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CCIWA’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards Gala embraces what makes WA different

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The Inaugural CCIWA and BHP Diversity and Inclusion Awards Gala was held at Crown Ballrooms on Friday night to recognise those making WA a better place to live, work and do business. Supported by BHP, Fortescue, Good Sammys and 9 News Perth.

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Hospitality Disability Network WA was named Best Small Business Initiative for its work improving outcomes for people with disabilities by finding employment opportunities in WA’s hospitality sector.

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The Bachar Houli Foundation (led by Pina Komur, centre) was recognised for its WA program to break down cultural barriers through AFL. Pictured with Ben O’Rourke from the WA Department of Communities.

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The Patricia Giles Centre for Non-Violence was recognised for their ground-breaking pilot program, tackling family violence perpetrated against people with disabilities.

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Scitech was recognised in the medium-sized business category for making the fun of science accessible to people of all abilities and celebrating the different ways the human body works.

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9 News Perth’s Tracy Vo was the MC for the night.

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The Perth Pride Choir performing.

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Laing O’Rourke won the Indigenous inclusion category for its work on the Morley-Ellenbrook Metronet project. The Laing O’Rourke team, pictured with Pacquita Colbourne from award sponsor Workskil.

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WA All Abilities Dance Troupe.

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CCIWA’s CEO Chris Rodwell.

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Emergency Services Minister Stephen Dawson and husband Dennis Liddelow.

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The WA All Abilities Football Association won the Disability Inclusion Award.

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Rio Tinto was recognised in the Workplace Wellbeing category for a mental health initiative on its mine sites. Pictured Klara Van Den Burg from Rio Tinto.

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Chris Rodwell and wife Katie Rodwell (centre) with guests.

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BHP Gender Equity Network won the Michael Parker Gender Inclusion Award. (Pictured with CCIWA’s Deputy President Esme Bowen, far right).

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All the winners on the stage.

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