Strategic plan

​​Western Australia is one of the most culturally diverse States in Australia and has prospered and benefited from its diversity.

The Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) works to assist the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests and the State Government to achieve the full potential of our multiculturalism.

Office of Multicultural Interests Strategic Plan 2023–2026

OMI's Strategic Plan 2023–2026 w​​​​​​​as developed through consultations with culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities, government and non-government organisations, business and industry groups, young people and the Minister’s Multicultural Advisory Council.

Content of the plan was also informed by a review of international and national literature that helped identify three key issues as a focus for the consultations: managing ‘super diversity’, social cohesion, and economic and social benefits.

The strategic plan rests on three pillars:

  1. recognition and mutual respect
  2. access and equity
  3. participation and representation

The WA Government proudly acknowledges and celebrates our cultural diversity as one of our State’s great strengths and plans actively for a future that captures its potential.​

The OMI Strategic Plan 2023–2026​​ guides our progress towards achieving this potential.​​​

Annual report

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Annual Report is available to download. 

OMI is part of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and includes its annual reporting within their report.

Our vi​​​​sion

An inclusive ​​​​​​and cohesive society which draws on its cultural and linguistic diversity to enhance the social, economic, cultural and civic development of WA and the wellbeing of all community members.

Our values

Diversity

We recognise, celebrate and promote cultural, linguistic and religious diversity, and are responsive to the needs of Western Australia's culturally and linguistically diverse communities. 

Respect

We are respectful and inclusive in our interactions, and encourage mutual respect between groups and individuals in our society.

Leadership

We demonstrate leadership in multicultural interests and recognise the leadership and capacity in our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Fairness and integrity

We are ethical, fair, equitable, open and transparent in our work.

Collaboration

We nurture relationships, collaboration and partnerships with government, non-government, business and community sectors to achieve outcomes that strengthen culturally diverse communities, individually and collectively.

Excellence

We strive for excellence and are committed to making a positive difference that benefits all Western Australians.​​

Page reviewed 11 April 2023