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

25 Jul 2017

Life in Pictures winners announced

Life in Pictures winners fight ageism with film

1 Jul 2017

NDIS roll out commences

NDIS rolls out to the Pilbara, Kimberley and expands in the south metro area

28 Jun 2017

South Fremantle’s homeless facility reopens

Wilf Sargent House redeveloped to continue to support men experiencing homelessness

25 Jul 2017

Life in Pictures winners announced

1 Jul 2017

NDIS roll out commences

29 Jun 2017

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

Life in Pictures winners announced

NDIS roll out commences

South Fremantle’s homeless facility reopens

Life in Pictures winners announced

NDIS roll out commences

Y-Shac changes lives of at-risk youth