The WA Police adheres to the WA Government Charter of Multiculturalism (PDF, 134kb) which is committed to the principles of multiculturalism and based on democracy, equality and respect for all members of the WA community.
The Western Australian Languages Services Policy aims to ensure equitable access to all State Government services for people who need assistance with communicating in English.
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Language and communication services
If you do not speak English, your English is limited, or you have a hearing impairment, an interpreter will be provided for you free of charge.
You can also contact a Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 or the WA Deaf Society on (08) 9443 2677 to discuss a policing matter with an interpreter.
Police Multicultural Advisory Council (PMAC)
PMAC, formerly known as the Western Australia Ethnic Advisory Council, was established in 1995 to give communities from culturally diverse backgrounds input into the development and implementation of new police policies and initiatives and to foster harmonious relationships between culturally and linguistically diverse communities and the Western Australia Police.
This council has representation from members of key multicultural communities, multicultural organisations, related government agencies, police personnel and people with expertise in the multicultural arena. For more information on PMAC functions and community participation please contact the Community Diversity Unit on (08) 9301 9514.
Australasian Police Multicultural Advisory Bureau (APMAB)
At a national level, the Community Diversity Unit has worked closely with the Australasian Police Multicultural Advisory Bureau on various projects aimed at addressing the policing needs of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and towards the development of national policies and programs.
However, APMAB ceased operation as of 31 March 2007. The role and function is being transferred to the new Australia New Zealand Police Support Agency (ANZPSA).
Information is still available in other languages on the former APMAB website including:
Help for victims of racially motivated crime
The WA Police State Security Investigation Group has responsibility for responding to racially motivated unlawful behaviour within the community or providing specialist support to the police districts when they respond to racially motivated unlawful behaviour.
The group comprises investigators with an understanding of community diversity issues and work to provide improved policing services to indigenous and multicultural groups. They have been working closely with the Equal Opportunities Commission and the WA Police Indigenous, Community Diversity & Corporate Research Unit.
Reporting racially motivated crime
If you are the victim of racially motivated unlawful behaviour or need help, call police on 131 444 (24 hours) or the State Security Investigation Group on (08) 9370 7394 (business hours).
More information:
Community Diversity Unit
3rd Floor
WA Police Headquarters
2 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
Tel: (08) 9222 1510, (08) 9222 1576
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