Department for Communities
Gordon Stephenson House
140 William Street
PERTH WA 6000
t: (08) 6551 8700
f: (08) 6551 8556
e: info@communities.wa.gov.au
Child Care Licensing and Standards Unit
Contact us to find out how to apply for a licence to operate a Child Care service, including Family Day Care and Outside School Hours Care.
You can also contact us if you have concerns about a licensed child care service.
Child Care Licensing and Standards Unit
Level 1, 111 Wellington Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004
t: (08) 6210 3333
f: (08) 6210 3300
Country Freecall: 1800 199 383
Parenting WA
Our trained parenting consultants offer information, advice, support and a referral service to parents and families with children up to 18 years. We can also link families with local support organisations, self-help groups and provide information on courses.
t: (08) 6279 1200
Country Freecall: 1800 654 432
Parenting WA Line
Our free 24/7 telephone service for information and advice on any parenting matter.
t: (08) 6279 1200
Country Freecall:1800 654 432
Parenting WA Library
Our free parenting library service for parents and families throughout the State.
t: (08) 6279 1223
Country Freecall: 1800 686 155
Seniors Telephone Information Service
The service is staffed by volunteers, mainly seniors, and provides information and referral advice on issues such as accommodation options, education, finance/business, health and lifestyle. On average volunteers handle around 3,000 calls a month.
The Service is housed within the WA Seniors Card Centre and operates between 9.00am and 3.00pm weekdays.
t: (08) 6551 8800
Country Freecall: 1800 671 233
WA Seniors Card Centre
Level 2,
140 William Street
Perth WA 6000
t: (08) 6551 8800
f: (08) 9226 4745
e: seniorscard@communities.wa.gov.au
Women's Information Service
The Women's Information Service (WIS) is staffed by a group of fully trained and dedicated volunteers who respond each year to around 6,000 telephone inquiries from across Western Australia. Common inquires include seeking information and/or referral for health issues, finances, legal matters, counselling and domestic violence.
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Freecall: 1800 199 174
f: (08) 6551 8556
e: wis@communities.wa.gov.au
If an interpreter is needed, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 or the National Relay Service on 13 36 77.