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In 2022-23, the department developed tailored resources and education to empower managers to use Commissioner's Instruction No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. This instruction temporarily eased rules to support more efficient recruitment, including enabling the appointment of diverse people to help meet the aspirational workforce diversity targets. Strategies have also continued to support attraction and recruitment of young people through implementation of a new school-based traineeship program, and continued promotion of the graduate development program. The department aims to increase representation of Aboriginal people employed to achieve the department's aspirational target of 3.2 per cent by 2026. Growing the Aboriginal workforce in clinical and non-clinical roles is essential for the department to deliver culturally safe and responsive health services and programs. Multicultural Plan Work continues to progress against the department's Multicultural Plan. A key aspect of the plan is to ensure policies, programs and services are culturally responsive and meet the needs of WA's culturally diverse communities. The department was proud to receive the Public Sector Award at the WA Multicultural Awards for work undertaken to better understand the cancer information needs of people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. As a part of this project, the department consulted with 175 CaLD consumers affected by cancer, identifying better ways to ensure access to information and learning more about the influence of culture in addressing needs. The resulting report identified a wide spectrum of cancer information needs and new opportunities to improve the quality of cancer information for CALD communities. Work has commenced to increase the availability of resources. The department continues to work with funded service providers to identify and address inequalities in service access and outcomes. Service agreements include requirements for the engagement of interpreters, equitable access to resources, and collection of CaLD data related to service delivery outcomes. Harmony Week 15-21 March 2023 Harmony week was a rich celebration of cultural, religious and linguistic diversity. The department reconfirmed its commitment to multiculturalism and diversity with a range of initiatives. WA Health's podcast series 'This podcast could save your life'welcomed Ms Brenda Kamau (Public Health Nurse - Humanitarian Entrant Health Service and WA Tuberculosis Control Program) and Dr Prani Shrivastava (Anaesthetist Perth Children's Hospital) to have a conversation on inclusivity, creating welcoming environments, and ensuring access to culturally appropriate healthcare. Staff profile posters shared messages in support of harmony. 15-21 March Harmony WEEK The Department of Health celebrates Harmony Week by acknowledging workforce diversity and the benefits that arise from this diversity. Chalukya De Silva Cultural background: Australian (first generation) and Sri Lankan heritage Language spoken: English and limited Sinhalese Job title: Senior Organisational Development Consultant Workplace: Organisational Development, People and Culture Achieving a truly inclusive environment requires more than just good intentions. It takes a conscious effort to identify and challenge our biases and actively work towards creating a culture of belonging for all. EVERYONE BUT MM www.harmany.gov.au 80 staff came together to attend a panel discussion on team inclusivity, to reflect on how embracing cultural diversity provides positive outcomes for WA Health and to share food for 'a taste of harmony' lunch. Staff contributed recipes to compile a harmony week cookbook. Contents About us < 85 > Significant issues ⚫Report on operations Agency performance Operational disclosures ⚫ Key performance indicators •⚫ Financial disclosures and compliance • Appendix

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