Department of Communities

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Latest news & announcements

15 Jan 2020

Community Services Sector Survey

National Principles for Child Safe Organisations

11 Dec 2019

Keeping cool in hot weather

Tenants, family members and neighbours are advised to take extra care during the summer months.

4 Dec 2019

Western Australia’s 10-Year Strategy on Homelessness 2020–2030

All paths lead to a home

28 Nov 2019

Reporting of child sexual abuse

To be made mandatory for ministers of religion

12 Nov 2019

Elder abuse strategy launched

Tackles all types of elder abuse

15 Jan 2020

Community Services Sector Survey

11 Dec 2019

Keeping cool in hot weather

4 Dec 2019

Western Australia’s 10-Year Strategy on Homelessness 2020–2030

28 Nov 2019

Reporting of child sexual abuse

18 Nov 2019

2020 Achiever Awards – nominations now open!

15 Nov 2019

Media Statement

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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Creating thriving communities

Latest news & announcements

Community Services Sector Survey

Keeping cool in hot weather

Western Australia’s 10-Year Strategy on Homelessness 2020–2030

Reporting of child sexual abuse

Elder abuse strategy launched

Community Services Sector Survey

Keeping cool in hot weather

Western Australia’s 10-Year Strategy on Homelessness 2020–2030

Reporting of child sexual abuse

2020 Achiever Awards – nominations now open!

Media Statement

Our services

Child Protection and Family Support

Community Grants, Funding and Initiatives

Disability Services

Housing

Regional Services Reform