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

11 Feb 2019

WA Foster Carers Week

Celebrating dedicated foster and family carers 12–18 March

6 Feb 2019

Summer heats up

Tenants, family members and neighbours are advised to take extra care during the summer months.

1 Feb 2019

Community Housing Study survey

Calling peak bodies, member-based networks or consumer groups involved in community housing

9 Jan 2019

WA have your say on the State Disability Plan

The 10-year plan aims to support and empower people with disability

17 Dec 2018

2019 Achiever Awards – nominate now!

If you know a young person aged 15 to 25 years who has a care experience and is pursuing further education and training, we want to hear from you.

11 Feb 2019

WA Foster Carers Week

6 Feb 2019

Summer heats up

1 Feb 2019

Community Housing Study survey

9 Jan 2019

WA have your say on the State Disability Plan

17 Dec 2018

2019 Achiever Awards – nominate now!

14 Dec 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

WA Foster Carers Week

Summer heats up

Community Housing Study survey

WA have your say on the State Disability Plan

2019 Achiever Awards – nominate now!

WA Foster Carers Week

Summer heats up

Community Housing Study survey

WA have your say on the State Disability Plan

2019 Achiever Awards – nominate now!

Immunisation enrolment requirements