Department of Communities

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

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Latest news & announcements

10 Jun 2021

First meeting for remote community leaders

Community leaders meet during first forum of its kind.

4 Jun 2021

Children and Community Services Amendment Bill 2021 introduced to Legislative Assembly

Amendments to Bill introduced to Parliament.

26 May 2021

Locations for AFLDM pilot announced

Two sites for the Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making pilot chosen.

10 May 2021

Changes to Department of Communities’ online presence

Content to be migrated to WA.gov.au over the next 12 months

12 Apr 2021

Communities supports evacuees from Cyclone Seroja

Evacuation centres are providing accommodation and welfare support.

10 Jun 2021

First meeting for remote community leaders

4 Jun 2021

Children and Community Services Amendment Bill 2021 introduced to Legislative Assembly

26 May 2021

Locations for AFLDM pilot announced

25 May 2021

Rewarding work in the Mid West for Communities staff

17 May 2021

Celebrating WA’s Volunteers

12 May 2021

Media Statement - Reminder for childcare service providers

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

First meeting for remote community leaders

Children and Community Services Amendment Bill 2021 introduced to Legislative Assembly

Locations for AFLDM pilot announced

Changes to Department of Communities’ online presence

Communities supports evacuees from Cyclone Seroja

First meeting for remote community leaders

Children and Community Services Amendment Bill 2021 introduced to Legislative Assembly

Locations for AFLDM pilot announced

Rewarding work in the Mid West for Communities staff

Celebrating WA’s Volunteers

Media Statement - Reminder for childcare service providers

Our services

Child Protection and Family Support

Community Grants, Funding and Initiatives

Disability Services

Housing

Remote Aboriginal Communities