Western Australia Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

**About us** The department works collaboratively with government, community organisations, peak bodies and other stakeholders to achieve our vision of creating a vibrant, inclusive and connected WA community. **Our purpose** To foster a cohesive, prosperous, vibrant and healthy Western Australian community. **Our vision** Western Australia is celebrated as the best place to live in Australia. **Our mission** To lead the public sector in community-focused delivery, with a high-performing organisation and a thriving workforce. **Our values** Our values demonstrate the behaviours that shape our culture, inspire our teams, and set the tone for our interactions with communities, stakeholders and each other. **Respectful** Fostering a culture that values diversity, actively listens, and recognises and respects contributions from all. **We are respectful and inclusive** **Accountable** Being transparent, taking responsibility for actions, and ensuring effective governance and compliance. **We take responsibility and deliver quality** **Responsive** Meeting stakeholder and community needs, fostering strong relationships through proactive and effective communication. **We meet the needs and** **expectations of our stakeholders** **Open-minded** Embracing open-minded collaboration within our organisation and with our stakeholders that encourages learning and continuous improvement. **We challenge the status quo with open minds** **Integrity** Upholding the highest standards of honesty, ethical behaviour, trustworthiness and sincerity in all actions and decisions. **We build trust through responsible actions**