Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Broome: Multi-cultural ministerial consultation

Multicultural interests minister John Castrilli  wishes to consult culturally and linguisticly diverse citizens on their needs.

He is visiting Broome on Friday this week and will meet interested community members at the swimming pool.

You can read his statement here:

Minister for Citizenship and

Multicultural Interests

31/8/10                                                                                             Media Statement

Regional focus to empower culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

The State Government will this week conduct consultation sessions which focus on the needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) communities in Karratha, Port Hedland and Broome.

Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Minister John Castrilli said the Government was committed to listening to the voices of regional West Australians and the sessions were designed to support and empower CaLD communities through settlement, participation and prosperity.

“These consultations are an opportunity to discuss issues affecting CaLD communities including employment, language difficulties and integration with the local community,” Mr Castrilli said.

“Regional Western Australia has become home to people from all over the world and the development of the Pilbara and Kimberley will see an increase in population, which in turn will add to the cultural diversity of these areas.

“This is an opportunity for CaLD communities and key stakeholders to highlight the gaps in services and their impacts, how to address these issues and generate locally-based solutions.”

The Minister said the consultations were being co-ordinated in collaboration with the shires of Roebourne and Broome and the Town of Port Hedland, and he acknowledged their leadership in recognising the importance of partnerships with diverse community sectors.

“By working together and facilitating engagement in Government decision-making processes, we can plan for the long-term needs of diverse communities,” he said.

“I look forward to more regional consultations as part of the Office of Multicultural Interests’ role to lead Western Australia in achieving the full potential of multiculturalism.”

Further information is available from OMI’s website at http://www.omi.wa.gov.au or on 9217 1600.

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