King Edward Memorial Hospital King Edward Memorial Hospital is improving the visibility and accessibility of its suggestion boxes to better facilitate feedback from people with disability. The hospital is also using clearer communication methods, such as the use of symbols, in its consumer information including publications, pamphlets and posters. Its Patient Advocate Pamphlet, released in March 2014, was re-designed to be more attractive to people from diverse backgrounds and the needs of people with disability. The new King Edward Memorial Hospital Patient Advocate Pamphlet. DAIP Outcome 6—People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to participate in any public consultation by a public authority Western Australia Police The Western Australia Police consulted the WA Deaf Society when considering signage requirements that promote the use of Auslan interpreters in its customer service areas. Disability Services Commission The Commission’s project to transition residents from homes managed by the Commission’s Accommodation Services Directorate, to non-government providers, included a specific focus on how best to engage with people who have complex needs. Park and Botanic Garden King Park and Botanic Garden is in the process of planning for the second stage of its Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park, a learning and discovery facility for families and school students. Many special interest groups, including children with disability, will be consulted through targeted community engagement and consultation. The consultation will have a particular focus on children’s focus groups. DAIP Outcome 7—People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to obtain and maintain employment with a public authority Great Southern Institute of Technology The Great Southern Institute of Technology was involved in a collaborative project to produce a DVD, on from school,’ with eight young people with disability who ‘Moving shared some of their training, employment, volunteer and community experiences after leaving school. Department of Finance The Department of Finance continues to promote and monitor equal opportunity employment for people with disability. This is addressed with staff through selection panel training and a workshop that was presented by a disability employment service to its Leadership Development Program participants. The workshop sought to educate staff on the benefits and practicalities of employing people with disability in the Department. Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor The Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor employs a number of people with disability
King Edward Memorial Hospital King Edward Memorial Hospital is improving the visibility and accessibility of its suggestion boxes to better facilitate feedback from people with disability. The hospital is also using clearer communication methods, such as the use of symbols, in its consumer information including publications, pamphlets and posters. Its Patient Advocate Pamphlet, released in March 2014, was re-designed to be more attractive to people from diverse backgrounds and the needs of people with disability. The new King Edward Memorial Hospital Patient Advocate Pamphlet. DAIP Outcome 6—People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to participate in any public consultation by a public authority Western Australia Police The Western Australia Police consulted the WA Deaf Society when considering signage requirements that promote the use of Auslan interpreters in its customer service areas. Disability Services Commission The Commission’s project to transition residents from homes managed by the Commission’s Accommodation Services Directorate, to non-government providers, included a specific focus on how best to engage with people who have complex needs. Park and Botanic Garden King Park and Botanic Garden is in the process of planning for the second stage of its Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park, a learning and discovery facility for families and school students. Many special interest groups, including children with disability, will be consulted through targeted community engagement and consultation. The consultation will have a particular focus on children’s focus groups. DAIP Outcome 7—People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to obtain and maintain employment with a public authority Great Southern Institute of Technology The Great Southern Institute of Technology was involved in a collaborative project to produce a DVD, ‘Moving on from school,’ with eight young people with disability who shared some of their training, employment, volunteer and community experiences after leaving school. Department of Finance The Department of Finance continues to promote and monitor equal opportunity employment for people with disability. This is addressed with staff through selection panel training and a workshop that was presented by a disability employment service to its Leadership Development Program participants. The workshop sought to educate staff on the benefits and practicalities of employing people with disability in the Department. Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor The Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor employs a number of people with disability
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