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Resources for Substantive Equality

The Substantive Equality Unit of the Equal Opportunity Commission has developed a range of information resources and tools to develop to assist departments implement the Policy Framework for Substantive Equality.  

Publications

New

• Are you getting the service you need?

• Section 50(d) and 51 exceptions - a guide from the Public Sector Commission on using exceptions under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984

Current

• Public Sector Commission's Circular 2009-23 - Implementing the Policy Framework for Substantive Equality
• Indigenous interpreting service: Is there a need? Report 2010
• Policy Framework 2010
• Substantive Equality Unit Fact Sheet
• The policy guide for substantive equality - A summary guide for Chief Executive Officers
• Understanding the Policy Framework for Substantive Equality - Key Terms
• The Western Australian Charter of Multiculturalism 

Archives

• Policy Framework for Substantive Equality -2004
• Policy Framework- 2008
Public Sector Commissioner's Circulars

Related Information and research

• Shadow report on the Australian government's progress towards closing the gap

WA Government

• Economic Audit Committee Summary Report
• Economic Audit Committee Final Report 2010

Equal Opportunity Commission

•  Indigenous Interpreting Service: Is there a need?

Australian Human Rights Commission

•  Native Title Reports
•  Social Justice and Native Title Reports - Community Guide
•  Social Justice Reports

Other useful links

Office of Multicultural Interests

The Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) is a division of the Department of Local Government. OMI supports the development of State Government policies and programs to promote multiculturalism and improve services to Western Australians from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds. OMI provides leadership on multiculturalism within the public sector, to the Western Australian community and with business - creating partnerships for a more inclusive and productive society. 

Department of Indigenous Affairs

The Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA) leads action to improve life opportunities for Indigenous Western Australians. Its key functions are to: Develop strategic policy to guide and inform service delivery to Indigenous people;Support the work of the Indigenous Implementation Board;Coordinate service delivery to Indigenous Western Australians through chairing and supporting the Aboriginal Affairs Coordinating Committee;Preserve and protect Indigenous heritage by supporting the work of the Aboriginal Cultural and Material Committee; and Support the Aboriginal Lands Trust in the management of lands held by the Trust in accordance with wishes of people of Aboriginal  descent.