❓ A parliamentary question regarding the Diverse WA Cultural Competency online training package, specifically questioning the inclusion of Aboriginal cultural awareness and consultation processes. The Minister acknowledges the need for Indigenous-specific training, deferring responsibility to the Indigenous Affairs portfolio.
AnsweredQoN 6314Legislative Assembly
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In relation to the recently announced Diverse WA Cultural Competency online cultural training package for public sector employees, I ask:
(a) does the package include training for assisting with Australian Aboriginals and if not why not;
(b) is the Minister aware that there are many different Aboriginal languages and cultures that public sector employees also should be aware of;
(c) what plans does the Minister have for cultural competency training for assisting Indigenous West Australians; and
(d) what consultation was undertaken to develop the training package and was the peak advocacy body, the Ethnic Communities Council of WA involved?
(a) does the package include training for assisting with Australian Aboriginals and if not why not;
(b) is the Minister aware that there are many different Aboriginal languages and cultures that public sector employees also should be aware of;
(c) what plans does the Minister have for cultural competency training for assisting Indigenous West Australians; and
(d) what consultation was undertaken to develop the training package and was the peak advocacy body, the Ethnic Communities Council of WA involved?
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Answered
22 November 2011
Responded by
Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
Response time
35 days
(a) Not specifically, although some of the content may be helpful when working with Australian Aboriginals.
(b) Yes.
(c) This question is a matter for the Indigenous Affairs portfolio.
(d) The package is based on extensive research, utilises some aspects of a package developed by Centrelink and its development was overseen by a reference group which included representatives from the Public Sector Commission, the Mental Health Commission and the Office of Multicultural Interests. The Ethnic Community Council of WA was not involved.
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(b) Yes.
(c) This question is a matter for the Indigenous Affairs portfolio.
(d) The package is based on extensive research, utilises some aspects of a package developed by Centrelink and its development was overseen by a reference group which included representatives from the Public Sector Commission, the Mental Health Commission and the Office of Multicultural Interests. The Ethnic Community Council of WA was not involved.
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