Department of Communities

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

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Latest news & announcements

7 May 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination drive

Director General Michelle Andrews rolls her sleeves up.

6 May 2021

Partnerships Framework released

Desgined to strengthen relationships between the Department and its partners to better support Western Australians.

5 May 2021

Media Statement - Reminder for Education and care service providers

23 Apr 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown update April 2021

Communities’ essential services will continue throughout the Perth and Peel regions lockdown.

12 Apr 2021

Communities supports evacuees from Cyclone Seroja

Evacuation centres are providing accommodation and welfare support.

7 May 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination drive

6 May 2021

Partnerships Framework released

5 May 2021

Media Statement - Reminder for Education and care service providers

28 Apr 2021

Media statement – Smith Street development will bring more affordable housing to the heart of Perth

23 Apr 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown update April 2021

22 Apr 2021

Light up the dawn on Anzac Day

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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Remote Aboriginal Communities

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

COVID-19 Vaccination drive

Partnerships Framework released

Media Statement - Reminder for Education and care service providers

Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown update April 2021

Communities supports evacuees from Cyclone Seroja

COVID-19 Vaccination drive

Partnerships Framework released

Media Statement - Reminder for Education and care service providers

Media statement – Smith Street development will bring more affordable housing to the heart of Perth

Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown update April 2021

Light up the dawn on Anzac Day

Our services

Child Protection and Family Support

Community Grants, Funding and Initiatives

Disability Services

Housing

Remote Aboriginal Communities