Portfolio: Culture
https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/
$45M
2025-26 Budget200
Headcount (2024-25)12 tagged
Reform proposals on YourGov that name this department as a delivery partner — drawn from citizen voice, government strategy, research, international examples and gap analysis.
STRATEGY SUMMARY
We achieve our priorities by being community-focused, responsive, respectful, accountable and innovative.
VISION
“Treasure Stories Inspire Possibilities Strengthen Communities”
PURPOSE
We achieve our priorities by being community-focused, responsive, respectful, accountable and innovative.
Strategic priorities
· 4
Reflect the rich diversity of our community in how we collect, preserve and share our unique Western Australian stories.
Deliver services that are responsive to the needs of the community and offer opportunities for growth, connection and em
Deliver services that are responsive to the needs of the community and offer opportunities for growth, connection and empowerment.
Champion the essential role of local public libraries in our communities in supporting innovation and providing a sense
Champion the essential role of local public libraries in our communities in supporting innovation and providing a sense of belonging.
Realise our potential through fostering a dynamic staff culture and an efficient and sustainable operating environment.
Outcomes
· 2
Outcome 1: The Western Australian community has access to the State Library’s collections, services and programs.
The State Library provides a wide range of information and services to the community directly from the State Library Building and online through its website and with community partners through various programs.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Outcome 2: The Western Australian community engages with public library collections, services and programs.
The State Library works in partnership with local governments to support community engagement with public library collections, services and programs.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Values
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Community-focused
Responsive
Respectful
Accountable
Innovative
Performance measures
· 4
| Code | Measure | Target 2025-26 | Latest result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CCE01 | Number of State Library accesses | 6,389,010 | 6,389,010 Annual Report 2024-25 · p.109 | 14% below target |
CCE02 | Percentage of visitors who are satisfied with State Library services | 95% | 93% Annual Report 2024-25 · p.110 | 2% below target |
CCE03 | Percentage of Western Australians that are a member of a public library | 21% | 22% Annual Report 2024-25 · p.111 | 5% above target |
CCE04 | Average cost of State Government support for public library services per public library member | $25.46 | $27.70 Annual Report 2024-25 · p.111 | 8% below target |
Source documents
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2024-25
Annual Report 2024-2025.pdf [ PDF 8MB ] Download
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2023-24
Annual Report 2023-2024 [ PDF 9MB ] Annual Report 2023-2024 Download
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2022-23
Annual Report 2022-2023 [ PDF 7MB ] Download
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2021-22
Annual Report 2021-2022 [ PDF 8MB ] Download
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2021
Annual Reports 1999-2000 [ PDF 932KB ] Download
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Ideas distilled from this entity's strategy & evidence
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Plain-language service pages and proactive status updates
Rewrite high-volume pages and letters into plain language, add status notifications, and measure contact reduction.
AR1999_2000.pdf)
Single front door for life-event based services
Bundle services around life events so citizens can complete related steps across agencies in one journey.
AR1999_2000.pdf)
KPI evidence register with named owners
Create a simple register mapping each KPI to source data, owner, frequency, target, and last result.
Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)
Outcome dashboard linking budget, delivery, and public impact
Build a public-facing outcome dashboard showing spend, outputs, outcomes, and delivery confidence.
Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)
Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries
Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.
CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)
Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system
Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.
CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)
Reusable briefing and summary assistant for internal documents
Create controlled templates for summarising reports, submissions, minutes, and ministerial briefs.
CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)
Department-wide knowledge and briefing platform
Build a secure knowledge platform that lets staff search, summarise, and cite approved departmental material.
CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)
Regulatory burden scan for forms, guidance, and reporting
Identify the top 10 highest-friction reporting obligations and simplify guidance, forms, or evidence requirements.
CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)
Adaptive regulation program with live feedback loops
Create an adaptive regulation model using sandboxes, industry data, risk scoring, and regular rule updates.
CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)
Procurement lessons library for repeat purchases
Capture reusable procurement clauses, market lessons, supplier performance notes, and common evaluation criteria.
CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)
Portfolio delivery office for major investments
Stand up a portfolio delivery office that tracks benefits, risks, dependencies, procurement, and delivery confidence.
CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)
Plain-language service pages and proactive status updates
Rewrite high-volume pages and letters into plain language, add status notifications, and measure contact reduction.
AR1999_2000.pdf)
Single front door for life-event based services
Bundle services around life events so citizens can complete related steps across agencies in one journey.
AR1999_2000.pdf)
KPI evidence register with named owners
Create a simple register mapping each KPI to source data, owner, frequency, target, and last result.
Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)
Outcome dashboard linking budget, delivery, and public impact
Build a public-facing outcome dashboard showing spend, outputs, outcomes, and delivery confidence.
Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)
Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries
Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.
CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)
Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system
Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.
CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)
Reusable briefing and summary assistant for internal documents
Create controlled templates for summarising reports, submissions, minutes, and ministerial briefs.
CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)
Department-wide knowledge and briefing platform
Build a secure knowledge platform that lets staff search, summarise, and cite approved departmental material.
CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)
Regulatory burden scan for forms, guidance, and reporting
Identify the top 10 highest-friction reporting obligations and simplify guidance, forms, or evidence requirements.
CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)
Adaptive regulation program with live feedback loops
Create an adaptive regulation model using sandboxes, industry data, risk scoring, and regular rule updates.
CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)
Procurement lessons library for repeat purchases
Capture reusable procurement clauses, market lessons, supplier performance notes, and common evaluation criteria.
CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)
Portfolio delivery office for major investments
Stand up a portfolio delivery office that tracks benefits, risks, dependencies, procurement, and delivery confidence.
CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)
Bodies within the Culture portfolio