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Compliance with public sector policy Diversity and inclusion The department's approach to diversity and inclusion draws together 6 government led diversity and inclusion initiatives into a single framework with the aim of increasing the representation of people from different backgrounds and ensuring all staff experience a sense of belonging and inclusion. Four themes frame the actions planned to achieve this aim: • . • account and celebrate: value and celebrate diversity within our workforce attract and develop: recruit and retain a diverse workforce lead and build: monitor, measure and review our results to build an inclusive workplace educate and empower: build knowledge and understanding of diversity groups and cultural awareness. Initiatives that sit within the framework include the: 1. Department of Health Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2020-2025 2. Department of Health Equal Employment Opportunity Action Plan 2020-2024 3. Department of Health Multicultural Plan 2021-2023 4. Stronger Together: WA's Plan for Gender Equality 5. WA Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Framework 2015-2030 6. Workforce Diversification and Inclusion Strategy for WA Public Sector Employment 2020-2025. Oversight of the framework is provided by the department's Diversity and Inclusion Working Group who, in consultation with the Diversity and Inclusion Reference Group, are responsible for setting and monitoring priorities and driving the implementation of the framework. The diverse backgrounds and lived experience of the members of these groups informs and supports development of meaningful actions. Department staff actively engage in creating welcoming and inclusive work environments that support and reflect diversity. In 2022-23, staff participated in NAIDOC Week, Reconciliation Week, Harmony Day, IDAHOBIT, International Women's Day as well as the 16 Days in WA campaign against gender-based violence. These events were celebrated through morning teas, presentations, performances, as well as information sessions and panel discussions provided by invited guests and staff members with lived experience and unique insights. In addition, articles are regularly shared on the department's intranet to recognise and celebrate the diversity of our staff. The department has affirmed its support for the health and wellbeing of the LGBTIQ+ community, with staff, family and friends joining the annual pride parade for a second year. In addition, a permanent pride flag was raised on the 1 November 2022 to mark both the beginning of pride month and also the department's commitment to the WA Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Health Strategy 2019-2024. To enable equal opportunity and access to employment and traineeships the department complies with the WA Health Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy which applies equal opportunity and diversity principles, and ensures recruitment and selection is undertaken in a consistent, inclusive, open and transparent manner. Training is available for those participating in selection processes to ensure a full understanding of the relevant public sector standards, legislation and regulations, including those that relate to discrimination. At least one member of a panel must have completed this training to proceed with recruitment. Contents About us < 84 > Significant issues Report on operations Agency performance Operational disclosures ⚫Key performance indicators • Financial disclosures and compliance • Appendix

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