15.05.13 - New Parenting WA Guides launched to mark Families Week 2013 - Teenage parties, dieting and improving optimism are some of the key topics in a suite of free Parenting WA guides released by the Department for Communities to mark the start of National Families Week 2013. Read more...

14.05.13 - Nominate a regional community group for an award - Nominations are now open for the Western Australian Regional Achievement and Community Awards in which the Department for Communities has sponsored the category of “Community Group of the Year Award.” Read more...

13.05.13 - Nominate a 50-year service volunteer for a medal - Every town and suburb has amazing volunteers who have been working in their community for several decades and Community Services Minister Tony Simpson wants your help to identify them. Read more...

10.05.13 - Applications close 31 May for Cost of Living Rebate for Seniors Card Holders - New WA Seniors Card holders need to apply for the Seniors Cost of Living Rebate by May 31 to be eligible. Read more...

15.04.13 - Mandurah mum named WA Mother of the Year - A Mandurah mother who helped support her children through drug addiction and post natal depression has today been named the WA winner of the Barnados Mother of the Year Awards. Read more...

13.04.13 - Young Western Australians shine at Youth Awards - A 19-year-old Spearwood man who has overcome the challenges of living with foetal alcohol syndrome to inspire others as a leader and youth mentor has been named the 2013 WA Young Person of the Year. Read more...

10.04.13 - New fact sheets about Leavers celebrations released - The new fact sheets for parents and students contain important tips on how to stay safe during Leavers celebrations. Read more...

06.04.13 - Kickstart Markets - Read more...

27.03.13 - Safety and Security Rebate Extended - The Safety and Security Rebate scheme was due to finish 31 March 2013, however it has now been extended. Further details will be available after 1 July 2013. In the interim, you can still make a claim using the existing form. Read more...

21.03.13 - Media applauded as Youth Awards loom - The finalists in the five categories of the media section of the 2013 WA Youth Awards were announced today. Read more...

18.03.13 - Nominations now open for 2013 Positive Image Award - Teachers are being encouraged to nominate an outstanding secondary student for the 2013 Positive Image Award. Read more...

15.03.13 - Inspiring youth line up for prestigious awards - The achievements of finalists in the 2013 WA Youth Awards have revealed the significant impact young people are having in our community. Read more...

05.03.13 - Parenting WA launches Facebook page - The Department for Communities’ latest Facebook page for Parenting WA is now live. Read more...

14.02.13 - Subscribe to eNews: Community Funding and Grants - eNews: Community Funding and Grants is now available online. Read more...

01.02.13 - Grants tackle problem social gambling - Eight organisations will share in more than $1.3million of State Government funding to combat problem social gambling, including card playing for money and online gambling. Read more...

24.01.13 - Publication offers financial tips for young people - Young West Australians can now benefit from tips on financial independence from the ‘My Money My Life’ publication. Read more...

18.01.13 - Video available on “Children’s Wellbeing in a Sexualised Society” seminar - An online video is now available of a seminar on the sexualisation of children within our society and what action can be taken to take to protect children. Read more...

18.01.13 - Grants celebrate WA’s young people - Sixty-nine community organisations have been awarded a share in grants of $68,320 to begin planning events and activities for the 2013 National Youth Week. Read more...

17.01.13 - Nominate WA’s outstanding youth for awards - Nominations opened today to honour young West Australians for their dedication and hard work at the 15th annual WA Youth Awards. Read more...

11.01.13 - Department for Communities 2013 Calendar of Events now available - Forty-seven events produced, supported, funded, sponsored, partnered or promoted directly by Communities are listed in our 2013 Events Calendar, which is now available online. Read more...

11.01.13 - Regional child care awarded grants - 15 grants totalling $145,378 have been awarded to regional child care providers as part of the $9.3m Royalties for Regions-funded Regional Community Child Care Development Fund. Read more...

25.11.12 - New Babies and Children’s Parenting WA Guides launched - The Babies and Children’s set of Parenting WA Guides was launched at the Brookman House Family Fun Day, which was held to celebrate Children’s Week 2012. Read more...

11.11.12 - Perth woman crowned 2012 WA Senior of the Year - A 61-year-old Morley woman who has dedicated her life to raising awareness of women’s health issues, both in Australia and abroad, has been named the Crown Perth 2012 WA Senior of the Year. Read more...

29.10.12 - Book Now 'For Love...' - the 2012 Clare Burton Lecture - “For love…” is the theme of the 2012 Clare Burton Memorial Lecture to be delivered at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel on Friday 23 November. Read more...

28.10.12 - WA thanks grandparents on their inaugural day - More than 40 community groups celebrated WA’s first Grandparents Day today, which was topped off with the release of Parenting WA’s new Grandparenting Guide. Read more...

25.10.12 - New Babies and Children’s Parenting WA Guides launched - The Department for Communities' new Babies and Children’s set of Parenting WA Guides were launched today to celebrate Children’s Week 2012. Read more...

24.10.12 - Children’s Week Award winners honoured - Individuals and programs contributing to the wellbeing of, and opportunities for, children were honoured at the 2012 WA Children’s Week Awards. Read more...

21.10.12 - Children’s Week 2012 kicks off with a Family FunSafe Day at Whiteman Park - More than 10 000 people turned out for the opening event of Children’s Week 2012. Read more...

27.09.12 - Bunbury gets turn with hope–inspired art exhibition - Hope has driven many refugees and migrants to Western Australia and hope is also the inspiration for a touring art exhibition now in Bunbury. Read more...

07.09.12 - Grants open for 2013 National Youth Week - Applications for grants up to $1,000 to help West Australians celebrate National Youth Week in April next year opened today. Read more...