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

7 Dec 2018

Volunteer Service Awards announced

53 Western Australians were recognised for 25 or more years community service

19 Nov 2018

Awards ceremony honours seniors

A multi-million-dollar fundraiser, a creator of a men’s survival handbook and app, and a café catering to people living with dementia were winners at the WA Seniors Awards 2018.

13 Nov 2018

Evergreen gardening workshop

Celebrate gardening in older age through an event demonstrating gardening aids, tools, practices and techniques for older gardeners to continue to garden enjoyably and without injury.

7 Nov 2018

EOI for disability services grants now open

Proposals sought under Information, Linkages & Capacity Building priority areas.

7 Dec 2018

Volunteer Service Awards announced

19 Nov 2018

Awards ceremony honours seniors

13 Nov 2018

Evergreen gardening workshop

13 Nov 2018

City of Rockingham Artist Walk

9 Nov 2018

WA Seniors Week Opens

7 Nov 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

Volunteer Service Awards announced

Awards ceremony honours seniors

Evergreen gardening workshop

EOI for disability services grants now open

Volunteer Service Awards announced

Awards ceremony honours seniors

Evergreen gardening workshop

City of Rockingham Artist Walk

WA Seniors Week Opens

EOI for disability services grants now open