Department of Communities

You may have some questions about our new Department.

Our services

Child Protection and Family Support

Protects and cares for Western Australian children and young people who are in need, and supports families and individuals who are at risk or in crisis.

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Community Grants, Funding and Initiatives

Overseeing the delivery of programs and services that support and strengthen the State's diverse communities.

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Disability Services

Develops and manages a number of projects and services to facilitate better outcomes for people with disability, their families and carers.

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Housing

An affordable housing provider involved in land development, housing construction and property management

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Regional Services Reform

Working to address the significant and historic gap between the life outcomes of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal West Australians in regional and remote areas, with a particular focus on the Kimberley and Pilbara.

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Youth Justice

Responsible for the safety, security and rehabilitation of young people in the community.

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Latest news & announcements

6 Sep 2017

Grants to support youth events

Youth Week grants program now open

6 Sep 2017

'My Money My Life' booklet for youth

New publication to help young people develop financial life skills

6 Sep 2017

Cultivating WA Community Gardens

Grant funding for community gardens now available

6 Sep 2017

Cultivating WA Community Gardens

6 Sep 2017

'My Money My Life' booklet for youth

6 Sep 2017

Creating thriving communities

Our services

Child Protection and Family Support

Community Grants, Funding and Initiatives

Disability Services

Housing

Regional Services Reform

Youth Justice

Latest news & announcements

Grants to support youth events

'My Money My Life' booklet for youth

Cultivating WA Community Gardens

Cultivating WA Community Gardens

'My Money My Life' booklet for youth

Grants to support youth events