WA Key Insights from Stakeholder Engagement COVID-19 Pandemic

30 June 2020 Contents

Executive summary 3 Building confidence 5 Safeguarding the workforce now and into the future 9 Community wellbeing and resilience 12 Going digital 14 Partnership and collaboration 16 Regional focus 18 List of participants 21

Acknowledgement of Country: “The State Recovery Advisory Group includes The Government of acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of Aboriginal communities and their representatives from a wide range of cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging. © State of Western Australia 2020 important sectors. The Group’s experience, There is no objection to this plan being copied in whole or part provided there is due acknowledgement of any material quoted or reproduced. knowledge and expertise are vital to help lead Published by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Western Australia, July 2020. Western Australia’s recovery from the wide- This report is available at WA.gov.au. ISBN 978-0-7307-0289-4 ranging impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Mark McGowan MLA, Premier of WA

2 Executive summary

To better understand the wide-ranging On 27 May 2020, the State Government The challenges were related to the recovery impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and established the State Recovery Advisory Group areas of health, economic and infrastructure, identify recovery opportunities, during June to provide high level and strategic advice on the social, industry, and regions. A sixth challenge 2020 the State Government captured the views impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as relating to the public sector was open to public of Western Australians through a range of challenges and opportunities for recovery. sector employees only. engagement opportunities. A one-day workshop was held on 11 June 2020 A total of 431 ideas were submitted, generating hosted by the Premier and State Recovery These opportunities complemented extensive 955 comments and more than 4000 votes. Controller. Participants are listed on page 21. consultations that have taken place since the Surveys as well as social and online news pandemic erupted. Throughout June, Ministers hosted 21 media analysis have been used to identify roundtable discussions with stakeholders. The Engagement is a key aspect of the and understand sentiment around emerging roundtables focused on vulnerable groups Government’s approach, outlined in Setting the issues, challenges and ideas prevalent in the (including young people, women and Aboriginal Scene, to ensure the best resources and ideas community. This ensures the perspectives people) and impacted sectors and businesses are brought forward to inform recovery efforts. and experiences of the community are heard (including tourism, health, skills and training, and can be considered in recovery planning It is important that everyone is unified behind housing and construction, international and activities. the vision to get Western Australia back on education, and sports, arts and culture). the road to becoming a thriving and innovative Participants are listed on page 21. What was heard community in which to live, work, visit and do business. Community ideas Participants at the 22 engagement sessions provided their input and perspectives on The State Government thanks all participants and sentiment the draft impact statement released by the for their contribution to recovery planning. Western Australians were invited to contribute State Government on 9 June 2020. There was their ideas for recovery through the iThink consensus that the draft statement provided 22 engagements (WA Public Sector) online community. a good summary of the known impacts and – 600 participants Between 28 May and 26 June 2020, five could be strengthened in some areas. This challenges were open to everyone across the feedback has been incorporated into the In June 2020, more than 600 people State to submit ideas, view the ideas of others, Western Australian Impact Statement: representing business, industry, not-for-profit add to ideas and vote on the best ideas. COVID-19 pandemic. organisations, unions, the public sector, local government and community were part of 22 engagement sessions hosted by the Premier and Ministers.

3 Participants identified positive impacts arising Theme 2: Safeguarding the workforce Theme 4: Going digital from the COVID-19 pandemic that could be now and into the future The pandemic highlighted business and harnessed to support recovery efforts. For The impact of the pandemic on Western community reliance on digital resources and example, unique opportunities were presented Australia’s current and future workforce is infrastructure. Enhanced productivity can result for some businesses usually dependent on immense. The State’s future workforce needs to from going digital. There is a need to expand international and interstate markets to pivot be safeguarded with targeted support for young digital infrastructure, particularly to bridge the their services to local markets and harness people, women, Aboriginal people and people digital divide that has an impact on many of the consumers’ growing desire for local products. with disability. Skills and training are essential State’s most vulnerable people. There were also many examples of increased to support the workforce of the future. and innovative use of technology which allowed Theme 5: Partnership and collaboration connectivity and collaboration as well as Current skills and labour shortages need to be Western Australia needs to continue the access to services usually provided face-to- addressed, and there needs to be innovation partnership approach that was evident in face. Participants saw the potential for these through moving to local content and supporting response to the pandemic such as people technologies to be adopted in the longer term. people seeking to transition to new roles and continuing to deliver vital operations that industries. Participants were also asked to outline and support Western Australia’s economy and to identify opportunities to support recovery. This Mental health and work/life flexibility also needs provide essential services to those in need. Red provided a wealth of ideas about opportunities to be at the forefront of employers’ minds so tape reduction and procurement reforms need to support the State recovery plan. These are productivity is boosted to support Western to be expanded, and collaboration continued summarised in this report across six themes. Australia’s recovery. across governments, business, industry, unions and the community. Theme 1: Building confidence Theme 3: Community wellbeing and There is a need to build confidence across resilience Theme 6: Regional focus the community – confidence in our ability to Recovery should focus on promoting community Regional Western Australia has been strengthen the economy; confidence in attracting wellbeing and resilience. This includes supporting particularly impacted by the pandemic and investment; confidence that the community can those who need it and addressing mental health there are calls for a dedicated focus to support get out and about safely; and confidence in being and alcohol and other drug issues. these communities and businesses. There are able to live safely in a COVID community. Increasing community cohesion needs to be opportunities to boost regional investment Western Australia needs to balance its a key focus and there are opportunities to do through infrastructure, tourism, jobs and skills, continued focus on exports and trading partners this through volunteerism, culture and the arts, and address the digital divide. with working towards economic diversification and sport and recreation. and leveraging local markets.

4 Theme 1: Building confidence

Strengthening the economy “COVID-19 has proven that we can Leveraging local markets operate in a different way. We are Rebuilding business and consumer confidence, The COVID-19 pandemic presents a unique faster, more efficient and continue increasing investment, maintaining trade opportunity for businesses dependent on relations and ensuring continued operation of to have safety at the forefront. We international and interstate markets to pivot to the State’s key industries are vital for recovery. want to continue to be agile in the local markets and capitalise on growing support from local consumers for local products, The pandemic highlights the value and way we interact and do business.” especially in the tourism, food and agriculture, vulnerability of the State’s key industries, Edgar Basto, BHP and culture and arts sectors. particularly the resources, health, tourism, food The need for economic diversification and and agriculture, transport and logistics, and Some parts of the tourism industry are stronger trade relationships across Southeast housing and construction sectors. developing experiences suitable for local Asia is an important opportunity to explore. markets, thereby broadening their customer There is support for the State Government to There is optimism from industries about the base. Some Aboriginal businesses have proven keep vital industries open during the response strength of the economy and there are calls they can pivot their products to the intrastate to the pandemic, and acknowledgement of to focus on more secure long term initiatives market. There is an opportunity for this businesses that have been agile and adaptive to boost confidence further. Examples include adaptive approach to be shared with others in during a time of crisis, such as the transport supporting the transport network so producers the Aboriginal tourism sector. and logistics sector. of exports are globally competitive; promoting Some local governments are supporting local Business and industry continue to be competitive Australian manufacturing to boost markets by promoting local businesses to their concerned about the stability of trade the economy and create jobs; and improving ratepayers. relationships with key markets. Some in the the coordination of cargo to markets in an resources sector commented that Western environment of increased cost of freight and The food and agriculture sector has seen Australia is a point of difference to other product movements. increased consumption of local produce in states and countries as it has been able to Western Australia and campaigns can promote maintain strong trade relationships and access “Our economy is built on exports this further. The global supply chain disruption to overseas markets while others expressed and we can’t lose that otherwise is likely to have reshaped international markets concern about the status of trade relations. we can’t recover.” – old markets may not exist in their current Kevin Brown, Airport form. Food and produce exporters may need to adapt and innovate their offerings to capture the ‘new normal’ market.

5 “We are an island within a nation “People talk about the new normal but “We need to learn to co-exist – what better time to advertise no-one understands what the ‘new with COVID-19 and manage the Western Australian talent to a normal’ is going to look like.” risk and opportunity in an agile way. Western Australian audience.” Noel Hart, Mid West Ports Authority There needs to be a more risk-based Morgan Solomon, Perth Theatre Trust approach to ensure sustainable Continued focus on economic recovery in the event of Further opportunities include investing in further outbreaks.” Western Australian content and intellectual infrastructure projects Al Williams, Chevron Australia property across the creative industries, There is support for continued focus particularly film and contemporary music. on stimulating the economy through Getting out Addressing uncertainty infrastructure so there is a lasting impact on the economy and the social and cultural fabric Sentiment tracking shows many in the The ability of Western Australians to adapt of the community. community are comfortable and ready to in times of crisis and recent government get back into the community, particularly by This includes development, refurbishment responses have improved confidence. However, holidaying in Western Australia, working in and maintenance of infrastructure across all there is ongoing uncertainty about restrictions their normal places of work, going to shopping sectors including social and affordable housing, and what the future looks like. There are centres and taking children to playgrounds. community services, culture and entertainment concerns that the ‘new normal’ is still being venues, tourism, transport and logistics Some people, particularly older people, are defined and impacts are yet to fully emerge. (industrial parks, rail hubs and regional ports), still concerned about getting out and about There is opportunity to tackle this uncertainty food and agriculture and renewable energy. in Western Australia. There is opportunity to through support, clear communication, promote to the community that it is safe to Government and private co-investment for innovation, scenario planning and a shared come out and give them confidence to engage, infrastructure projects can work towards understanding of the path forward. return to sport and recreation, get involved building investor confidence. and travel. While many businesses and industries recognise the importance of border closures to manage the spread of COVID-19, reopening borders can rejuvenate import and export activity and give affected industries relief.

6 There are calls for communications to reduce Building confidence in the Support for healthcare workers is at the any public fear that still exists and may be forefront of minds, especially with respect to restricting travel. These could target different health system addressing uncertainties and anxieties in the cohorts, for example some older Western Actively preparing Western Australia’s health context of any potential surge in COVID-19. Australians believe they have not received system now for the possibility of any surge There is opportunity to focus on initiatives to explicit messages saying they can go outside of the virus is essential. Planning for this is retain staff and provide further training on how and connect with their families. underway, such as ensuring the appropriate to respond in a pandemic situation. supply, dissemination and use of Personal “We need to encourage the “The ability of the State Protective Equipment. There is support for community to come out, book a improving diagnostics research and collecting Government to quickly mobilise ticket and see something exciting data to address any surges in COVID-19. and prioritise a large workforce - give them confidence to engage ensured that, overall, resources There is support for the Chief Health Officer’s and get involved.” actions during the State of Emergency which were targeted where they needed Nicola Forrest, Black Swan Theatre allows issues to be addressed quickly and are to be.” not weighed down by bureaucratic procedures. Participant at health roundtable Another opportunity is for businesses and community facilities to promote their “COVID showed that our belief that compliance with COVID-safe rules and the ‘WA health system is slow and principles, such as providing additional cleaning, can’t get things done’ is wrong. WA so people feel safe to come back. health can move fast when given Showcasing Western the right incentives.” Dr Carlo Bellini, HIP Consulting Australia The pandemic provided opportunities for health Western Australia should capitalise on its system advancement and instigated change effective navigation through the crisis and that would otherwise have taken years to low rate of community transition to market implement, if at all. This momentum should be itself. There is also an opportunity to showcase continued and maximised. Western Australia to the intrastate markets, particularly tourism. This could include developing a suitable narrative to highlight the State’s strengths and attractions.

7 Addressing elective surgery backlogs should There is an opportunity for Western Australia be an immediate focus now and into recovery. to think globally and seek opportunities to Some insurance providers have been waiving develop international partnerships to support waiting periods to support this. medical research, the design of new therapies and local employment in the health sector. There is concern that the pandemic will have a lasting impact on health outcomes due Other opportunities include considering to people not accessing regular testing and how a COVID-19 vaccine would be delivered; screening during the crisis, such as breast escalating work to digitise health records; and screening. There are calls for a public education proactively engaging the ideas of the health campaign to encourage people to return to workforce to encourage participation and testing and screening programs and give inclusivity. confidence it is safe to do so. There is consensus that work towards the Sustainable Health Review should continue, however with a COVID-19 lens.

8 Theme 2: Safeguarding the workforce now and into the future

Providing opportunities for Other opportunities to support young Western There should be a specific focus on supporting Australians include addressing cultural and young women, particularly Aboriginal women young people recruiting barriers; removing blockages to and culturally and linguistically diverse women, Young people have been disproportionally securing housing; providing more permanent to retain and build their skills. affected by the pandemic, and there are roles; promoting flexible employment concerns they will be further impacted when opportunities for work and study; supporting “Ancillary services that surround the the Australian Government’s JobSeeker and entrepreneurial youth to move to the regions; construction industry will provide JobKeeper supports come to an end. and increasing traineeships for young opportunities for short courses and Aboriginal people coming out of school. training opportunities for women.” “Talk to young people, listen to “The way young people relate to Professor Colleen Hayward, Edith Cowan young people, empower young University people. Listen to their solutions and work has fundamentally changed.” you will see outcomes.” Laura Mwiragua, United Workers Union Address labour vulnerabilities Mason Rothwell, Youth Affairs Council of WA Supporting women with local content There is a need to support young people with A continued focus is needed to support women With Western Australia’s dependence on targeted skills, education and training as well as to enter the workforce, pivot to new areas of overseas and interstate labour, national job mentoring to give them better employment work and provide leadership opportunities. and international border closures have opportunities and to benefit employers. Support The focus on gender equality in the workplace exacerbated skills shortages particularly should be provided to young people unemployed should not be sidelined as a result of the with respect to trades, seasonal tourism, pre COVID-19 and those recently unemployed. pandemic. agriculture (harvest time), hospitality (chefs), and transport and logistics. Without borders There is an opportunity to engage young people Opportunities to support Western Australian reopening or the capacity to develop local on how to market jobs to their generation in women include addressing barriers such as labour, operations in impacted sectors may be occupations likely to grow in the resources, the cost of childcare; increasing the number compromised, in turn impacting employment transport and logistic industries as well as in of female apprentices in traditionally male and job creation in the State. aged and disability care. dominated sectors such as construction; and supporting women to manage their own businesses.

9 Some companies see the value of employing This could include increasing interstate workers “Young people say ‘we want to build Western Australian workers on fly-in fly-out moving to Western Australia on a permanent the future’.” (FIFO) arrangements, rather than increasing the basis; matching young people with industries Colin Pettit, Commissioner for Children numbers of interstate FIFO workers. with vacant positions such as regional and and Young People seasonal jobs in hospitality and tourism; “We need to continue to build a boosting the local disability workforce with Better alignment of career advice can strong pipeline of workers locally bridging programs for unemployed people; steer people towards choosing training and and in a coordinated way.” and shorter industry training programs to get education pathways that develop skills workers on site faster. Ivan Vella, Rio Tinto employers need and lead to sustainable There is potential for further skills shortages employment. This could reduce skills Local content mandate on government work due to a reduction of apprentices and mismatches in the economy. is seen as an important foundation. However, potentially fewer employers taking on school There should also be an increased focus on the requirement should not only apply to leaver as apprentices. Reducing the cost training people across all aspects of the government projects but to all public and private of training and employing apprentices and economy, and not just traditional industries projects that receive government funding. trainees can mitigate skills shortages. that have been invested in. There is opportunity Other opportunities include initiatives to for greater recognition of the care economy increase the number of job-ready workers Preparing the workforce and other sectors. located in Western Australia, and provide Work needs to begin now on ensuring Western Jobs of the future are unpredictable, requiring flexible and adaptive training to meet the Australia has a high quality workforce for the transferable skills not currently taught in needs of new learners and existing workers in future, especially in new and non-traditional schools. There is also a ‘hidden curriculum’ priority areas. jobs. This includes ensuring school curricula, currently not being taught such as networking vocational education and training programs, and interview skills to give young people “We need to grow more trades and TAFE and university courses are tied to the confidence to seek employment once they positions and encourage youth into skills needed for the future. finish school. the trades. Approximately 10% of Collaboration between industry and the Other opportunities include supporting our workforce are technical, however education system is important, such as linking workforce renewal by attracting younger 90% of jobs are in operations and the training expertise that universities and TAFE employees to sectors with ageing workforces; trade. We need to supercharge colleges can offer with primary industry hubs, more upskilling and training for Aboriginal mining education to get young and building on the strength of the resources people; and reshaping and re-branding the people into the workforce.” sector to create a skills excellence centre. agricultural sector to be an attractive sector. Bill Beament, Northern Star 10 Focusing on healthy There are calls for the flexibility provided during the pandemic to continue. Some employers workplaces witnessed an increase in productivity from The COVID-19 pandemic placed significant staff working from home and many staff are pressure on many workplaces with extended advocating for these flexible arrangements to rosters, business uncertainty, adapting to continue. working from home and fatigue. This has the potential to impact the health and wellbeing of workers and families. Focusing on workplace health and safety practices is high on many employers’ agendas. There needs to be a continued focus on the importance and responsibility of employers to manage wellbeing at work.

“The pandemic galvanised the workforce around looking after each other.” Murray Cook, Arc Infrastructure

Workplaces can be effective environments to intervene, provide support for and increase awareness of mental health matters. Giving employees the skills to live healthy lives translates into benefits for families and the community.

11 Theme 3: Community wellbeing and resilience

Supporting vulnerable people There is an opportunity to improve data “It took this urgency to drive change, to collection and analysis to support service bring out what’s really good about our During the COVID-19 pandemic the community delivery to vulnerable people. This would community. We saw the very best of services sector has ensured vulnerable people provide clarity on the demands and impacts on Western Australian community values. are still able to access their vital supports. the community. Our response shone a light on how we There are opportunities to build the capacity of Further opportunities include improving should revere the aged whom we serve.” the system to respond to future emergencies, financial literacy for women and minority such as strategies to support people with groups; continued focus on keeping women Warren Harding, Alzheimer’s WA disability in times of crisis, and shared experiencing family and domestic violence resourcing and staffing. safe; support for individuals on temporary Dealing with mental health visas, international students and new migrants and alcohol and other drugs “The “we are in this together” facing financial hardship; increasing social and message Palmerston shared with disability housing; and providing affordable issues our community helped break down child care. The mental health impacts associated with the the ‘them’ and ‘us’ barriers between The demonstrated strengths of older people’s COVID-19 pandemic cannot be understated. services and clients.” ability to adapt during the pandemic, and the The uncertainty and massive change in Emma Jarvis, Palmerston Association value of older people in the community was people’s lives result in great stress and anxiety, highlighted. The impact on grandparents and particularly for young people who are feeling a The impact of the pandemic on community grandcarers having no in-person contact with sense of hopelessness. This has the potential to wellbeing and vulnerable communities is still family members was particularly significant increase mental health issues and alcohol and emerging. There are concerns that a significant and reinforced their critical role in families. other drug misuse. increase in unemployment will lead to financial There are opportunities to support older stress; family and domestic violence; mental people by ensuring their voices are heard and “We have the whole of society health and other alcohol and drug issues; they have access to services, and addressing talking about mental health and and homelessness. This will have associated challenges in the aged care sector. wellbeing across all ages, diversity. longer term increases in child protection issues, Use State communications interaction of individuals with the justice strategies to support navigating system, and an increased demand for social housing and community services support. access, treatment and recovery.” Monica Taylor, College of Mental Health Nurses

12 Social isolation has a major impact on There is an opportunity to look at ways to Culture and the arts play a vital role in vulnerable cohorts (particularly seniors, people build and maintain this sense of community creating opportunities to support and enhance with disability and Aboriginal people in remote into recovery. This includes re-engaging connection to community and culture. There is communities) as it perpetuates loneliness, volunteers who reduced activities due to fears an opportunity to support Aboriginal culture which in turn compounds mental health issues. of COVID-19, particularly older people. with cafes, restaurants and more local tours promoting and celebrating Aboriginal culture Opportunities to address this include: “Strengthen/spotlight the positive and foods. developing strategies and initiatives that focus on mental health; and decreasing the benefit of kindness and genuine The value of outdoor sporting and recreational normalisation of increased drinking during care in neighbourhoods and activities has come to the forefront and there the COVID-19 pandemic. communities.” are more people participating in new ways. Neighbourhoods are experiencing an upsurge There are potential dangers in an increased Participant at mental health roundtable in people and families walking, riding bikes and price of illicit drugs due to border closures as Local governments play a critical role in reconnecting in parks and local infrastructure. people may be detoxing in the community supporting community recovery. Many This should be continued and acknowledged as posing a risk for the individual and the broader are providing food and emergency relief a key enabler in re-establishing community into public. There is an opportunity to ensure access to vulnerable people and the community. recovery. to low medical withdrawal services across Financial insecurity of local governments Western Australia to address this. may increase due to ratepayers being unable to make payment and impact their ability to Connecting to community support their communities. and culture “Sport is more than the game on the The pandemic brought some of the community field – it’s about the contribution it closer with large increases in acts of kindness, community members reaching out to each makes to the community.” other, and appreciation for the community Participant at sport and recreation; services sector. This highlights the willingness volunteering roundtable of Western Australians to go above and beyond to support their community.

13 Theme 4: Going digital

Transforming digitally Some businesses and organisations have “Recognise and learn from the enhanced their digital service offering innovations implemented by The pandemic highlighted a growing need for by upskilling and reaching new audiences. Aboriginal communities and digital services (including medical treatment), Supporting digital transformation going organisations, particularly in resources and infrastructure. Significant forward ensures that gains made are not lost. transformations occurred across government, remote communities.” Many people, particularly older people, were business, industry and the not-for-profit sector Participant at mental health roundtable able to engage with technology for the first to quickly adapt to deliver online treatment and time. This allows sustained participation in the education, maintain operations and services, There is an opportunity to improve the use community and ensures safety and security. and connect with staff and stakeholders. of technology in future service delivery by understanding consumer needs while Audiovisual communications allow people to Accessing medical treatment continuing to provide face to face options. come together to find solutions more quickly than previously. Some business operators in There is support for the expanded access to Further opportunities to support digital heavily impacted areas, such as tourism, use telehealth and digihealth through the Medicare transformation and access to treatment technology to connect, listen to each other and Benefits Scheme and calls for this to continue, include medical training for health care share ideas and initiatives. Digital technology especially in regional and remote communities. workers to learn how to treat people using new technologies; improving digital means that businesses with regional These technologies provide choice for infrastructure to increase accessibility and workforces are able to stay connected during individuals in respect to health and mental online service delivery; and maintaining digital border closures. health treatments. Some patients report communications to encourage and support welcoming the increased access to telehealth community connections as well as reduce costs “Information technology was as it meant they were able to continue for business, industry and not for profits. transformational as it mobilised treatment. For others it did not meet their people quickly, and is essential as treatment needs and increased their reliance we move forward.” on crisis treatment. Gordon Trewern, Nulsen Some organisations report that clients are more willing to discuss alcohol and other drug issues over the telephone, particularly where support has moved from group to individualised delivery.

14 Narrowing the digital divide “Work on equity of access to IT as a key part of equity of access Across the community there is a pressing need to provide a more inclusive digital economy across the State not just the and address the ‘digital divide’. Many Western metropolitan areas.” Australians have not been able to access digital Participant at mental health roundtable services due to a lack of resources, capacity and digital infrastructure (particularly in regional areas). The temporary closure of many schools saw children switch to remote learning, highlighting barriers with some families not having the finances to acquire equipment or data plans.

15 Theme 5: Partnership and collaboration

Collaboration across government, business, to address administrative burdens and Developing new partnerships industry and the community services sector streamline procurement processes; facilitate during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and accelerate government projects to boost There is support to continue to build on new ensured that vital operations supporting the economy; improve support for investors partnerships that formed during the COVID-19 Western Australia’s economy have continued, to navigate the process; and provide funding pandemic. Some industries are united through and essential services for those in need provided. certainty to the community services sector. the experience of a common hardship. There is opportunity to build on this collegiality to “One thing that we need to keep “Regulatory approvals are critical prepare and position industries for the future. is the speed at which we work and there is huge opportunity to There is overwhelming support to focus on together; impressive.” make real change in the system and building new partnerships that bridge the divide Jimmy Wilson, CBH Group drive investment.” between government, business, industry and Warren Pearce, Association of Mining and the community services sector. Collaboration between the State Government Exploration Companies and resources sector, and within the sector itself, “Government and community allowed production to continue while complying Local governments stress that streamlining need a partnership with industry with COVID-19 health and safety measures. procurement can play a role in generating to discuss mutual benefits. We are economic recovery and allows a rapid rollout of two sides of the same coin.” capital works. Reducing red tape and Participant at mental health roundtable funding uncertainty The resources sector has called for fast-tracking of approvals processes for both new and existing There is support for government and the The community services sector has welcomed projects and removal of duplication between community services sector to partner with the reduction of red tape by the State State and Australian Government processes. business and industry so links between Government as it has allowed services to These can bring projects online more quickly, economic and social development are be flexible and respond. Some organisations unlocking significant employment opportunities. understood and explored further. reported using funding innovatively to purchase The education and training sectors expressed mobile phones and tablets with data for client “There has been effective and use, enabling them to stay connected. interest in working with each other to support powerful communication through skills development. There is agreement that this partnership needs government which has contributed to continue into recovery. Business, industry to strong collaboration and good and the community services sector seek policy review outcomes.” increased support from the State Government Ken Brinsden, Pilbara Minerals

16 Other partnership opportunities include The Western Australian health system can community services and community be strengthened by increasing collaboration pharmacies providing local support and between hospital service providers, clinical and effective communication to older people in community services, the aged care sectors crisis; and the sport and recreation industry and the public health system so individuals partnering with other sectors such as receive the treatments they need and the most education and health to promote the mental vulnerable people are protected. health benefits of sport and recreation. “Collaboration between industry, Increasing collaboration industry bodies and government to Maintaining partnerships between the State solve and share best practices has and local governments is critical, and there is been a very positive step.” an opportunity to improve communications to Katie Tovich, South32 facilitate coordination for recovery. There are opportunities to also improve the partnership between the State and Australian Governments, particularly through the newly established National Cabinet process.

17 Theme 6: Regional focus

Regional Western Australia has been There are concerns that increases in “There is a challenge in getting good particularly impacted by the COVID-19 financial stress and social isolation will regional infrastructure – farmers pandemic and there are calls for a dedicated result in more people accessing support, are taking on new technology. If we focus on these communities and businesses. The particularly for mental health and alcohol can get regional connectivity that ongoing challenges that regional communities and other drugs. face are exacerbated such as access to services, would be a big win.” digital connectivity, and attracting investment Investing in opportunities Ashley Herbert, Australian Association of and people to the regions. Agricultural Consultants WA There is support for further investment in “Supporting our regional areas the regions through infrastructure, skills Other opportunities to support investment brings a massive benefit to the development, job creation, upgrades to road include providing attractive regional centres networks and population growth. through housing diversification; addressing State. We have a social licence to issues that regional residents face in accessing operate in Western Australia, and “Regional digital communications capital; and providing for innovation and education and training are a real infrastructure remains one of the start-ups. opportunity to provide back.” great limitations to the productivity Support across all levels of government is Raleigh Finlayson, Saracen Mineral Holdings of regional WA.” needed to increase investment in regional WA, Limited Participant on iThink particularly for infrastructure projects and skills development. Accessing services The lack of digital infrastructure continues to be a significant issue for the regions. Bringing people to the regions The pandemic has further highlighted issues Ongoing work is needed to enhance in accessing specialist treatment, with many Travel restrictions, and the closure of the State telecommunications/digital infrastructure to not being able to travel to Perth due to a and international borders, has had an impact provide short term stimulus as well as long term lack of flights, risk of COVID-19 transmission on regional industries including culture and the social and economic benefits. and biosecurity requirements. There is an arts, tourism and food and agriculture. opportunity to be more innovative so care can Regional digital connectivity can ensure the Bringing people to the regions can support be provided close to home rather than relying on regions are well positioned to be adaptable, regional industries to recover and provide a beds in the metropolitan area. innovative and agile into recovery. skilled workforce, increase tourism and address labour shortages.

18 There is an opportunity to focus on increasing The regions welcome a commitment from There are many examples of success and tourism to the regions by people from mining companies to return to using excellence in the Aboriginal medical services multicultural communities. commercial flights as opposed to charter that have responded rapidly and provided flights. Mining companies indicate a concern strong support for Aboriginal communities, Further opportunities to support the regional about the health and safety of employees including in regional and remote areas. tourism industry include enhancing Western using commercial flights and therefore seek Australia’s cultural tourism offerings; continuing The speed and agility in responses should assurances that appropriate protocols are in to invest in tourism campaigns; capitalising on continue and not be impacted by overly place before increasing use of commercial the regions’ dark sky by promoting astrotourism; bureaucratic processes. Aboriginal leaders flights. The high cost of flights and limited and investing in regional events and venues. in remote communities highlight that more availability remain issues that impact both consultation with the State Government regional residents and prospective tourists. “There is a huge opportunity is critical to ensure an effective recovery process. to provide employment in local Working with Aboriginal The development of local pandemic plans communities in the exploration is an opportunity to bring issues such as industry. We need to find a way to people in regional and remote infrastructure and food security to the get our industry back to business.” communities forefront. This information should be used Keren Paterson, Trigg Mining to support recovery efforts. Cooperation and collaboration between government, Aboriginal leaders and the Aboriginal people in regional and remote There are calls to increase the regional community are key to help stop the spread communities are particularly impacted by workforce and ensure key regional industries of COVID-19 among Aboriginal communities, travel restrictions, with increased overcrowding can operate and have the skills required to grow. particularly in regional and remote areas. and concerns about the mental health and There are concerns about the availability of They have led to improved quality and cultural wellbeing of communities due to social labour for the picking season in mid-September timeliness of health services to Aboriginal isolation. There is an opportunity to invest as many farmers depend on people who have communities and, more specifically, those in more regional and remote social housing left Western Australia due to the pandemic. in bio-security areas. to address this. Aboriginal procurement and Opportunities to address these matters include training opportunities could be attached to job matching initiatives to bring skilled people “Aboriginal leadership needs to future investment. from Perth to the regions; and incentives to be at the forefront of recovery.” Specific data and evidence are critical to make the regions attractive places for city Lawford Benning, MG Corporation deliver targeted and appropriate services to dwellers to work and live in. Aboriginal people and communities.

19 There is support to further expand telehealth Opportunities for recovery include improving to regional and remote communities. The lack contact tracing among Aboriginal people; of high quality digital connectivity has made it supporting the growing interest in bush difficult for isolated Aboriginal people in some food and associated intellectual property to regions to access treatment. promote wealth creation; improving medical research; and increasing support for Aboriginal “There is no better job in the world rangers to protect national parks and manage for our young people than to look visitors to preserve culturally significant areas. after their country.” Merle Carter, Aboriginal Advisory Council member

20 List of participants

State Recovery Advisory John Gelavis, Master Builders Association Sport and Recreation; Tracey Roberts, WA Local Government Group Workshop Association Volunteering Ministerial 11 June 2020 Rhys Turton, WAFarmers Roundtable Louise Giolitto, WACOSS Hosted by Hon Mark McGowan MLA, Premier; 8 June 2020 Minister for Public Sector Management; State Michelle Mackenzie, Shelter WA Hosted by Hon MLA, Minister for Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Donna Chung, Women’s Council Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering; Sport and Relations & Sharyn O’Neill, State Recovery Evan Hall, Tourism Council WA Recreation Controller Ross Wortham, Youth Affairs Council of WA Duncan Ord, Department of Local Government, Hon , MLA, Deputy Premier, Minister Shelagh Magadza, Chamber of Arts and Culture Sport and Cultural Industries for Health; Mental Health Rod Jones, Study Perth Christina Matthews, WA Cricket Association Hon Stephen Dawson, MLC, Minister Tanya Steinbeck, Urban Development Institute for Environment; Disability Services; Darren Beazley, Swimming WA of Australia WA Electoral Affairs Diane Gepp, Comdance Paula Rogers, Committee for Economic Hon , MLC, Minister for Education Evan Stewart, Basketball WA Development of Australia and Training Gavin Taylor, WA Football Commission Piers Verstegen, Conservation Council Chris Rodwell, Chamber of Commerce Griffin Longley, Nature Play and Industry WA Jonathan Ford, Moorditj Koort James Curtis, Football West Paul Everingham, Chamber of Minerals John Van Der Wielen, HBF Jamie Bennett, Outdoors WA and Energy WA Sandra Brewer, Property Council WA Karyn Murray, Gymnastics WA Claire Wilkinson, Australian Petroleum Rob Thompson, SportWest Ken Pride, Bowls WA Production and Exploration Association WA Kitty Prodonovich, Regional Chamber of Nicole Lockwood, Freight and Logistics Commerce and Industry WA Leith Fradd, Parks and Leisure Australia (WA) Council of WA Michelle Andrews, Department of Communities Megan Fardon, Croquet West John Langoulant, Infrastructure WA Michael Barnes, Department of Treasury Nick Sloan, WA Local Government Association , UnionsWA Rebecca Brown, Department of the Premier Peter Leaversuch, Royal Life Saving WA Bradley Woods, and Cabinet Rob Thompson, SportWest Australian Hotels Association (WA) Jodi Cant, Department of Finance Robyn Kuhl, Volleyball WA Cath Hart, Housing Industry Association Dr David Russell-Weisz, Department of Health Rosalie Evans, Paddle WA Richard Sellers, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Simon Mead, Rebound WA Science and Innovation Simon Taylor, Netball WA

21 Stuart Gilsenan, Hockey WA Cathryn Greville, Master Builders WA Catherine Ehrhardt, City of Bayswater Meredith Blais, Volunteering WA Vanessa Shugg, Women in Mining Cheryl Cowell, Shire of Shark Bay Steve Grace, Fitness Australia Jody Nunn, Australian Institute of Company Ronnie Fleay, Shire of Kojonup Steven Rose, Diving WA Directors Chris Mitchell, Shire of Broome Professor Colleen Fisher, The University of Mark Irwin, City of Stirling Women Ministerial Western Australia Peter Long, City of Karratha Roundtable Corina Martin, AFLS Michelle Rich, Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale Conrad Liveris, Diversity consultant Julie Brown, City of Gosnells 9 June 2020 Louise Giolitto, WACOSS Ruth Butterfield, City of Armadale Hosted by Hon Simone McGurk MLA, Minister Sonja O’Leary, Public Sector Commission Doug Thompson, City of Fremantle for Child Protection; Women’s Interests; Sharyn O’Neill, State Recovery Controller Carol Adams, City of Kwinana Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Michelle Andrews, Department of Communities Tony Dean, Shire of Nannup Community Services Rebecca Brown, Department of the Nick Sloan, WA Local Government Association Hon Sue Ellery MLC, Premier and Cabinet Jamie Parry, Local Government Professionals Minister for Education and Training Lisa Rodgers, Department of Education Ian Cowie, City of Gosnells Elizabeth Shaw, KPMG Kelly Faulkner, Department of Water Annie Riordan, Shire of Harvey Maria Osman, Harmony Alliance and Environmental Regulation Jonathan Throssell, Shire of Mundaring Clare Thompson, Women Lawyers of WA Candy Choo, Local Government Professionals Meredith Hammat, UnionsWA Local Government and Jodi Cant, Department of Finance Paula Rogers, Committee for Economic Leadership Ministerial Darren Klemn, AFSM, Fire and Emergency Development of Australia WA Services Commisioner Professor Colleen Hayward, Roundtable Edith Cowan University 9 June 2020 Skills, Training, Workforce Marion Fulker, Committee for Perth Hosted by Hon MLA; and International Education Tania Cecconi, CEOs for Gender Equity Minister for Local Government; Heritage; Alison Evans, Culture and the Arts Ministerial Roundtable Women’s Health and Family Services Hon Fran Logan MLA; Minister for Emergency 10 June 2020 Susan Cull, Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA Services; Corrective Services Hosted by Hon Sue Ellery MLC, Kendall Galbraith, Duncan Ord, Department of Local Government, Minister for Education; Training Rural, Regional and Remote Network Sport and Cultural Industries Sharyn O’Neill, State Recovery Controller Natalie Busch, National Association Tracey Roberts, City of Wanneroo of Women in Construction WA Lisa Rodgers, Department of Education Jenna Ledgerwood, Town of Mosman Park Jenna Clarke, Anne Driscoll, Department of Training Paul Kelly, Town of Claremont and Workforce Development

22 Michelle Hoad, North Metropolitan TAFE Cam Dumesny, Western Roads Federation Bradley Woods, Terry Durant, South Metropolitan TAFE Stephen Moir, Motor Trades Association of WA Australian Hotels Association WA Richard Sellers, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Steve McCartney, Australian Manufacturing Deb Carr, Australian Tourism Export Council Science and Innovation Workers Union and Rottnest Island Chamber of Commerce Chris Rodwell, Chamber of Commerce Professor Sandra Eades, Curtin University Hugh Singe, Event Industry Association and Industry WA Tayyeb Shah, The University Gareth Martin, Business Events Perth Kitty Prodonovich, Regional Chamber of Western Australia Matt Norton, Visitor Centre Association of WA of Commerce and Industry WA Rebecca Brown, Department of the Premier Graeme Skeggs, BusWA Paul Everingham, The Chamber of Minerals and Cabinet Michelle Howard, and Energy WA Marine Tourism Western Australia Stuart Diepeveen, Tourism and Hospitality Kevin Brown, Perth Airport Pty Ltd Apprentice Employment Network Ministerial Roundtable Michael Collins, Forum Advocating Cultural and Iain McDougall, Hospitality Group Training Eco-Tourism 10 June 2020 Jim Walker, State Training Board Craig Kenyon, Meredith Hammat, UnionsWA Hosted by Hon CSC MLA, Caravan Industry Association WA Pankaj Pathak, Phoenix Academy Minister for Tourism; Racing and Gaming; Matthew Hammond, Cruise Western Australia Small Business; Defence Issues; Citizenship Phil Payne, StudyPerth Barry Felstead, Australian Resorts at Crown and Multicultural Interests Dr Marco Schultheis, Curtin University Resorts Ltd. Hon David Templeman MLA, Minister for Local Professor Steve Chapman, Karen Giles, Clubs WA Government; Heritage; Culture and The Arts Edith Cowan University Mike McKenna, Optus Stadium/VenuesLive WA Richard Sellers, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Professor Eeva Leinonen, Simon Barwood, WA Nightclubs Association Science and Innovation Professor Selma Alliex, The University Catrin Allsop, Australia’s South West Rebecca Brown, Department of the Premier of Notre Dame and Cabinet Larry Jorgensen, Wines of Western Australia John Paxton, English Australia (WA) Duncan Ord, Department of Local Government, Peter Peck, Liquor Stores Association Carl Copeland, NECA WA Sport and Cultural Industries Kate Sinfield, WA Distillers Guild Trish Ridley, Independent Tertiary Education Mark Webb PSM, Department of Biodiversity, Tim Brown, Small Bar Association WA Council Australia Conservation and Attractions Karma Lord, United Workers Union WA Stan Liaros, The Apprentice Evan Hall, Tourism Council Western Australia and Traineeship Company Robert Taylor, Western Australian Indigenous Julie Waylen, National Disability Services WA Tourism Operators Council

23 Mental Health; Alcohol and Monica Taylor, College of Mental Health Nurses Richard Sellers, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation Other Drugs Ministerial Ross Wortham, Youth Affairs Council of WA Professor Colleen Hayward, Sam Walsh, Australia Council for the Arts Roundtable Edith Cowan University Chad Creighton, Aboriginal Art Centre Hub WA 10 June 2020 Kerry Hawkins, WA Association for Mental Health Colin Walker, Art Gallery of Western Australia Professor Steve Allsop, WA Network of Alcohol Kim Jameson, Art on the Move Hosted by Hon Roger Cook MLA, Deputy and other Drug Agencies Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health Bev East, Barking Gecko Jill Rundle, WA Network of Alcohol and other Nicola Forrest, Black Swan Theatre Hon MLC, Parliamentary Drug Agencies Secretary to the Deputy Premier; Shane Colquhoun, The Blue Room Theatre Dan Morrison, Wungening Corporation Minister for Mental Health Shelagh Magadza, Chamber of Arts and Culture Associate Professor Ashleigh Lin, Jen McGrath, Mental Health Commissioner, Anne Banks-McAllister, City of Perth Telethon Kids Institute Dr David Russell-Weisz, Department of Health David Doyle, DADAA Ltd Brad Geatches, Mates in Construction Michelle Andrews, Department of Communities Lynda Dorrington, FORM Elysha Millard, Chamber of Minerals Carissa Wright, Peer Support Worker and Energy WA Clair Medhurst, Fremantle Press Dr Anne O’Sullivan, Dr David Stevens, East Metropolitan Sharon Burgess, Fringe World North Metropolitan Health Service Health Service Alex Egloff, Last Great Hunt Dr Roland Main, WA Country Health Service Dawn Walton, Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Ingrid van den Berghe, Luna Cinema Monique Williamson, Mental Illness Fellowship Dr Emma Crampin, North Metropolitan Brad Mellen, Mellen Events West Australia Health Service Christen Bell, Australian Museums and Galleries Shauna Gaebler, Consumers of Mental Health WA Rod Astbury WA Mental Health Network Association WA Taryn Harvey, WA Association for Mental Health Sue Young, WA Police Rachael Whitworth, Performing Lines Emma Jarvis, Palmerston Association Iain Grandage, Perth Festival Carol Daws, Cyrenian House Culture and the Arts Morgan Solomon, Perth Theatre Trust Dr Helen McGowan, Older Adult Mental Health Ministerial Roundtable Paul MacPhail, Regional Arts WA Vicki O’Donnell, Aboriginal Health Council of WA Brodie Carr, Tourism Western Australia 10 June 2020 Jim McGinty, North Metropolitan Health Service Willie Rowe, Screenwest Dr Sophie Davison, Department of Health Hosted by Hon David Templeman MLA; Mike Harris, WA Music Minister for Local Government; Heritage; Liz MacLeod, Department of Health James Berlyn, WA Youth Theatre Company Culture and the Arts Julia Stafford, Cancer Council WA Paul Shannon, Learne Durrington, WA Primary Health Alliance Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA, West Australian Symphony Orchestra Minister for Tourism Debora Colvin, Mental Health Advocacy Service Duncan Ord, Department of Local Government, Dr Nathan Gibson, Chief Psychiatrist Sport and Cultural Industries

24 Older Persons and Seniors Transport and Logistics Cam Dumesny, Western Roads Federation Ministerial Roundtable Ministerial Roundtable Peter Woronzow, Department of Transport Warrick Lodge, REX 10 June 2020 10 June 2020 Clayton McDonald, Aurizon Hosted by Hon Mick Murray MLA, Minister for Hosted by Hon MLA, Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering; Sport and Minister for Transport; Planning Resources Ministerial Recreation Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC, Minister for Roundtable Christine Allen, COTA WA Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Dawn Yates, Seniors Recreation Council of WA Ports; Minister Assisting the Minister for State 12 June 2020 Development, Jobs and Trade Martin Yates, Seniors Recreation Council of WA Hosted by Hon Mark McGowan MLA, Premier; Nicole Lockwood, Freight and Logistics Deidre Timms, Advocare WA Minister for Public Sector Management; State Council of WA Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Kathy Blitz-Cokis, Northern Suburbs Jason Holmes, Toll Group Relations Community Legal Centre Graeme Potger, Qantas Group Hon Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Mines Fran Ottolini, Northern Suburbs Community and Petroleum; Energy; Industrial Relations Legal Centre John Park, Freight and Trade Alliance Richard Sellers, Department of Jobs, Justin Stevenson, Legal Aid WA Matt Bronickis, WA Port Operations Taskforce (FPA) Tourism, Science and Innovation Pauline Bagdonavicius, Public Advocate Craig McKinley, RTBU WA Branch Sharyn O’Neill, State Recovery Controller Mervyn Teow, Seniors Card Centre Des Snook, Main Roads Western Australia Kelly Faulkner, Department of Water Etta Palumbo, Public Trustee and Environmental Regulation Rob Slocombe, RAC Rita Afsar, Office of Multicultural Interests David Smith, Department of Mines, Industry Robert Carruthers, Chamber of Minerals Paul Coates, Carers WA Regulation and Safety and Energy of WA Christine Young, City of Melville – Local Terry Durant, South Metropolitan TAFE Ian Duncan, WA Local Government Association Government Professionals Network Age Chris Ellison, Mineral Resources Limited Friendly Communities Justin Cardaci, Centurion Paul Everingham, Chamber of Minerals Kati Francis, Wanslea Adrian Evans, CFMMEU WA Branch and Energy of WA Mark Batty, WA Local Government Association Paul Hamersley, Watco WA Claire Wilkinson, Australian Petroleum Tim Dawson, Transport Workers Union Ron de Gruchy, WA Self-Funded Retirees Inc. Production and Exploration Association Jimmy Wilson, CBH Group Warren Harding, Alzheimer’s WA Chris Salisbury, Rio Tinto Murray Cook, Arc Infrastructure Michelle Andrews, Department of Communities Edgar Basto, BHP Kevin Brown, Perth Airport Elizabeth Gaines, Fortescue Metals Group Noel Hart, Mid West Ports Authority Stuart Nicholls, Strike Energy Todd Emmert, Qube Bulk Warren Pearce, Association of Mining and Exploration Companies 25 Ivan Vella, Rio Tinto Iron Ore Abdullah Khan, Australian Islamic College Tanya Steinbeck, Urban Development Institute Peter Bradford, IGO Limited Theresa Kwok, Chung Wah Community and of Australia Bill Beament, Northern Star Aged Care Nick Sloan, WA Local Government Association Ken Brinsden, Pilbara Minerals Duncan Ord, Department of Local Government, Aaron Morey, Chamber of Commerce and Sport and Cultural Industries Industry WA Katie Tovich, South32 Maria Osman, African Communities Peter Moore, Peter Coleman, Woodside Energy Limited Joansy Pegrum, Karen Welfare Association Construction Contractors Association Al Williams, Chevron Australia Pty Ltd of WA Inc. Philip Helberg, Department of Finance Michael Gollschewski, Alcoa Paul Isaachsen, Department of Communities Jonathan Ford, Aboriginal Advisory Council Tom O’Leary, Iluka Kim Ellwood, Office of Multicultural Interests Cath Hart, Housing Industry Association WA Will Robinson, Encounter Resources Limited Ramdas Sankaran, Multicultural Services Alistair Jones, Department of Treasury Raleigh Finlayson, Centre of Western Australia Michelle Mackenzie, Shelter WA Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited Dr Enzo Sirna, Italo-Australian Welfare and Rikki Hendon, CPSU/CSA Keren Paterson, Trigg Mining Cultural Centre Nigel Hindmarsh, Department of Communities Steve McCartney, Australian Manufacturing Sara Shengeb, Culturally and Linguistically Mick Buchan, CFMEU Workers’ Union Diverse Youth representative Diane Dowdell, Consult Australia Brad Grady, Australian Workers’ Union Salim Youssef, Australian Arab Association Michelle Hoad, North Metropolitan TAFE Peter Bennett, Clough Group Housing and Construction Multicultural Advisory Group Food and Primary Industries Ministerial Roundtable Ministerial Roundtable Ministerial Roundtable 12 June 2020 15 June 2020 12 June 2020 Hosted by Hon MLA, Minister Hosted by Hon Peter Tinley AM MLA, Minister Hosted by Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA, for Housing; Veterans Issues; Youth; Asian for Housing; Fisheries; Veterans Issues; Asian Minister for Tourism; Racing and Gaming; Engagement & Hon Rita Saffioti MLA, Minister Engagement & Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC, Small Business; Defence Issues; Citizenship for Transport; Planning Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Multicultural Interests Gail McGowan, Department of Planning, Lands and Food; Ports; Minister Assisting the Minister Iqbal Samnakay, Metropolitan Migrant and Heritage for State Development, Jobs and Trade Resource Centre Michelle Andrews, Department of Communities Patrick Walsh, V&V Walsh Dr Edward Zhang, Sandra Brewer, Property Council WA (includes Linley Valley Pork) The Association of Great China Inc. John Gelavis, Master Builders WA Jim Trandos, Western Australian Corn Grower Nicholas Agnocs, David Della Bona, Larry Jorgensen, Wines of WA Hungarian Community Association Civil Contractors Federation WA Greg Harvey, Surya Ambati, Indian Society of WA Mike Rowe, Australian Property Institute Harvest Road (includes Harvey Beef)

26 Jane Sale, Pastoralist Regional Communities (North) Andy Munro, Gascoyne Development Commission Sally O’Brien, WAMIA Ministerial Roundtable Rhys Turton, WAFarmers Shane Van Styn, Shire of Greater Geraldton Mic Fels, WAFarmers 16 June 2020 Karen Chappel, WALGA Northern Country Zone Brad Adams, Ocean Grown Abalone Hosted by Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC, Matt Rutter, Tourism Geraldton Mid West Basil Lenzo, Geraldton Fisherman’s Co-op Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture Joanne Fabling, Mid West Chamber of and Food; Ports; Minister Assisting the Minister Commerce and Industry Alex Ogg, WAFIC for State Development, Jobs and Trade Wayne McDonald, Adam Laitt, Milne AgriGroup Josie Farrer MLA, Member for Kimberley Bundiyarra Aboriginal Corporation Pat Zanetti, WA Coles Ralph Addis, Department of Primary Industries Todd West, Mid West Development Commission Greg Cross, Fletcher International Exports and Regional Development Fred Riebeling, Town of Port Hedland Greig Smith, D’Orsogna Jodi Cant, Department of Finance Peter Long, City of Karratha Joanne Edwards, Brownes Dairy Richard Sellers, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Brendan Hammond, Nic Giblett, Newton Orchards Science and Innovation Pilbara Development Commission Ashley Herbert, AAAC(WA) Geoff Haerewa, Shire of Derby Tym Duncanson, Gascoyne Development Bob Nixon, GIWA Harold Tracey, Shire of Broome Commission Jimmy Wilson, CBH David Menzel, Shire of Wyndham East Jeff Gooding, Kevin Goss, Soil and Land Conservation Council Kimberley Kimberley Development Commission Leela James, WACOSS Peter Taylor, Shire of Broome Gavin Treasure, Mark Sweetingham, Department of Primary Lawford Benning, MG Corporation Mid West Development Commission Industries and Regional Development Cara Peek, NBY Kris Starcevich, Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission Ralph Addis, Department of Primary Industries James Brown, and Regional Development Kimberley Development Commission Terry Hill, Pilbara Development Commission Richard Sellers, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Simon Penn, Science and Innovation Australia’s North West Tourism Youth Ministerial Roundtable Mike Rowe, Department of Water and John Bowler, City of -Boulder 15 June 2020 Environmental Regulations Malcolm Cullen, Shire of Coolgardie Hosted by Hon MLA, Minister for Jodi Cant, Department of Finance Lee Jacobsen, Regional Development Australia Water; Forestry; Innovation and ICT; Science; Goldfields Esperance Youth Ryan Jones, Goldfields-Esperance Hon MLA, Minister for Police Development Commission/KBCCI Jon Phillips, CPSU PSU Eddie Smith, Shire of Carnarvon Dana Errington, SDA Matt Niikkula, Shire of Exmouth Laura Mwiragua, United Workers Union

27 Analena Gilhome, CCIWA People with Disability Jesse Williams, Youth Disability Advocacy Network Bradley Woods, AHA WA Ministerial Roundtable Evan Hall, Tourism Council WA Kathy Hough, Council of Regional Disability Services Mason Rothwell, Youth Affairs Council WA 17 June 2020 Tania Harris, First Peoples Disability Network Bella Ndayikeze, Ministerial Youth Advisory Hosted by Hon Stephen Dawson MLC Council WA Minister for Environment; Disability Services; Charlotte Glance, Ministerial Youth Advisory Electoral Affairs Supporting Communities Council WA Kerry Allan-Zinner, NDIA Independent Advisory Forum Ministerial Roundtable David Castelanelli, Ministerial Youth Advisory Council/Ministerial Advisory Council of Disability 17 June 2020 Council WA Michelle Andrews, Department of Communities Hosted by Hon Simone McGurk, Minister for Chris Twomey, WACOSS Melanie Bray, Child Protection; Women’s Interests; Prevention Iain McDougall, Apprentice Employment Community and Public Sector Union of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Network WA Carrie Clark, Kalparrin Services Sameh Gowegati, SMYL Community Service Paul Coates, Carers WA Michelle Scott, McCusker Centre for Professor Paul Flatau, The University of WA Rob Holmes, Enable WA Inc. Citizenship Kylie Whiteley, WA Police Shauna Gaebler, Consumers of Mental Health WA Jodi Cant, Department of Finance Wade Garwood, Bruce Langoulant, Disability Services Louise Giolitto, WA Council of Social Services Aboriginal Health Council of WA Commission Board Dan Minchin, Chorus Australia Anne Driscoll, Department of Training and Chelsea McKinney, WA Association Tricia Murray, Wanslea Workforce Development for Mental Health Ross Wortham, Youth Affairs Council of WA Colin Pettit, Commissioner for Children Samantha Jenkinson, People with Disabilities WA and Young People Felicite Black, Women’s Health Joan McKenna Kerr, Autism Association of WA and Family Services Sharyn O’Neill, State Recovery Coordinator Marion Hailes-MacDonald, Kate Chaney, Anglicare WA Michelle Andrews, Department of Communities Department of Communities Justine Colyer, Rise Network Lisa Rodgers, Department of Education Leanne Pearman, WA Individualised Services Emma Jarvis, Palmerston Association Fiona McQuisten, WA Police Marina Re, Identitywa Denver D’Cruz, Inclusion Solutions Terry Durant, South Metropolitan TAFE Wendy Rose, Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre Kelda Oppermann, Michelle Hoad, North Metropolitan TAFE Jacquie Thomson, Ability Centre Zonta House Refuge Association Gordon Trewern, Nulsen Michelle Andrews, Department of Communities Philippa Clarke, United Voice Lisa Rodgers, Department of Education Jennifer Lawrence, Brightwater Duncan Ord, Department of Local Government, Julie Waylen, National Disability Services WA Sport and Cultural Industries

28 Rebecca Brown, Department of the Premier Professor Peter Leedman, Mandy McKnight, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Cabinet Harry Perkins Institute Dr Andrew Miller, Australian Medical Jen McGrath, Mental Health Commissioner Vicki O’Donnell, Kimberley Aboriginal Association WA Paul Isaachsen, Department of Communities Medical Service Naomi McCrae, Health Services Union WA Denise Sullivan, Department of Health Kelli Porter, Workforce Rural Health West Liz MacLeod, East Metropolitan Health Service Jeremy Hubble, Lotterywest Ashley Reid, Cancer Council WA Jen McGrath, Mental Health Commissioner Lorna Pritchard, Lotterywest Dr Andrew Robertson, Department of Health Yarlalu Thomas, Precision Public Health Fellow Jayden Rogers, Linear Clinical Research Dr Brad Jongeling, CAHS Health Ministerial roundtable Professor Cobie Rudd, Edith Cowan University Pip Brennan, Health Consumers’ Council Dr David Russell-Weisz, Department of Health 17 June 2020 Dr Shane Kelly, St John of God Hospital Dr Hannah Seymour, Fiona Stanley Hospital Jessica Short, United Workers Union Hosted by Hon Roger Cook MLA, Deputy Rebecca Tomkinson, Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health John Van Der Wielen, HBF Royal Flying Doctors Service Dr David Russell-Weisz, Department of Health Professor Steve Allsop, WANADA Professor Di Twigg AM, Edith Cowan University Dr Bennie Ng, Australian Medical Dr Aresh Anwar, Child and Adolescent Professor Jon Watson, The University of WA Health Service Association (WA) Professor Tarun Weeramanthri, Climate Learne Durrington, WA Primary Health Alliance Dr Paul Bailey, St John Ambulance WA Change and Health Inquiry Dr Matthew Tweedie, Pharmacy Guild Dr Gareth Baynam, Genetic Services of WA Dr James Williamson, Department of Health Chris How, Bethanie Dr Carlo Bellini, HIP Consulting Dr Michael Winlo, Emerald Clinic Kane Blackman, Rare Voices Australia Margaret Doherty, Dr Fiona Wood, Perth Children’s Hospital Mental Health Advisory Council Professor Jonathan Carapetis AM, Kevin Sneddon, United Workers Union Telethon Kids Institute Health Ministerial roundtable Professor Gervase Chaney, The University Dr Matthew Anstey, St John of God Hospital of Notre Dame 19 June 2020 Kempton Cowan, Ramsay Health Care Professor Archie Clements, Curtin University Hosted by Hon Roger Cook MLA, Deputy Stephanie Buckland, AMANA Khye Davey, Electronic Medical Record Clinical Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health Linda Wayman, Carers WA Excellence Division Samantha Jenkinson, Michael Clancy, Australian Nursing Federation Professor Daniel Fatovich, Professor of People with Disabilities WA Dr Sean Stevens, Royal Australian College of Emergency Medicine Kerrie Hawkins, WA Association General Practitioners WA Dr Neale Fong, Bethesda for Mental Health Dr Justin Yeung, WACHS Professor Gary Geelhoed, WAHTN Graeme Prior, Hall & Prior Aged Care Group Shauna Gaebler, Consumers of Mental Health Dr Omar Khorshid, Head of Department Rikki Hendon, Western Australia Orthopaedic Surgery Community and Public Sector Union

29 Regional communities (South) Stephanie Addison-Brown, Shire of Augusta Jonathan Ford, Member Margaret River Ministerial roundtable Gordon Gray, Member Gary Brennan, City of Bunbury Vicki O’Donnell, Member 19 June 2020 Mal Osborne, City of Bunbury Gail Reynolds-Adamson, Member Hosted by Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC, Paul Omedei, Shire of Manjimup Peter Riley, Member Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture Andrew Campbell, Shire of Manjimup Michelle Andrews, Department of Communities and Food; Ports; Minister Assisting the Minister Catrin Allsop, Australia’s South West Rebecca Brown, Department of the Premier for State Development, Jobs and Trade Steve Harrison, Margaret River Busselton and Cabinet Ian Mickel, Shire of Esperance Tourism Association Jodi Cant, Department of Finance Wayne Halliday, Tourism Esperance Nick Belyea, Kate Alderton, Department of the Premier Gail Reynolds-Adamson, Goldfields-Esperance South West Development Commission and Cabinet Development Commission Brendan Hammond, Debbie Fletcher, Department of the Premier Leslee Holmes, Shire of Dandaragan Pilbara Development Commission and Cabinet Julie Flockart, Shire of Merredin Leigh Ballard, Shire of Narrogin Aboriginal Advisory Council Rebecca Tomkinson, of Western Australia Wheatbelt Development Commission Ministerial roundtable David Bolt, Shire of Murray Rhys Williams, City of Mandurah (Aboriginal people and Paddi Creevey, Peel Development Commission remote communities) Pat Strahan, Visit Mandurah 19 June 2020 Dennis Wellington, City of Albany Hosted by Hon Ben Wyatt MLA, Ceinwen Gearon, Shire of Denmark Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Dave Schober, Shire of Denmark Hon Roger Cook MLA, Deputy Premier; Elizabeth Guidera, Shire of Katanning Minister for Health; Mental Health David Steytler, Albany Chamber Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister of Commerce and Industry for Environment; Disability Services; Benita Cattalini, Albany Chamber Electoral Affairs of Commerce and Industry Gail Beck, Co-Chair Ronnie Fleay, Great Southern Martin (Marty) Sibosado, Co-Chair Development Commission Daniel (Danny) Brown, Member Ian Earl, Shire Augusta Margaret River Merle Carter, Member

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