Skills and workforce ministers talk national reforms and better funding models Economy & Industry Longer-term funding opportunities are on the table for the states and territories as part of a proposed five-year National Skills Agreement.
More money for WA’s free advice tool supporting financial abuse victims November 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The WA government and Lotterywest have injected $300,000 into Your Toolkit, designed to help women victim-survivors of financial abuse.
Government weighs in on WA mining industry’s sexual harassment shame September 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Western Australian government says it supports all recommendations relating to sexual harassment in the mining industry, following a parliamentary inquiry into conditions for the fly-in, fly-out workforce.
Primary prevention essential to stopping domestic violence August 24, 2022 By Dan Holmes Community & Social ‘Men in Focus: A Practical Guide’ offers practical advice to men and boys to be part of creating a society that is safer and more equitable.
Youth support program to help ‘prolific offenders’ get lives back on track August 2, 2022 By Melissa Coade News A WA Department of Communities community youth officer will be responsible for the rollout of a new pilot program to help young offenders turn their lives around.
WA public servants flown to help flood recovery on other side of the country May 20, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social More help will arrive in NSW at the weekend to assist communities in Ballina, Lismore and the Richmond Valley with their flood recovery.
WA minister Simone McGurk apologises for comments made about Tracy Westerman May 6, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social McGurk had said Westerman’s report, undertaken by her company Indigenous Psychological Services, ‘basically asked us to employ Tracy Westerman’.
WA government calls for community initiatives promoting women’s equality August 18, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Local governments, community sector orgs, NFPs, unincorporated and community groups can now apply for WA’s latest round of gender equality grants.
Safe access zones for WA abortion clinics enshrined in law August 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social WA legislation now ensures women can access safe and private access to health services without fear of harassment or intimidation from protesters.
Transitional accommodation for Perth’s homeless set to open in CBD July 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The doors to a 100-bed transitional accommodation facility will open in Perth’s CBD next month to help people experiencing homelessness find their feet.
WA earmarks sale of beachside power station June 24, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The WA government is inviting expressions of interest to buy the ‘iconic’ art deco South Fremantle Power Station, closing on July 2.
WA sets gender target for SES roles March 5, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News The Western Australian public service will be required to meet a target of 50% women in Senior Executive Service positions under a new gender equality plan. The 10-year plan sets out a long-term co-ordinated approach to addressing gender inequality.
Michelle Andrews appointed Director General of WA Communities May 1, 2019 By David Donaldson News Former WA DPC deputy Michelle Andrews has been formally appointed as the new head of the Department of Communities.
Summer jobs: some recent public sector appointments January 10, 2018 By The Mandarin News A few interesting public sector appointments have taken place over recent weeks, while a lot of us were on holiday.