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

21 Jun 2019

Western Australia’s 10-year strategy on elder abuse

Help determine how WA will tackle this growing issue

24 May 2019

WA Volunteer Service Awards

Celebrating WA’s $39 billion resource

6 May 2019

Young people encouraged to apply for unique exchange to Hong Kong

Applications are open to Western Australians aged 18–25 years.

3 May 2019

Low-deposit home loans now available to more people

Changes to Keystart home loans improves access to our Opening Doors program.

16 Apr 2019

Communities and Consumer Protection on board for safe tenancy

Changes to WA’s rental laws for private and public tenants

21 Jun 2019

Western Australia’s 10-year strategy on elder abuse

24 May 2019

WA Volunteer Service Awards

20 May 2019

National Volunteer Week 2019

6 May 2019

Young people encouraged to apply for unique exchange to Hong Kong

3 May 2019

Low-deposit home loans now available to more people

16 Apr 2019

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

Western Australia’s 10-year strategy on elder abuse

WA Volunteer Service Awards

Young people encouraged to apply for unique exchange to Hong Kong

Low-deposit home loans now available to more people

Communities and Consumer Protection on board for safe tenancy

Western Australia’s 10-year strategy on elder abuse

WA Volunteer Service Awards

National Volunteer Week 2019

Young people encouraged to apply for unique exchange to Hong Kong

Low-deposit home loans now available to more people

Communities and Consumer Protection on board for safe tenancy