Representatives of Government Agencies that deal with complaints from the public travelled to Kununurra and Halls Creek this week to help develop regional awareness and accessibility.
The Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) headed the delegation which also included the Ombudsman Western Australia, the Energy and Water Ombudsman Western Australia, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Health and Disability Services Complaints Office, the Equal Opportunity Commission, and Consumer Protection.
In a statement, the CCC said the delegation was reaching out to regions and communities that might not have ready access to, or a great deal of awareness of, the work of complaints Agencies in the State.
“Members of the public, community organisations and other Government bodies are able to attend drop-in clinics to discuss their complaints and speak to representatives of these Agencies,” it said.
“There are also visits to other community organisations, with a focus on liaison with Aboriginal organisations.”
The CCC said it could be difficult for members of the public to know whether the CCC was the right place to take a complaint.
“If you are not sure if someone is a Government employee, or whether the conduct you are concerned about is something we can consider, come along to one of our information sessions and we will be able to help you with your complaint,” it said.
The CCC said the delegation would hold a drop-in clinic at the Kununurra Neighbourhood House tomorrow (2 September) from 8.30am to 10.30am.
It said there would be an Aboriginal community information session at the same venue from 11am to 1pm and another drop-in clinic, also at the Kununurra Neighbourhood House, from 4pm to 6pm.