❓ The Minister provides a detailed list of agency publications and information available in languages other than English across various departments, including Police, Road Safety, and Training and Workforce Development. This demonstrates a commitment to accessibility for non-English speakers.
AnsweredQoN 3857Legislative Assembly
Asked
25 March 2015
Member
Portfolio
Police; Road Safety; Training and Workforce Development; Women's Interests
QuestionView source ↗
Can the Minister advise and list for the agencies for which you have responsibility all agency publications and information released in a language other than English and how said publications are made available?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
5 May 2015
Responded by
Minister for Police; Road Safety; Training and Workforce Development; Women's Interests
Response time
41 days
Western Australia Police
(i) The
Scooter Theft Reduction
brochure is published in three languages other than English and is available from tourist venues and accommodation outlets in Broome.
(ii) The
Criminal Investigation Act 2012 Q&A
is published in nine languages other than English and is available from the WA Police website at
www.police.wa.gov.au
.
(iii) The
Law of the Land DVD
is available in 12 languages other than English, and is available by request from the Ethnic Community Council of WA.
(iv) The
Driving and Licensing DVD
is published in three languages other than English and is available from the Northern Suburbs Legal Centre.
Office of Road Safety
The
How to Enjoy Touring in Western Australia
publication is available in seven languages other than English and is available from the ORS website at
www.ors.wa.gov.au
.
Department of Training and Workforce Development
(i) The
Employability skills and workplace culture in Australia: A guide for migrants to Western Australia planning to enter the workforce
publication is available in two languages other than English on the Department of Training and Workforce Development's (DTWD) 'VETinfoNet' website at
www.vetinfonet.dtwd.wa.gov.au
.
(ii)
A guide for migrants who wish to enter the Western Australian workforce
publication is available in five languages other than English on DTWD's 'VETinfoNet' website.
(iii) The
TAFE Western Australia 2015 Flyer for International Students
publication is available in 11 languages other than English on DTWD's Education and Training International unit's website at
www.eti.wa.edu.au
and in printed form.
(iv) The
TAFE Western Australia English Courses 2015
publication is available in 11 languages other than English on DTWD's Education and Training International unit's website.
(v) The
Information Sheet for Families - Tuition fee for 457 Visas holders whose children attend public schools in Western Australia
publication, produced on behalf of the Department of Education, is available in 14 languages other than English on DTWD's Education and Training International unit's website.
(vi) The
Letter to 457 Visa Holding Parents
(tuition fee information for Dependants of 457 Visa Holders), produced on behalf of the Department of Education, is available in 14 languages other than English on DTWD's Education and Training International unit's website.
Central Institute of Technology
Information is provided online for future international students in three languages other than English. The information is hosted by external website provider Hotcourses Australia, which translates the content and displays the web pages to match the look and feel of Central Institute's website.
Challenger Institute of Technology
Information is provided online for current and prospective international students on the Institute's website The International webpage is in English, however, a Google Translator toolbar has been embedded so that the page text can be converted to 90 different languages at the viewers' discretion.
C Y O'Connor Institute
Not applicable.
Durack Institute of Technology
Not applicable.
Great Southern Institute of Technology
Business cards and flyers were produced to promote Certificates in Spoken and Written English and are available in 12 languages other than English on campus and at community and migrant centres.
Goldfields Institute of Technology
Not applicable.
Kimberley Training Institute
Not applicable.
Pilbara Institute
Not applicable.
Polytechnic West
Information is provided online for current and prospective international students in three languages other than English. The information is hosted by external website provider Hotcourses Australia, which translates the content and displays the web pages to match the look and feel of Polytechnic West's website.
South West Institute of Technology
Business cards have been printed in a language other than English and are made available to relevant parties as required.
West Coast Institute of Technology
(i) Information is provided online for current and prospective International students on the Institute's website. The International Student webpage is in English, however, a Google Translator toolbar has been embedded so that the page text can be converted to 90 different languages at the viewers' discretion.
(ii) The
International Academy of Law Capability Statement
is printed in a language other than English and is provided in hard copy and electronically to specific clients.
(iii) Business cards have been printed in a language other than English and are made available to relevant parties as required.
Building Construction Industry Training Fund
Not applicable.
Department of Local Government and Communities
Women's Interests is administratively supported as part of the Department of Local Government and Communities and, as such, the response will be included in the Department's response under the Minister for Local Government; Community Services, Seniors and Volunteering; Youth.
(i) The
Scooter Theft Reduction
brochure is published in three languages other than English and is available from tourist venues and accommodation outlets in Broome.
(ii) The
Criminal Investigation Act 2012 Q&A
is published in nine languages other than English and is available from the WA Police website at
www.police.wa.gov.au
.
(iii) The
Law of the Land DVD
is available in 12 languages other than English, and is available by request from the Ethnic Community Council of WA.
(iv) The
Driving and Licensing DVD
is published in three languages other than English and is available from the Northern Suburbs Legal Centre.
Office of Road Safety
The
How to Enjoy Touring in Western Australia
publication is available in seven languages other than English and is available from the ORS website at
www.ors.wa.gov.au
.
Department of Training and Workforce Development
(i) The
Employability skills and workplace culture in Australia: A guide for migrants to Western Australia planning to enter the workforce
publication is available in two languages other than English on the Department of Training and Workforce Development's (DTWD) 'VETinfoNet' website at
www.vetinfonet.dtwd.wa.gov.au
.
(ii)
A guide for migrants who wish to enter the Western Australian workforce
publication is available in five languages other than English on DTWD's 'VETinfoNet' website.
(iii) The
TAFE Western Australia 2015 Flyer for International Students
publication is available in 11 languages other than English on DTWD's Education and Training International unit's website at
www.eti.wa.edu.au
and in printed form.
(iv) The
TAFE Western Australia English Courses 2015
publication is available in 11 languages other than English on DTWD's Education and Training International unit's website.
(v) The
Information Sheet for Families - Tuition fee for 457 Visas holders whose children attend public schools in Western Australia
publication, produced on behalf of the Department of Education, is available in 14 languages other than English on DTWD's Education and Training International unit's website.
(vi) The
Letter to 457 Visa Holding Parents
(tuition fee information for Dependants of 457 Visa Holders), produced on behalf of the Department of Education, is available in 14 languages other than English on DTWD's Education and Training International unit's website.
Central Institute of Technology
Information is provided online for future international students in three languages other than English. The information is hosted by external website provider Hotcourses Australia, which translates the content and displays the web pages to match the look and feel of Central Institute's website.
Challenger Institute of Technology
Information is provided online for current and prospective international students on the Institute's website The International webpage is in English, however, a Google Translator toolbar has been embedded so that the page text can be converted to 90 different languages at the viewers' discretion.
C Y O'Connor Institute
Not applicable.
Durack Institute of Technology
Not applicable.
Great Southern Institute of Technology
Business cards and flyers were produced to promote Certificates in Spoken and Written English and are available in 12 languages other than English on campus and at community and migrant centres.
Goldfields Institute of Technology
Not applicable.
Kimberley Training Institute
Not applicable.
Pilbara Institute
Not applicable.
Polytechnic West
Information is provided online for current and prospective international students in three languages other than English. The information is hosted by external website provider Hotcourses Australia, which translates the content and displays the web pages to match the look and feel of Polytechnic West's website.
South West Institute of Technology
Business cards have been printed in a language other than English and are made available to relevant parties as required.
West Coast Institute of Technology
(i) Information is provided online for current and prospective International students on the Institute's website. The International Student webpage is in English, however, a Google Translator toolbar has been embedded so that the page text can be converted to 90 different languages at the viewers' discretion.
(ii) The
International Academy of Law Capability Statement
is printed in a language other than English and is provided in hard copy and electronically to specific clients.
(iii) Business cards have been printed in a language other than English and are made available to relevant parties as required.
Building Construction Industry Training Fund
Not applicable.
Department of Local Government and Communities
Women's Interests is administratively supported as part of the Department of Local Government and Communities and, as such, the response will be included in the Department's response under the Minister for Local Government; Community Services, Seniors and Volunteering; Youth.
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