Department of Communities

Information and advice on the novel coronavirus called COVID-19.

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Latest news & announcements

20 Mar 2020

Joint message on COVID-19

State Government and Department doing everything possible to ensure services are maintained as pandemic unfolds

13 Mar 2020

Media statement – Child care service perimeter security

Child care service providers reminded to review their practices and safety standards for fencing and perimeter security

13 Mar 2020

Media statement – Helping Hands Network investigation

Helping Hands Network Pty Ltd ordered to pay a penalty and costs by the SAT

10 Mar 2020

March into Harmony

Harmony Week runs from 15 to 21 March and is an opportunity to celebrate our vibrant multicultural State

9 Mar 2020

Announcement: Novel coronavirus update

Information regarding the novel coronavirus

20 Mar 2020

Joint message on COVID-19

13 Mar 2020

Media statement – Child care service perimeter security

13 Mar 2020

Media statement – Helping Hands Network investigation

10 Mar 2020

March into Harmony

9 Mar 2020

Announcement: Novel coronavirus update

4 Mar 2020

Bringing gender equality to WA

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

Joint message on COVID-19

Media statement – Child care service perimeter security

Media statement – Helping Hands Network investigation

March into Harmony

Announcement: Novel coronavirus update

Joint message on COVID-19

Media statement – Child care service perimeter security

Media statement – Helping Hands Network investigation

March into Harmony

Announcement: Novel coronavirus update

Bringing gender equality to WA

Our services

Child Protection and Family Support

Community Grants, Funding and Initiatives

Disability Services

Housing

Regional Services Reform