The office of the Ombudsman will be visiting the Goldfields Region from 12 – 14 August 2024.

Our visit is an integral part of the office’s Regional Awareness and Accessibility Program, which is intended to ensure awareness and accessibility to our services by regional and Aboriginal Western Australians.

Our office will be joined by representatives from the Energy and Water Ombudsman, Health and Disability Services Complaints Office, Equal Opportunity Commission, Consumer Protection and Aboriginal Legal Service.

We understand that some people may have complaints about:

• A State Government agency
• A local government (city, town or shire)
• An electricity, gas or water provider
• A health and mental health service
• Unlawful discrimination, sexual or racial harassment
• Housing, motor vehicles, scams, Australian Consumer Law

The events taking place include:

• Drop-in sessions where members of the public can bring their complaints;
• Meetings with the Aboriginal community; and
• Visits and liaison with public authorities and community organisations.