Premiers Awards Profiles 2010 - Public Sector Commission

ForewordPremier’s Awards2010I am proud to present the entries fromthe finalists and winners of the 2010Premier’s Awards for Excellence inPublic Sector Management.The Premier’s Awards continue to showcase instancesof the exceptional work performed in the public sectorfor the benefit of the Western Australian community.A total of 44 entries were received for the fivecategories of the 2010 Awards. They were receivedfrom across the public sector, including governmentdepartments, local government and universities. Thisyear’s projects and initiatives demonstrated many of thequalities of management excellence - vision, innovation,partnering with other agencies and sectors and, aboveall, an overriding sense of service to the communityacross our vast and varied state.Thank you to all agencies that submitted their projectsfor the Awards. I would also like to extend a thank youto the Peak Judging Panel that included representativesfrom industry, academia, the private and not-for-profitsectors and the Western Australian community. ThePanel was particularly taken by the enthusiasm andenergy of all those involved in the projects.This Profile contains examples of the vital andinnovative work undertaken by the public sector. ThePremier’s Awards seek to both celebrate individualoutstanding achievements and nurture collaborationbetween agencies. I encourage all agencies to considersome of the best management practices outlined in thisProfile and how these might be integrated more widelyacross the sector.Congratulations to all agencies and project teams fortheir contribution to the 2010 Premier’s Awards forExcellence in Public Sector Management.Colin BarnettPREMIER2 2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management

Premier’s Awards2010Goals and ObjectivesThe Premier’s Awards for Excellence in PublicSector Management were instituted in 1996and aim to educate, stimulate and inspireagencies, local government authorities anduniversities to strive for excellence in thedelivery of their services to the community. Aswell as recognising and celebrating world-classachievements by those involved in the deliveryof public services, the awards play an importantrole in motivating agencies to become moreinnovative in meeting the community’s needs.Peak Judging PanelDr Erica Smyth(Chairperson of the Peak Judging Panel)Chairperson, Scitech Board of DirectorsMr Neville BassettChairman, Royal Flying Doctor Service ofAustralia (Western Operations)Mr Chris HallPresident, Western Australian Council of SocialServicesMs Shirley McPhersonChairperson, Indigenous Land CorporationMr Geoff RichardsChairperson, Greening Australia (WA)Dr Kim SchofieldDeputy Commissioner, Public SectorCommissionMr Geoff Richards, Mr Neville Bassett, Dr EricaSmyth (Chair), Ms Shirley McPherson, Dr KimSchofield, Mr Chris Hall.CategoriesThe overall Premier’s Award for Excellence inPublic Sector Management is presented to themost outstanding finalist from the five awardcategories. The awards focus on exceptionalperformance and service delivery by agencies,work teams or individuals in the followingcategories:Developing the EconomyThe Developing the Economy categoryrecognises projects which maximiseopportunities for the future through stimulatingthe economy to support employment andgrowth in Western Australia.Improving GovernmentThe Improving Government categoryrecognises projects that aim to strengthenexisting systems or develop strategies toenhance efficiency, accountability, workforcecapacity, or community confidence in the publicsector.Managing the EnvironmentThe Managing the Environment categoryrecognises projects that seek to preserveWestern Australia’s natural beauty and theenvironment for future generations, whilstbalancing the need for development with theresponsible and efficient use of resources.Revitalising the RegionsThe Revitalising the Regions categoryrecognises projects whose work is concernedwith stimulating and sustaining investment tothe regions, strengthening regional businessesand communities.Strengthening Families and CommunitiesThe Strengthening Families and Communitiescategory recognises projects that seek tonurture the potential of families, young people,seniors and communities and to encouragethe highest possible standards of living, health,education, safety and social justice.2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management 3

Premier’s Awards2010Overall WinnerDepartment of Agriculture and FoodIndigenous Landholder ServiceThe capacity, well being and future forboth Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoplethroughout Western Australia are beingtransformed through the work of theDepartment of Agriculture and Food’sIndigenous Landholder Service (ILS).While the focus of the ILS is to rebuildAboriginal properties, the subsequentbenefits to the environment, business,culture, health and harmony areimmeasurable.The Indigenous Landholder Service (ILS),in partnership with the Indigenous LandCouncil, is improving the capacity of 5000Aboriginal people on 70 properties spanningfive million hectares across Western Australiathrough five key programs:• the Kimberley Indigenous ManagementSupport Service (KIMSS)• the Pilbara Indigenous ManagementSupport Service (PIMSS)• the Southern Agricultural IndigenousLandholder Service (SAILS)• the Midwest Indigenous LandholderService (MILS)• the Kununurra Indigenous SupportService (KISS)ILS has patiently engaged Aboriginalcommunities and provided innovativesolutions to satisfy long term needs andgoals. ILS is provided at the invitationof Aboriginal landholders, who sign anagreement demonstrating their commitmentto improve the profitability and sustainabilityof their properties.Each ILS project is unique and is driven byits participants. The department's role is tofacilitate each group to achieve its individualgoals and aspirations. Through a strictcorporate governance process, training andsupport, participants have become skilled,empowered and are making a meaningfulcontribution to the regional community. Asa result, Aboriginal enterprises are moreproductive and profitable, natural resourcemanagement has improved and there is agreater participation in the local and Stateeconomy and stronger relationships with thebroader community.But it is the intangible benefits generated byILS that will provide enduring benefits to theregions. The initiative has given participantsa sense of pride, provided communities withmotivation, direction and the promise of apositive future. This has inspired the nextgeneration to emulate their leaders, withreports of increased school attendance.4 2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management

Premier’s Awards2010Developing the EconomyCategory WinnerDepartment of Fisheries, Cognis Australia Pty Ltd., and the Fisheries ResearchDevelopment CorporationHutt Lagoon WA Artemia ProjectWorking in partnership with Cognis Australia,a Western Australian Department of Fisheries(DoF) team of scientists and technicians havedeveloped a world-first ‘farm’ facility for theminute brine-shrimp, Artemia, a critical foodsource for growing juvenile fish and shrimp.Artemia feeds on micro-algae such asDunialella salina from which beta-carotene, anatural food supplement is extracted. Artemia,therefore, was a potential obstacle for Cognis,the world’s largest supplier of betacarotene, inits Dunialella Salina production.However, through five years’ intensive research,and innovative design, DoF research staffdevised an Artemia-rearing system that workseffectively in tandem with Cognis’s micro-algaeplant at Port Gregory creating a profitable topquality by-product.Artemia (brine-shrimp).Recent worldwide Artemia shortages haveseen rocketing prices, holding back Australianaquaculture’s development. Plugging this gap,production of Artemia biomass at the new stateof-the-artfacility is expected to surpass 100tonnes (market value: between AU$1.7 millionand AU$3 million) in 2010, creating a newsustainable industry in rural Western Australia.With a planned expansion, the project is set tounderpin Australian aquaculture developmentand break into the lucrative internationalmarket.Through unique DoF technology, the closedsystem returns Artemia waste as naturalfertilizers back into the system, benefitingthe environment and resulting in productioneconomies. Cognis has already investedAU$1.5 million in the facility’s infrastructureresulting in an economic ripple effect to regionalWestern Australian businesses.The benefits to the State and regional economyare set to grow, positioning Western Australiaas a leading supplier of an essential buildingblock of domestic and world aquaculture.6 2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management

Premier’s Awards2010Category FinalistsLandgateInnovation ProgramDepartment of Environment and ConservationRegulatory Training ProgramThe Department of Environment andConservation’s (DEC’s) Regulatory TrainingProgram is a competency-based trainingprogram for environmental enforcement andinvestigating officers developed in partnershipwith the Western Australian Police.Landgate is leading the way in Innovation! TheLandgate Innovation Program is the first of itskind to be launched within the Western AustralianPublic Sector. From the development of a SharedLand Information Platform (SLIP), to leadinggovernment in energy efficiency and work/lifebalance initiatives, our ability to think outside thesquare has been central to our ongoing success.The Innovation Program has delivered efficienciesand new revenue to Landgate as well asimproved services for our customers. It createsnew ways to use existing information with SLIPDeveloper’s Program as a key example. Not onlydoes it contribute to the development, and supportof, the spatial industry but it can also be used astool for the community and Government.A number of initiatives enable better evidencebaseddecision making. These include working withthe Department of Health in linking statistical datawith spatial information and looking to provide toolsfor improved environment management.The program has also demonstrated dynamicleadership practices to increase Landgate’sworkforce capacity. Underpinned by our values,we encourage staff to use five percent of theirtime creating and contributing to innovation.For Landgate, the most important outcomefrom the program is an engaged workforce whoembrace creativity, have the confidence to voicetheir ideas and the passion to see them through.Since its inception in 2005, the program hasprovided innovative and integrated training anddevelopment for about 450 employees across adiverse range of roles from all areas of WesternAustralia. By providing training that extends beyondthe classroom and can be tailored to differentprojects, the program has increased DEC’sworkforce capacity and has improved efficiencies inhandling investigations and collecting and providingevidence to be used in prosecutions.This has led to a significant increase in thenumber of successful prosecutions, betterenvironmental outcomes, greater certainty forindustry regarding their regulatory requirementsand increased community confidence.Courses are delivered by a range of subjectmatter experts and content is complemented bye-learning materials that provide opportunitiesfor ongoing and refresher training and learning.Keiran McNamara, Director General of theDepartment of Environment and Conservationpresents Scott Jenkinson with his RegulatoryOfficers Training Course certificate.2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management 9

Premier’s Awards2010Managing the EnvironmentCategory WinnerDepartment of Agriculture and FoodNEAR StrategyThe North Eastern Agricultural Region Strategy(NEAR) is radically changing the rural sector’sresponse to drought to ensure sustainable landand water resources for future generations.NEAR dismisses the perception of drought asa catastrophic event and, instead, provides thetools for effective management of cyclical dryseasons.In doing so, it has overcome industry reticenceand a ‘hand-out’ mentality to embrace a ‘handsup’approach to sustainable, responsible andprofitable resource management.Due to the success of NEAR it has gone onto inspire other models, including the recentlyannounced Federal Government’s Drought PilotProject, with $23 million for Western Australia.NEAR has generated a significant culturalchange in the rural sector to build a moreresilient community that is able to protect theState’s valuable land and water resources foryears to come.The Department of Agriculture and Food isimplementing the strategy in association withindustry stakeholders to change the lives ofalmost 7000 people on 589 properties across 3million hectares from Kalbarri to Gingin.The strategy empowers landholders to makebetter decisions that both protect and optimisetheir natural resources for both the seasonahead and the next generation.NEAR has also engaged stakeholders fromthroughout the industry, which are now moreamenable to landholders’ ability to effectivelymanage dry seasons – like we are experiencingthis year.These relationships have provided strengthin participants’ resolve to develop innovativesolutions to long term, sustainable naturalresource and business management.10 2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management

Premier’s Awards2010Category FinalistsChemCentreEncouraging the Golf Industry to TakeStrategic Waste InitiativesIn 2006, ChemCentre, in conjunction withDale and Associates, began a project aimedat encouraging the golf industry in WesternAustralia to become better managers of wasteand resources.Through the innovative use of a range of wastematerials applied to the soil on golf coursefairways, the project aimed to:• Demonstrate alternatives to traditional turfmanagement, through the improvement ofthe soil's ability to retain water and nutrientsTown of CambridgeBest Practice Ground Water IrrigationAfter 13 years and capital investment of$4.6 million, the Town of Cambridge recentlycompleted the final stages of upgrading itsirrigation systems using industry best practice.This included converting its above ground,labour intensive, daytime watering systems tobelow ground night watering types, connectedto a weather station, central control computerand flow meters to monitor consumption. Parksare only irrigated when plants need it and theweather station makes this happen.The benefits achieved include:Environmental – Reduced water consumptionwith a total saving of over 990,000 kilolitresover three years from 2007 to 2010. The Town’stotal average water usage for 2009/2010was 6,024 Kilolitres/Hectare/Year and thiscompares favourably with the Department ofWater’s 7,500 kilolitres/Hectare/Year allocation.Biodiversity values have increased through thereplacement of turf with water wise plants withinnewly established Ecozones.• Develop new uses for waste products whichwould otherwise have been diverted to landfill• Develop practical techniques for turfmanagement which minimised the impacton the surrounding environment andencouraged 'water-wise' practices.This is also one of the first studies to developin-depth knowledge of the profile of the sandysoils of the Swan Coastal Plain. Individual soilprofiles were developed for the different golfcourses in the trial, before a custom blend ofamendments was developed, based on highquality analytical chemistry.The results from the trial were very positiveand demonstrate new options for all WestAustralians in better managing waste andresources.Economic – Less labour intensive than aboveground systems with an operating saving ofaround $300,000 per annum.Social – Complaints from the communityreduced to zero. Increased usage of parksbecause above ground systems have beenreplaced with below ground types. The projecthas led by example in demonstrating water wisepractices to the community.Governance – Able to comply with Departmentof Water allocation licensing requirements andthe State Water Plan 2007 by planning, andmanaging water resources sustainably.2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management 11

Premier’s Awards2010Revitalising the RegionsCategory WinnerDepartment of Agriculture and FoodIndigenous Landholder ServiceThe capacity, well being and future forboth Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoplethroughout Western Australia are beingtransformed through the work of the Departmentof Agriculture and Food’s IndigenousLandholder Service (ILS).While the focus of ILS is to rebuild Aboriginalproperties, the subsequent benefits to theenvironment, business, culture, health andharmony are immeasurable.The service now has five operations that spanthe State, affecting the lives of more than 5000Aboriginal people from 70 properties across fivemillion hectares.motivation, direction and the promise of apositive future. This has inspired the nextgeneration to emulate their leaders, with reportsof increased school attendance.The success of ILS has even sparked interestfrom the Northern Territory and South Africa inadopting its blueprint.In the words of KIMSS coordinator RussellShaw: “A lot of people talk about reconciliation–we’re living it.”ILS has patiently engaged Aboriginalcommunities and provided innovative solutionsto satisfy long term needs and goals.Through a strict corporate governanceprocess, training and support, participantshave become skilled, empowered and aremaking a meaningful contribution to the regionalcommunity. As a result, Aboriginal enterprisesare more productive and profitable, naturalresource management has improved and thereis a greater participation in the local and Stateeconomy and stronger relationships with thebroader community.Premier Colin Barnett congratulates the Ministerfor Agriculture and Food, Hon Terry Redmanand the Department of Agriculture and Food’sExecutive Director of Regional Operations andDevelopment, Mr Greg Paust.It is the intangible benefits generated byILS that will provide enduring benefits to theregions. The initiative has given participantsa sense of pride, provided communities with12 2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management

Premier’s Awards2010Category FinalistsDepartment of Environment and ConservationRecreational tracks and trailsThe Department of Environment andConservation (DEC) manages 27.3 millionhectares of land throughout WA, an area largerthan the state of Victoria. As part of the DEC’sgoal of creating a world class park system, atrails network has been developed throughoutregional areas. DEC now manages severalhundred walk, cycle, horse, canoe, dive, snorkeland drive trails over more than 3000 kilometers.In the south west region iconic trails such asthe Bibbulmun Track, Munda Biddi Trail andthe Cape to Cape Track draw thousands ofinternational, national and regional visitorseach year and make a significant contributionto regional economies. The Bibbulmun Trackalone contributes about $39 million into the ninelocal communities it passes through.All trails are developed through a consultationprocess which brings communities togetheras a sense of ownership is established. Localbusinesses see financial benefits duringconstruction and once complete the local trailsenhance the tourism facilities in regional townsand enable local people to get out and enjoytheir local environment.Maintenance of many of the trails is undertakenin partnership with the community withvolunteers benefiting mentally and physicallywhile working on the trail.Great Southern Development Commissionand UWA Centre of Excellence and NaturalResource ManagementDeveloping a regional Centre of Excellencein Natural Resource ManagementFollowing the establishment by the Universityof Western Australia (UWA) of a small campusin Albany, the Great Southern DevelopmentCommission (GSDC) identified the need to addvalue to ensure viability and sustainability. Aresearch market niche was identified in the areaof natural resource management and it wasdetermined that capacity should be built in thisarea.The GSDC therefore led a partnership projectto develop a Centre of Excellence in NaturalResource Management (CENRM); a regionallybased and integrated research and educationcentre focussing on applied science to improvenatural resource management in the region andelsewhere.CENRM was established in 2001 and remainsunder the academic and administrative umbrellaof UWA. CENRM’s key roles include:• Research: projects developing knowledgeagainst a program of research themes• Services: provision of specific research andknowledge as required• Education: courses and communityengagement.Key achievements include:• Export of academic expertise internationally• Attraction of $13 million funding for newresearch and consultancy projects• Expansion from five to around 30 staffattached to CENRM• Development of a 'Restoration Ecology'degree, only delivered locally.2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management 13

Premier’s Awards2010Strengthening Families and CommunitiesCategory WinnerDisability Services CommissionLocal Area CoordinationLocal Area Coordination (LAC) is a state-wideprogram that supports people with disabilitiesto live good lives in their communities. 145Local Area Coordinators (LAC’s) are employedto support people to live the life they chooseadding to the rich social fabric of communitiesand towns across Western Australia.LAC’s develop close working relationshipswith individuals to prevent crises through longterm planning which is particularly importantfor ageing carers. LAC’s may also provideindividualised, direct funding to empowerpeople with disabilities to purchase additionalservices and supports.The unique program began in regional WesternAustralian in 1988 with one LAC working inAlbany and prompted a reform service deliveryacross the state.Before LAC, people in regional areas wereoften forced to leave their communities andfamilies and move to Perth. Visits from Perthbasedservices were limited and individualswere passive service recipients. Now servicesare adapted and tailored to individual needsand respond to changes in circumstances.LAC’s provide creative, flexible andindividualised responses to make supportspersonal, local and accountable and tostrengthen community self sufficiency.LACs help make communities inclusive througheducation, advocacy and partnerships andultimately people receive flexible, responsiveand individualised services over which theyhave control.The program expanded into the metropolitanarea in 1991 in response to demand for a singlepoint of contact across an array of servicesand, by 2000, was offered state-wide. EachLAC works with between 50 and 65 individuals.Approximately 9000 individuals, their familiesand carers are supported by LAC’s.14 2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management

Premier’s Awards2010Category FinalistsDepartment of Corrective ServicesRegional Youth Justice ServicesIn late 2008, the Department of Corrective Servicesintroduced a suite of youth justice services intothe Goldfields and Mid-West Gascoyne regions.These services were aimed at reducing the highnumber of young people from these regions beingremanded into custody in Perth.The Regional Youth Justice Services (RYJS)was created to offer diversionary options acrossthe offending spectrum. Since their introduction,RYJS have been highly successfully in divertingyoung people from the criminal justice systemby empowering and involving their families.Kimberley TAFE and the University ofMelbourneChildren, Carer and CountryThe overall aim of the project is to build TAFEstudents/ early childhood staff’s capacity todevelop culturally relevant, responsive andrespectful children's services in their localcommunities in the West Kimberley. The projectdemonstrates an innovative and collaborativemodel through key staff involvement inworkforce capacity building, ongoing criticalreflection, mentoring, learning intensives andcollaborative partnerships. Embedded in theproject is a commitment to respecting Aboriginallanguage, identity and culture.Over time, many families have come to relyupon the support and advice given by staff.RYJS have also proven successful in engagingwith Aboriginal families, which can often bedifficult for justice-related agencies.RYJS are also exposing young people toopportunities such as cultural camps, music andlifeskills to engage young people in meaningfulactivity and keep them from offending.RYJS has been influential in driving the widerstrategic direction on how we deal with youngpeople in the justice system, and the successso far has lead to its current expansion into theWest Kimberley, East Kimberley and Pilbara.The project uses ‘two-way’ Learning Circlesand an action research approach to shareperspectives, experiences, knowledge and skillsand to identify with local communities whatneeds to change to improve workforce capacityand quality. Learning circles allow each personthe time and space to: share, listen, think,learn, plan and take action around an issue ofcommon concern. They are collaborative, nonprescriptiveand allow equal status for all.The project uses innovative approachesto support staff training and customisedintensive ‘learning on Country’. An exampleof this is engaging local Elders to work withTAFE students/early childhood educators toidentify culturally relevant ways of raising andstrengthening young children. The revitalisationof traditional languages and cultural ways ofliving is integral to this approach.Aboriginal Team Advisor Richard Collard hostinghis program on Tjuma Pulka indigenous radio. Theprogram gives advice on certain parenting issues.2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management 15

Premier’s AwardsEvaluation CriteriaEligibility to Apply2010All Western Australian State public sector entities, departments, State Government agencies,statutory authorities, universities, local government authorities and government trading enterprises(GTEs) were eligible to apply for any Award category.Evaluation GuidelinesEach entry was evaluated against four general indicators and two category-specific indicators. Thecategory-specific indicators assisted evaluation within the categories, whilst the general indicatorsassisted evaluation across categories for the overall Premier's Award for Excellence.General CriteriaApplicants needed to demonstrate that the initiative achieved excellence in public sectormanagement. The initiative must:1. further the agency’s mission and deliver efficiencies and outcomes that maximise long termbenefits for Western Australians2. demonstrate dynamic, ethical leadership practices and innovative solutions for the public sector3. demonstrate positive social, economic and/or environmental impact4. be comprehensively evaluated for results, effectiveness and outcomes or have an evaluationplan in place.Category-Specific CriteriaDeveloping the Economy1. Delivers positive outcomes that promote opportunity and support the economy.2. Responds to changing priorities and prepares for the future.Improving Government1. Delivers outcomes that improve public sector systems and service delivery.2. Enhances efficiency, accountability, workforce capacity or community confidence in the publicsector.16 2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management

Premier’s Awards2010Managing the Environment1. Delivers outcomes that protect or enhance the environment.2. Balances development with efficient and responsible use of resources.Revitalising the Regions1. Achieves better outcomes for regional Western Australia.2. Stimulates and sustains regional investment or strengthens regional businesses andcommunities.Strengthening Families and Communities1. Delivers outcomes to improve the quality of life, health, education, safety or social justice orother priority outcomes for Western Australians.2. Nurtures the potential of families, young people, seniors and community to benefit from andcontribute to Western Australian society.2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management 17

Premier’s AwardsDeveloping the Economy20102010 Premier’s Award entrantsSubmission TitleCentral Institute of Technology - The CUT MineDampier Port Authority Pluto ModuleMovementsBuy West Eat BestHutt Lagoon WA Artemia ProjectJunior CrewAMCAgencyCentral Institute of TechnologyDampier Port AuthorityDepartment of Agriculture and Food with foodindustryDepartment of Fisheries, Cognis AustraliaPty Ltd., Fisheries Research DevelopmentCorporationDepartment of TransportLandCorp and Department of CommerceImproving GovernmentSubmission TitleHakea Prison PharmacyThe Kingston Primary School InternshipProgram : a new, innovative approach to pre -service teacher educationDEC's Regulatory Training Program: Increasingworkforce capacity and improving the way wedo businesse-Timesheets DevelopmentRecords to outlive us allInnovation ProgramLandgate Project OfficeCreating Our Workforce of the Future - MainRoads Development Employee ProgramA Step AheadBuilding Potential: Library Collaboration inGovernmentApprovals Tracking ProjectCancer Care Bridging the GapOperation RESETAgencyDepartment of Corrective ServicesDepartment of EducationDepartment of Environment and ConservationDepartment of Sport and RecreationDepartment of the Attorney GeneralLandgateLandgateMain Roads Western AustraliaShire of DenmarkState Library of Western Australia and WADepartment of HealthThe Department of Mines and PetroleumWA Cancer and Palliative Care Network andWACHS South WestWA Police, Department for Child Protection18 2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management

Premier’s Awards2010Managing the EnvironmentSubmission TitleEncouraging the Golf Industry to Take StrategicWaste InitiativesNEAR StrategyGubinge Domestication ProjectFLoRABest Practice Ground Water IrrigationManagementAgencyChemCentreDepartment of Agriculture and FoodKimberley TAFEShire of DardanupTown of CambridgeRevitalising the RegionsSubmission TitleConnecting the Peel CommunityIndigenous Land Holder ServiceRecreational tracks and trails: Guiding touristsand strengthening regional communitiesCountry Age Pension Fuel CardDeveloping a regional Centre of Excellence inNatural Resource ManagementAgencyChallenger Institute of TechnologyDepartment of Agriculture and FoodDepartment of Environment and ConservationDepartment of Regional Development andLands; Department of TransportGreat Southern Development Commission andthe UWA Centre of Excellence and NaturalResource Management2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management 19

Premier’s Awards2010Strengthening Families and CommunitiesSubmission TitleNew Children's Hospital Project - YouthInvolvementEllenbrook Health and Lifestyle ProjectsRegional Youth Justice Services - working withthe community to address the causes of youthoffendingDEC Campground and Homestead HostProgram: Enriching the community and lives ofvolunteersIntegrated Services CentresHalls Creek Better Life ProjectLocal Area CoordinationStrengthening Families and Communitiesthrough the Child Health Promotion ResearchCentreVolunteer Employer Recognition ProgramStateAlert - Emergency Warning SystemChildren, Carer and CountryMST ProgrammeFleming Reserve RedevelopmentPatient First Ambassador ProjectFitzroy Crossing Liquor RestrictionEnforcement - Brighter FutureAgencyChild and Adolescent Health ServiceCity of SwanDepartment of Corrective ServicesDepartment of Environment and ConservationDepartment of Health, Department of Educationand Training, Office of Multicultural InterestsDepartment of Housing and WorksDisability Services CommissionEdith Cowan UniversityFire and Emergency Services AuthorityFire and Emergency Services Authority; WAPoliceKimberley TAFE and University of MelbourneMental Health CommissionShire of KalamundaWA Department of Health (Office of Safety andQuality), Health Consumers Council WA Inc.and Sir Charles Gairdner HospitalWA PoliceAgencies are encouraged to find out more about these projects and explore opportunities forcollaboration.Details of all of these projects are available at www.publicsector.wa.gov.au/premiersawards.20 2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management

Premier’s Awards2010Previous winners2009Eventscorp, a division of Tourism Western AustraliaBusselton Ironman2008LandgateSlip Enabler2007Department of Treasury and Finance: Office of Government ProcurementSetting the Standard2006Department of FisheriesRecovery of Shark Bay’s Inner Gulf Pink Snapper Populations 1995-20062005LandCorp and Department of Industry and ResourcesAustralian Marine Complex - Common User Facility2004Joint WinnersWater CorporationBusselton Environmental Improvement InitiativeDepartment of AgricultureIndigenous Management Support Project2003Department of Conservation and Land ManagementCALM’s Mentored Aboriginal Training and Employment Scheme2002Department of Indigenous AffairsMy Body Belongs to Me - An Awareness Video for Aboriginal Communities2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management 21

Premier’s Awards20102001Department of AgricultureAustralian Plague Locust Incident 2000/20012000Government of Western Australia’s European Office and the Department of Commerce and TradeWestern AustraliaLand of Plenty1999Women’s Policy OfficeFreedom from Fear Campaign1998Fisheries Western AustraliaVolunteer Fisheries Liaison Officer Program1997Western Australia Police ServiceLaverton Police Station1996Education Department of WAGwynne Park Primary School22 2010 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management

THE GOVERNMENT OFW E S T E R NA U S T R A L I AW E S T E R N.A U S T R A LI A2010.P R E M I E R ’ S AWA R D SPublic Sector CommissionGovernor Stirling Tower197 St Georges TerracePerth WA 6000Tel: 9219 6227Fax: 9219 6024Email: premiersawards@psc.wa.gov.auWeb: www.publicsector.wa.gov.au/premiersawards