Investor Presentaiton
Focus on caring and collaboration
We are defined by our actions
During 2022-23, planned events and activities occurred that exemplified how we live our values, enabling us to learn and celebrate diversity, and recognise staff for
supporting those in need.
The department's NAIDOC Week event was a celebration of this year's
theme of 'Get up, Stand up, Show up'. At the wrap up event the importance
of being informed about the Uluru Statement from the Heart was discussed.
Some comic relief was then provided, including a humorous demonstration
of how to play the didgeridoo. The event also included unveiling of the
artwork by Nerolie Bynder, who was the artist in residence for National
Reconciliation Week 2022. The event concluded with the presentation
of the Aboriginal Health Champion Awards to recognise our staff for their
contributions to Aboriginal health.
The Madjitil Moorna Choir also performed as part of the celebrations,
guiding staff through Noongar language with multiple songs. Lyrics were
displayed on the screen throughout the performance and staff were
encouraged to join in. A highlight was the performance of 'We Are One',
with a Noongar chorus added. Staff sang along with the choir, a moving
representation of NAIDOC Week.
The department's 2022 graduate officers took part in the annual Step
Up for MSWA event in June to raise awareness and money for Western
Australians living with neurological conditions. The graduates raised more
than $1,500 for MSWA. These funds will help deliver vital services to people
living with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson's disease,
Huntington's disease, motor neurone disease and acquired brain injury.
For the first time, staff took part in the Department of Communities' annual drive
for Christmas presents for children in care. The response to this initiative
was overwhelming, with 290 gifts organised, over and above the initial callout
to support 50 children and young people in care or experiencing hardship. The
department plans to continue to support this initiative in 2023.
A highlight for staff on International Women's Day 2023 was the opportunity
to hear from inspiring keynote speaker Sisonke Msimang, a Perth based South
African writer and storyteller. Sisonke shared her unique perspective on how
everyone can challenge gender stereotypes, call out discrimination, draw attention
to bias and seek out inclusion.
Initiatives implemented as part of the department's Climate Action Plan
2022-24 included the establishment of a Containers for Change scheme.
Staff voted to donate the funds earnt from this initiative to Homeless
Healthcare, a not-for-profit charity to advance and promote the health of
people experiencing homelessness and marginalisation.
To acknowledge the National Reconciliation Week theme, 'Be a voice for generations', the department hosted a panel session discussing whether an Aboriginal
Voice to Parliament will improve Aboriginal health and wellbeing.
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