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Cultural policy
It is the objective of the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River to ensure that the Council’s operations are sensitive to the needs of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and to promote the principles of respect, shared responsibility, equal opportunity, access and celebration as they relate to multiculturalism in Augusta-Margaret River.
The principles are defined as:
- Respect: Differences are valued and mutual respect is encouraged and practiced across the community.
- Shared Responsibility: Every person and organisation has a responsibility to promote multiculturalism and cultural harmony.
- Equal Opportunity: Every person, regardless of their race, age, gender, language, religion and beliefs enjoy equal opportunity to express themselves and participate in employment, education, social and recreational activities that enhance their quality of life.
- Equal Access: Every person, regardless of their race, age, gender, language, religion and beliefs enjoy equal access to facilities, services and programs that support their health and wellbeing.
- Celebration: The Shire’s heritage and cultural assets such as food, clothing, history, artefacts and language are celebrated and shared by communities both within and outside the Shire.
For more information contact:
Customer Service Officer, Customer Service Centre
- Hours
- Mon - Fri: 8.00am to 4.30pm
- Telephone
- 08 9780 5255
- Fax
- 08 9757 2512