Following the release of the national Writing Themselves in 3 report detailing the devastating effects of homophobic bullying on students across Australia and in particular Western Australia, the Commission formed a steering committee of representatives from education and health organisations as well as gender and sexuality diverse advocacy groups. The steering committee has agreed to draft specific sexuality and gender based bullying materials that can be used by all primary and secondary schools in WA to develop school based policies. Substantive equality The work of the Substantive Equality Unit has focused on the development of a procedure for assessing major new policies and services and on establishing partnerships to undertake research projects on issues which have been identified as of relevance across the public sector. In 2011-2012 the SEU has also focused on consultation as an integral part of the Substantive Equality program’s requirement that departments consult with Aboriginal and ethnic minority groups so they can provide an informed review of how their policies and practices impact on these groups. Complaint handling In 2011-2012 has been a slight increase in complaints. Seven hundred and ninety seven complaints were received by the Commission this year, which is an increase on 638 in the previous year. The increase seems to come mainly from impairment and race discrimination complaints in the area of goods and services and accommodation. Community Education and Training In the second year of its regional training plan CET has focused on delivering education and training to the regions. During this year CET visited Bunbury and Kalgoorlie. A new course has also been developed titled Developing and Maintaining a Positive Workplace Culture. The course aims to address underlying workplace attitudes that can encourage discrimination and harassment. It became available in 2011-2012.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash held 0 58 58 Approved full time equivalent (FTE) level 30 29.05 (0.95) Summary of key performance indicators Agency performance For the year ended June 30, 2012 Actual results versus budget results Summary of key performance indicators 2011-12 Target3 2011-12 Actual Variation Outcome: Provision of information and advice on equal opportunity and human rights issues Key effectiveness indicators Community awareness of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and belief it is of benefit 82% 82.1% 0.1% Employer respondents who have revised their policies and/or implemented equal opportunity programs 43% 33.8% 9.2% Participants who recommend the Commission’s training courses to others 97% 96.1% 0.9% Participants who stated that they would be able to use what they have learnt at work or in their daily life 98% 98.4% 0.4%
Commissioner for Opportunity Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 30 June 2012 Note Contributed equity $ Reserves $ Accumulated Surplus/(deficit) $ equity $ Balance at 1 July 2010 24 479,000 - (260,957) 218,043 Surplus/(deficit) - - (178,040) (178,040) Total comprehensive income for the period - - (178,040) (178,040) Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Capital appropriations 2,000 - - 2,000 Total 2,000 - - 2,000 Balance at 30 June 2011 481.000 - (438,997) 42,003 Balance at 1 July 2011 481,000 - (438,997) 42,003 Surplus/(deficit) - - (107,862) (107,862) Total comprehensive income for the period - - (107,862) (107,862) Transactions with owners in capacity as owners: Capital appropriations - - - - Total - - - - Balance at 30 June 2012 481.000 - (546,859) (65,859)
Provision of Information Avenue for Redress Total 2012 $ 2011 $ 2012 $ 2011 $ 2012 $ 2011 $ ASSETS Current assets 296,682 258,826 137,651 120,087 434,333 378,913 Non-current assets 322,154 314,683 149,469 146,002 471,623 460,685 Total assets 618,836 573,509 287,120 266,089 905,956 839,598 LIABILITIES Current liabilities 571,991 470,271 265,381 218,187 837,372 688,458 Total non-current liabilities 91,835 74,549 42,608 34,588 134,443 109,137 Total liabilities 663,826 544,820 307,989 252,775 971,815 797,595 NET ASSETS (44,990) 28,689 (20,869) 13,314 (65,859) 42,003 The Schedule of Assets and Liabilities by Service should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
Note 9. Accommodation expenses 2012 $ 2011 $ Building rental operating expense 619,028 551,432 619,028 551,432 Note 10. expenses 2012 $ 2011 $ Bad Debts - 320 expenses (a) 41,269 36,992 41,269 37,312 Includes workers’ compensation insurance and other employment on-costs. The on-costs liability associated with the recognition of annual and long service leave liability is included at note 23 ‘Provisions’. Superannuation contributions accrued as part of the provision for leave are employee benefits and are not included in employment on-costs. Commissioner for Equal Opportunity Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2012 Note 11. User charges and fees 2012 $ 2011 $ Training course fees 300,849 239,127 Other services provided 15,805 8,703 316,654 247,830 Note 12. Commonwealth grants and contributions 2012 $ 2011 $ Grant from Commonwealth – 3,289 19,746 3,289 19,746 Note 13. Other revenue 2012 2011
Workplace inspections are undertaken by OSH representatives and any hazards or potential hazards are discussed with the staff affected to ensure that practical solutions are implemented in a timely fashion. The major concerns addressed during the year included the storage of files and documents, location of extension cords and equipment in individual offices, and workstation set-up as well as a review of security at all entrances to the tenancy, and this resulted in the installation of password secured locks at two entrances, a new alarm at another entrance, and staff being alerted to these new security measures and the need for ongoing vigilance. Compliance with injury management requirements of the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 The Commission ensures a systematic approach to injury management through its Injury Management System which was reviewed in 2008 and scheduled for regular review. Indicator Actual Target 2011/12 Number of fatalities 0 0 Lost time injury/diseases (LT/D) incidence rate 1 0 Lost time injury severity rate 0 0 Percentage of injured workers returned to work within 28 weeks 100% 100% Percentage of managers trained in occupational safety, health and injury management responsibilities 0 Greater than or equal to 50%