The following publications list contains publications produced by the Office of Multicultural Interests.
These publications are all available for download. If you require multiple copies please contact us.
These publications are all available for download from http://www.omi.wa.gov.au/omi_publications_asp.
If you require multiple copies please email:harmony@communities.wa.gov.au
Please note: Many of these documents contain pictures and may be slow to download for those connections using dialup modems. You will need the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html to view the PDF format of these documents.
Guide to cultural and linguistic data collection for the public sector
The guide aims to increase the level of awareness of appropriate indicators for the collection of CaLD data and improve the standard of CaLD data collection across the Western Australian public sector
Download the Guide here.
Cultural Diversity in Western Australia—A Demographic Profile
This demographic profile is based on the 2011 Census and outlines Western Australia's cultural and linguistic diversity.
Download the Profile.
Economic and Social Contribution of Migrants to Western Australia
Throughout the State's history, migrants have made significant contributions to Western Australia's very broad economic, social and cultural development.
Download the Summary report and the Full report here.
Report highlights issues of ageing multicultural community
Ageing in CaLD communities was highlighted as a priority area in the Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) Strategic Plan 2009–2013.
Download the Ageing report and the Full report summary here.
Office of Multicultural Interests Strategic Plan 2009–2013
Click here to go to the OMI Strategic Plan 2009–2013 web page
The OMI Strategic Plan 2003-2005 is available online from http://www.omi.wa.gov.au/omi_plan.cfm.
Organising functions and events—a guide to protocol for culturally and linguistically diverse communities
The 'Organising functions and events' guide has been prepared as a basic introduction to planning public events, and has a focus on protocol planning. It aims to assist communities when organising functions by identifying possible problems before they happen.
Engaging Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities
Implementing the Principles of Multiculturalism Locally—A planning guide for WA local governments
A practical guide – Implementing the Principles of Multiculturalism Locally, is designed to assist local governments plan and provide services in a way that is inclusive of the needs of residents from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
The Implementing the Principles of Multiculturalism Locally guide is accompanied by an easy-to-use Local Government Multicultural Planning Framework. Click here for the framework.
WA Community Profiles
The second series of profiles, produced in conjunction with the Australian Bureau of Statistics, covering the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of 12 established and new and emerging communities represented in Western Australia, is now available for downloading. They are: Burma (Myanmar), Central and South America, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Greece, Iran, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Ukraine.
Click here to go to the WA Community Profiles web page
Go to the WA Community Profiles web page at http://www.omi.wa.gov.au/omi_diversity_statistics.cfm to download the community profiles.
Culture and Religion Information Sheets
The information sheets aim to raise awareness and understanding of religious and cultural practices in the Western Australian community to assist service providers in the government and nonprofit community sectors in improving service delivery.
Click here to go to the Culture and Religion Information Sheets web page
Go to the Culture and Religion Information Sheets web page at http://www.omi.wa.gov.au/omi_guidelines.asp to download the information sheets.
WA Charter of Multiculturalism
The People of Western Australia – Statistics from the 2006 Census
Available in web format with PDF format Files suitable for downloading.
from http://www.omi.wa.gov.au/omi_diversity_statistics.cfm
Directory of Services for New Arrivals in Western Australia
The Directory of Services for New Arrivals in Western Australia is available free in hardcopy from the Office of Multicultural Interests or in a searchable online format at http://www.omi.wa.gov.au/omi_msd.cfm. Email harmony@communities.wa.gov.au to order the print version.
Language Services Policy 2008
The Western Australian Language Services Policy 2008 aims to ensure that language is not a barrier to services and programs for people who require assistance in English. Amongst Western Australians who require assistance with communicating effectively are Indigenous people, migrants and those who are deaf or hearing-impaired.
Other helpful publications
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) have updated the very useful ‘Face the Facts’ publication. The booklet addresses some prevailing myths concerning immigration, refugees and Indigenous peoples by presenting the basic facts.
