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

16 Oct 2018

Youth shine at Awards

Seven outstanding young people have been selected as category winners in the 2018 WA Youth Awards.

12 Oct 2018

National Carers Week 2018

Join in the many events hosted by Carers WA, community groups and carer organisations

20 Sep 2018

Youth group to tour Europe for Armistice centenary

Eight young Western Australians are off to tour Belgium and France to honour those who served in the First World War, 100 years ago

2 Aug 2018

Free information session for grandcarers

Learn more about legal matters relating to the care of your grandchildren.

7 Sep 2018

WA Seniors Awards nominations deadline extended

Take the chance to shine the spotlight on our unsung senior heroes

16 Oct 2018

Youth shine at Awards

12 Oct 2018

National Carers Week 2018

20 Sep 2018

Youth group to tour Europe for Armistice centenary

11 Sep 2018

Community encouraged to have their say on homelessness

7 Sep 2018

WA Seniors Awards nominations deadline extended

3 Sep 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

Youth shine at Awards

National Carers Week 2018

Youth group to tour Europe for Armistice centenary

Free information session for grandcarers

WA Seniors Awards nominations deadline extended

Youth shine at Awards

National Carers Week 2018

Youth group to tour Europe for Armistice centenary

Community encouraged to have their say on homelessness

WA Seniors Awards nominations deadline extended

As Eye See It Photographic Exhibition now on!