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

12 Jun 2018

Expansion of services to benefit regional WA

Intensive family support services delivered to regional WA as part of the Department’s reform of child protection services.

5 Jun 2018

Celebrating our WA Volunteers

The 2018 WA Volunteer Service Awards on 27 May celebrated 113 volunteers for their dedication to community service organisations in Western Australia.

15 May 2018

Next wave of urban infill built form development has arrived

Partnerships with experienced developers sought

15 May 2018

Thank a Volunteer Celebration Grants

The Department of Communities’ annual Thank a Volunteer Celebration Grants are now open!

11 May 2018

Target 120 initiative to turn kids’ lives around

The Department of Communities is leading a $20.5 million initiative to prevent young people reoffending and improve community safety.

14 Jun 2018

Ten days paid leave and workplace support for people experiencing family and domestic violence

13 Jun 2018

Be Elder Abuse Aware

12 Jun 2018

Expansion of services to benefit regional WA

5 Jun 2018

Celebrating our WA Volunteers

23 May 2018

Community Gardens Grants Program

21 May 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

Expansion of services to benefit regional WA

Celebrating our WA Volunteers

Next wave of urban infill built form development has arrived

Thank a Volunteer Celebration Grants

Target 120 initiative to turn kids’ lives around

Ten days paid leave and workplace support for people experiencing family and domestic violence

Be Elder Abuse Aware

Expansion of services to benefit regional WA

Celebrating our WA Volunteers

Community Gardens Grants Program

National Volunteer Week