Department of Communities

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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

23 Apr 2018

CSEA finalists announced

Award finalists highlight achievements of the WA Community Services sector

20 Apr 2018

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2018-2020

The Department is seeking feedback on our draft DAIP

12 Apr 2018

Celebrating Youth Week WA

WA's biggest annual celebration of young people runs until 22 April

13 Apr 2018

2018 Grace Vaughan Memorial Lecture

Free public event

12 Apr 2018

Minister’s employment roundtable

Improving pathways to employment for people with disability

23 Apr 2018

CSEA finalists announced

20 Apr 2018

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2018-2020

13 Apr 2018

2018 Grace Vaughan Memorial Lecture

12 Apr 2018

Celebrating Youth Week WA

12 Apr 2018

Minister’s employment roundtable

3 Apr 2018

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

CSEA finalists announced

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2018-2020

Celebrating Youth Week WA

2018 Grace Vaughan Memorial Lecture

Minister’s employment roundtable

CSEA finalists announced

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2018-2020

2018 Grace Vaughan Memorial Lecture

Celebrating Youth Week WA

Minister’s employment roundtable

Opportunity for young Western Australians to visit Western Front