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...