloting, with potential for successful initiatives to be rolled out elsewhere in the State.
We hope you can join us to participate in this future-focused discussion and help shape the future of one of WA’s largest cities.
Meet our speakers and panellists
Rhys Williams
City of Mandurah's Mayor
Mayor Rhys Williams was elected in 2017 as one of the youngest Mayors in West Australian history, and is a passionate advocate for addressing social and economic disadvantage.
At the age of 17, Mayor Williams founded a youth development charity, and over the period of a decade, led a number of initiatives focused on the capacity building of young West Australians. For this work, he was recognised in 2015 as the Young West Australian of the Year.
Mayor Williams’ passion for facilitating community-led solutions to address local social and economic challenges has seen him work with more than 100 communities across Australia, as well as assignments in Cambodia, New Zealand and the Middle East.
In his role as Mayor, Rhys is working with his team to deliver a transformational agenda for the City of Mandurah, with a strong focus on economic diversification, community wellbeing and enhancing community pride and aspiration.