Department of Communities

You may have some questions about our new Department.

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Latest news & announcements

11 Feb 2020

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2020

Get involved and show your support on 8 March

11 Feb 2020

Media statement - 11 Feb 2020

Negative notice breach leads to working with children check prosecution for 61-year-old Cooloongup man

6 Feb 2020

Nominate for membership of the Disability Services Commission Board

The Minister for Disability Services invites interested people to nominate for membership of the Disability Services Commission Board

31 Jan 2020

Announcement - Novel coronavirus

Information regarding the novel coronavirus

30 Jan 2020

2020 Achiever Awards – nomination period extended

Nominators now have until Monday, 10 February 2020 to enter a young person into this unique awards program

11 Feb 2020

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2020

11 Feb 2020

Media statement - 11 Feb 2020

6 Feb 2020

Nominate for membership of the Disability Services Commission Board

31 Jan 2020

Announcement - Novel coronavirus

30 Jan 2020

2020 Achiever Awards – nomination period extended

15 Jan 2020

Community Services Sector Survey

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

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2020

Media statement - 11 Feb 2020

Nominate for membership of the Disability Services Commission Board

Announcement - Novel coronavirus

2020 Achiever Awards – nomination period extended

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2020

Media statement - 11 Feb 2020

Nominate for membership of the Disability Services Commission Board

Announcement - Novel coronavirus

2020 Achiever Awards – nomination period extended

Community Services Sector Survey

Our services

Child Protection and Family Support

Community Grants, Funding and Initiatives

Disability Services

Housing

Regional Services Reform