Peel Away the Mask

First published in 2001, 'Peel Away the Mask' became a core reference for the Region's community services sector. The Peel Development Commission, with Alcoa World Alumina Australia and the social service sector carried out a socio-economic study into the condition of the region. The study identified the two diverse faces of the region – the high income lifestyle side and the low income families that are struggling to make ends meet.

After ten years there was a clear need to update this document and so the PCDG commissioned Dr Robyn Mayes of Curtin University to produce Peel Away the Mask II (PATM II). Like its predecessor, Peel Away the Mask II is an insightful document which has informed strategic economic, social and environmental development in the Peel Region.

In 2020, PCDG secured funding for the third Peel Away the Mask study and development of an Action Plan and dashboard to inform community development through to 2032. With financial support from the Peel Development Commission, Peel Alliance, City of Mandurah and Shires of Boddington, Murray, Serpentine-Jarrahdale and Waroona, ALCOA Australia, Peel Harvey Catchment Council and RDA Peel, PCDG commissioned Jason McFarlane and the team at FAR Lane Consulting to undertake the research project. Despite COVID-19 and the difficulties that presented when engaging with community, Peel Away the Mask III was launched on 31st of October 2022.