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New training resource to improve safety at family day care services
11th Jul 2022
New training resource to improve safety at family day care services

In 2015, Lachlan Mitchell drowned at a family day care service in suburban Perth just days before his third birthday. The McGowan Government is committed to ensuring safety reform at family day care services, so a tragedy like this never occurs again. A new online training program has been specifically designed to assist family day …

1st Jul 2022

In support of our Government’s efforts distributing Rapid Antigen Tests across WA – my office currently has more nasal swab tests to give away. If you’re a resident of the Fremantle state electorate, pop into my office  Shop 2, 8-12 Market Street (opposite the Fremantle Post Office) and collect a pack of 20 RATS. Limits …

Grants awarded to attract childcare workers to regional WA
1st Jul 2022
Grants awarded to attract childcare workers to regional WA

Early childhood education and care services are important not only for children’s socialisation and education, but also to support parents – especially women – to return to work. We know that regional towns can face greater challenges in finding workers and the choice of early childhood education and care services on offer can be limited, …

State Government uses buying power to advance gender equality
30th Jun 2022
State Government uses buying power to advance gender equality

While significant advances have been made to remove barriers faced by women, there is still a long way to go to bring about lasting solutions and achieve equality for women. The McGowan Government is using its considerable purchasing power to promote gender equality through a ground-breaking procurement pilot. This initiative will use the purchasing power …

Ready Check GO Working with Children Check campaign helping to keep kids safe
26th Jun 2022
Ready Check GO Working with Children Check campaign helping to keep kids safe

Children’s sport and rec activities are an integral part of any community.  Apart from the many children who participate, thousands of people are involved as coaches, club or group leaders, officials and volunteers. Unfortunately, the easy access to children can make these activities a target for predators, and that is why Working with Children Checks …

Major boost for workplace mental health and mines safety
22nd Jun 2022
Major boost for workplace mental health and mines safety

Sexual violence is not something anyone should be exposed to, let alone in the workplace. However, it is a harsh reality that it is a problem across many industries. As Minister for Women’s Interests, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Elizabeth Shaw on a number of occasions and have great confidence in her credentials …

Funding boost to help shape future female Aboriginal leaders
15th Jun 2022
Funding boost to help shape future female Aboriginal leaders

The Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre, based in Fitzroy Crossing, will benefit from a $300,000 grant to help develop female Aboriginal leaders of the future. The State Government funding will provide and promote opportunities for young people and senior women to undertake cultural training together, enabling the next generation to maintain a strong connection …

We want to hear from you!
31st May 2022
We want to hear from you!

The McGowan Government’s WA Seniors Strategy will set out the State Government’s ten-year plan to support older people, harness the opportunities and address the challenges of the State’s ageing population. The strategy will encompass a number of topics, including inclusion and respect, participation and employment, accessible information and services, rights and advocacy, financial and housing …

New provider announced for former Esther Foundation facility
19th May 2022
New provider announced for former Esther Foundation facility

Community services provider Cyrenian House will take over the facility previously occupied by Esther Foundation. Esther Foundation was a faith-based residential treatment facility for women and teenagers, which recently entered voluntary administration. It was supporting 19 women and seven children when it went into administration. A number of women and girls have reported historical experiences …