The following list can be used as a guide by stakeholders to understand the different roles and responsibilities across government and the community organisations and programs in the area.
Please note: most organisations operate across more than one key objective area.
Inclusion
Celebrate WA
Celebrate WA presents the Western Australian of the Year Awards in recognition of excellence and outstanding contribution to WA; and delivers the WA Day Festival engaging tens of thousands of Western Australians across the state,
in celebration of all Western Australians, recognising our Aboriginal history and the many people from all cultures who have made, and continue to make, WA their home.
Celebrate WA website
Auspire—the Australia Day Council WA
Auspire presents the WA Australian of the Year Awards—WA Australian of the Year, WA Young Australian of the year, WA Senior Australian of the Year and WA Local Hero, and the Citizen of the Year Awards through local government. Auspire also delivers the Aussie of the Month program which is a primary school based civics and citizenship program to recognise and celebrate active citizenship in our schools. Auspire also undertakes engagement
and capacity building programs.
Auspire website
Local governments
Since the early 1950s successive Commonwealth Governments have accorded local government the role of conferral of Australian Citizenship at Citizenship ceremonies. Citizenship ceremonies provide councils with an opportunity to welcome new
citizens as formal members of the Australian community and in particular as members of their local community.
WALGA website
Knowledge
Constitutional Centre of Western Australia
The Constitutional Centre of Western Australia provides information and a program of exhibitions, seminars and events that support Western Australians to learn about our political system State and Commonwealth Government, and current
issues. If you are interested in learning more or attending these programs please contact the Constitutional Centre via the link below.
Constitutional Centre website
Western Australian School Curriculum and Standards Authority
The School Curriculum and Standards Authority is responsible for Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum, assessment, standards and reporting. In Civics and Citizenship the key concepts are democracy, democratic values, the Westminster system, justice and participation.
School Curriculum and Standards Authority website
Australian Curriculum Reporting and Assessment Authority
The Australian Curriculum Reporting and Assessment Authority sets consistent national standards to improve learning outcomes for all young Australians. The Years 3–10 Civics and Citizenship curriculum is organised
into two interrelated strands: Civics and Citizenship Knowledge and Understanding, and Civics and Citizenship Skills.
Australian Curriculum website
McCusker Centre for Citizenship (UWA)
The centre undertakes education, participation and youth-based projects to enable active citizenship in collaboration with the University of WA students, not-for-profit and community organisations, government and business.
McCusker Center for Citizenship website
Commonwealth Department of Social Services
The Australian Government Department of Settlement and Social Services works to improve the wellbeing of migrants and refugees settling in Australia by responding to their needs, encouraging their independence and participation in the
Australian community.
Department of Social Services website
Democratic governance
WA Electoral Commission
Promotes enrolment and participation of CaLD communities in elections and reduction of informal voting.
WA Electoral Commission website
Australian Electoral Commission
Promotes enrolment and participation of CaLD communities in elections and reduction of informal voting.
Australian Electoral Commission website
WA Parliamentary Education Office
The Parliamentary Education Office manages the promotion, knowledge and understanding of the history, role and functions of the WA Parliament. The office delivers parliamentary education programs for the general public and schools programs that are in accordance
with the WA Curriculum and Assessment Outline.
Parliament of WA website
Citizenship
Department of Home Affairs
This
Australian Government department is responsible for immigration and citizenship, travel and border crossing, visas, and settling in Australia. This department also provides grants to strengthen Australia's cultural diversity.
Department of Home Affairs website