Annual Report 2008-2009 - Department of Transport

Recreational Skippers Ticket (RST) evaluation in the
Kimberly region
Review of the RST requirements in relation to meeting the policy framework
for Substantive Equality objectives has culminated in the development and
distribution of a RST Indigenous Communities Assessor Resource Kit. The
kit was developed in order to assist with Indigenous learning and to provide
support material for the delivery of the RST.
Implementation of a practical and equitable RST training package for
remote Indigenous communities has been included on the Department’s
Reconciliation Action Plan. However, the effectiveness of the delivery, uptake
and promotion of this package has yet to be fully assessed. This project
seeks to assist with the uptake of mandatory requirements, enhancement
of employment opportunities and provision of a safer boating environment
for all communities.
While it is too early to gauge the effectiveness of this package the Department
will undertake a preliminary evaluation of the program. The evaluation
process will include:
• assessment of the uptake of the RST within remote Indigenous
communities;
• understanding of the number and location of Indigenous boating
communities in the Kimberley;
• identification of any challenges restricting the uptake of the RST in
remote areas; and
• possible improvements to promotional and substantive equality
opportunities to encourage a safer Indigenous boating community.
*This activity also relates to Goal 4.
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Marine focus area for the State land information platform
The Department’s Coastal Infrastructure Business Unit worked closely with
the Western Australian Land Information System (WALIS) Marine Group
and Landgate in preparing a business case for the development of a marine
focus area for the State land information platform.
This project is seeking funding in order to address the management and
distribution of critical data in the marine area, which is currently well below
the expectations and needs of users. The role of marine data is vital in
the management and research into coastal vulnerability, marine ecology,
coastal infrastructure, sustainable fisheries and many other areas where
there is significant government involvement.
The estimated cost of this project over 10 years is $6.8 million of which $4
million will be spent in the first four years.
The business case was given an excellent appraisal by the Office of
e-Government, in consideration of the significant long-term benefits to
government and the community. Letters of support for the business case
were received from the Directors General of several agencies.
*This activity also relates to Goal 3.
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