Report
Aligned and integrated delivery of services to regional Western Australia
The Western Australian economy continues to be the strongest in Australia. Significant opportunities are available for Western Australia to prosper from growth through its diversified economy, mainly driven by its mineral resources and agricultural commodities. There is also potential to further develop these and other industries.
Report
Kimberley workforce development plan 2014-2017
Over recent years, regional Western Australia has faced increased challenges associated with ensuring the availability of a skilled and flexible workforce. It has become increasingly difficult to secure the labour required that would enable regions to meet their full economic and social potential due to the combination(s) of:" rapid economic growth;" employment demand;" inter-regional migration;"...
Report
Living in the Regions 2013: A survey of attitudes and perceptions about living in regional Western Australia.
The purpose of the Living in the Regions 2013 survey was to ascertain what attracts people to the regions, to understand the barriers to living in the regions, to measure the quality of life in regional Western Australia, and to use that information to inform and direct regional development initiatives into the future.
Report
The state of Western Australia's children and young people
This study reports encouraging trends for WA children, overall, but also confirms the ongoing disadvantage of Aboriginal children and young people across a range of wellbeing measures. • The inaugural The State of Western Australia’s Children and Young People report demonstrates that the majority of Western Australian (WA) children and young people are faring well...
Report
Building blocks: best practice programs that improve the wellbeing of children and young people.
The aim of this report is to showcase a selection of evidence-based programs from Western Australia and across Australia that demonstrate best or promising practice in strengthening the wellbeing of children and young people. Building Blocks is one of three reports which comprise the wellbeing monitoring framework project, an initiative of the Commissioner for Children...