3 January 2026
To The Wetlands Centre community,
As 2025 drew to a close, we were saddened to learn of the death of our colleague and friend, Paul Hansen, our Treasurer and Board member, on 25 December 2025.
Paul’s passing will be felt deeply across our organisation and the Cockburn community. He brought steady judgement, quiet generosity, and unwavering integrity to every conversation and counsel, always guided by what would best serve the Centre and its mission.
A retired senior public servant and community stalwart, Paul had a strong commitment to good governance and compliance. As Treasurer, he was a trusted steward of the Centre’s finances, with a clear focus on financial health and sustainable funding so the organisation could plan confidently for the long term.
Beyond the Centre, Paul was known as a dedicated community member who gave his time and energy to local issues over many years. He worked closely with others through the Bibra Lake Residents Association, and was widely respected for his commitment to the people and places he cared about.
On behalf of the Board, staff and volunteers, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Paul’s family, friends, and all who had the good fortune to work alongside him.
A funeral memorial to celebrate Paul’s life will be held on Thursday 8 January 2026, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm, at Norfolk Chapel, Karrakatta Cemetery, Railway Road, Karrakatta, Perth, WA.
Ana Terrazas
General Manager,
The Wetlands Centre Cockburn
Live Streaming of the Service
KARRAKATTA CEMETERY – Norfolk Chapel –
Bentley Paul Hansen
10:00 am | 08-01-2026
Chapel Funeral Service Family Streaming Link:
https://streaming.mcb.wa.gov.au/Index?ID=16645663043904506681
For sharing with family and friends who are unable to attend in person.
There are no passwords or logins required — simply invite your guests to click on the link a few minutes before the service start time.
This livestream link will remain active for 20 days, allowing family and friends in different time zones the opportunity to watch the service.
Please note that while every effort is made to ensure the broadcast runs smoothly, the livestream relies on external internet providers. In the event of any interruptions, the service will also be recorded and can be uploaded to view later.
Following the service, we recommend that you download a copy of the livestream for safekeeping, as neither Gift of Grace Funerals nor the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board (MCB) store or retain copies of funeral services. Once the 20-day viewing period concludes, the link will expire and access will no longer be available.
If you require any assistance with downloading the recording, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Paul Hansen with Jaki Richardson, Ana Terrazas from The Wetlands Centre and Dr Martin Brueckner at Murdoch University’s Open Day Giving stand. Image source: Murdoch University News — “Zero waste initiative supports local charities” (11 April 2024).
Support is available to our staff and volunteers. If you would like to talk, please reach out to Ana Terrazas or a trusted colleague. For 24/7 crisis support, Lifeline is available on 13 11 14.
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