Intro
I am delighted to present the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Strategic Plan 2024-2029.
Our strategic plan sets out how we will go about achieving the State Government’s objectives and commitments for fostering a cohesive, prosperous, vibrant and healthy Western Australian community.
Our refreshed purpose, vision and mission reflect the views put forward by industry groups, community organisations, government entities, and DLGSC staff. The strategic plan identifies 5 strategic priorities, together with actions for achieving these priorities over the next 5 years. I sincerely appreciate the contributions of all those involved in the strategic plan’s development and their enthusiasm in joining with DLGSC in this journey.
What I heard during the strategic plan’s development has highlighted the important work we already do, as well as the potential for DLGSC to do more to build a cohesive and inclusive community, a strong and diverse economy, vibrant cities and regions, and activities for everyone that will sustain and nourish their physical and mental wellbeing.
The strategic plan focuses on strengthening our organisation so that we can lead the public sector in community-focused delivery. It recognises that we are ‘one DLGSC’ and shows how the different areas of our organisation can work better together to achieve our purpose and vision.
I look forward to continuing the conversation that we have begun through the development of the strategic plan and drawing on DLGSC’s collective creativity and capability, as well as the vital contributions of all our partners, to deliver on the strategic priorities it identifies.
I invite you to read this strategic plan and learn more about DLGSC’s commitment to making Western Australia the best place to live in Australia.
Lanie Chopping
On behalf of the State Government of Western Australia, DLGSC is responsible for fostering a cohesive, prosperous, vibrant and healthy Western Australian community. This is our purpose.
Achieving this purpose is fundamental to: Western Australia’s economic development and diversification, assuring jobs and opportunities for our children and young people into the future; maintaining and strengthening the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all community members; and promoting participation and trust in our government, at all levels, and its institutions.
We are a relatively small government agency but we have a wide remit and strive to have a big impact across the entire state of Western Australia. We do this through our network of 11 regional offices, which complement our metropolitan Perth offices. We also achieve this through our recreation camps, which provide children and young people, and their families and communities, with the chance to experience Western Australia’s natural environment.
Our vision is to see Western Australia celebrated as the best place to live in Australia. To achieve this vision, we work with businesses, industry associations and bodies, community groups and organisations, local governments, and other government agencies. At the heart of our work are Western Australia’s:
We also support the people of Western Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to connect to their culture and history, through Aboriginal History Western Australia and the State Records Office. We are working in partnership with Aboriginal people to develop an Aboriginal Cultural Centre for Western Australia.
Our mission is to lead the public sector in community-focused delivery. This includes:
We support the State’s major cultural institutions, including the Art Gallery of Western Australia, the Arts and Culture Trust, the State Library of Western Australia, and the Western Australian Museum, as well as the State Records Commission, and a range of other boards, commissions and tribunals in our areas of responsibility.
Our mission also involves building a high-performing organisation and a thriving workforce to do this important work.
Within our organisation, and in our interactions with the community, we are committed to behaving in a way that is respectful, accountable, responsive, open-minded and with integrity. These are our values.
To foster a cohesive, prosperous, vibrant and healthy Western Australian community.
Western Australia is celebrated as the best place to live in Australia.
To lead the public sector in community-focused delivery, with a high-performing organisation and a thriving workforce.
Western Australia’s communities are cohesive and inclusive. People in these communities have a strong sense of identity and belonging. People in all communities have equitable access to our programs, services and infrastructure.
Over the next 5 years we will:
Our industries and sectors are thriving. Their contribution to the development and diversification of the Western Australian economy is widely recognised, and continues to grow.
People in Western Australia’s communities have a strong sense of physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing. People participate in Western Australia’s communities safely and free from harm.
Our processes, systems, governance structures and decision-making capabilities enable us to effectively deliver programs, services and infrastructure to Western Australian communities.
Our people are engaged, thriving and working collaboratively as one team towards our purpose, vision and mission.
Our values demonstrate the behaviours that shape our culture, inspire our teams, and set the tone for our interactions with communities, stakeholders and each other.
Fostering a culture that values diversity, actively listens, and recognises and respects contributions from all.
We are respectful and inclusive
Being transparent, taking responsibility for actions, and ensuring effective governance and compliance.
We take responsibility and deliver quality
Meeting stakeholder and community needs, fostering strong relationships through proactive and effective communication.
We meet the needs and expectations of our stakeholders
Embracing open-minded collaboration within our organisation and with our stakeholders that encourages learning and continuous improvement.
We challenge the status quo with open minds
Upholding the highest standards of honesty, ethical behaviour, trustworthiness and sincerity in all actions and decisions.
We build trust through responsible actions
We will evaluate our progress using a comprehensive outcomes-based measurement framework.
We will monitor and measure our performance against annual plans and government accountability requirements.
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The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries acknowledges Aboriginal people throughout Western Australia as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters, and communities in which we operate.
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is committed to developing strong working relationships with Aboriginal people, is proud to celebrate the cultural diversity, strength and resilience of Aboriginal people, and is deeply grateful for the contributions they make to the State of Western Australia.
We pay our respects to all Aboriginal people and their cultures, and to Elders past and present.