Yaso Ponnuthurai is a Councillor for the City of Canning Western Australia. She holds nubber of board positions.WA Health Support Services, Thalanyji Aboriginal trust advisory council, Fairbridge Festival and Multicultural service centre.
Yaso is a classical Veena Player and a teacher and has promoted Indian classical music and dance in WA for many years.

The Literary content of Tamil songs has led Yaso to an interest in Tamil Literature. The discipline of Carnatic Music and Tamil Literature gives her balance and strength in life.

As a Councillor, she has championed the interests of women and local Multicultural communities. She has been a tireless advocate for investment in services that empower with a focus on tackling inequality and supporting programs that empower marginalised groups