Department of Communities

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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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Latest news & announcements

18 Sep 2019

Calling young people aged 18-25

Nominate for the 2020 Youth Week WA Ambassador roles

17 Sep 2019

Help set the agenda for housing for the next decade

Attend the WA Housing Strategy exhibition

11 Sep 2019

WA organisations register your interest

Help determine how funding should be allocated for independent advocacy services for people with disability

12 Aug 2019

Let’s listen to those who have experienced homelessness

New book launched

6 Aug 2019

Immunisation requirements for early childhood education and care services

Effective from 22 July 2019

18 Sep 2019

Calling young people aged 18-25

17 Sep 2019

Help set the agenda for housing for the next decade

11 Sep 2019

WA organisations register your interest

30 Aug 2019

Women’s Report Card

12 Aug 2019

Let’s listen to those who have experienced homelessness

6 Aug 2019

Creating thriving communities

Our services

Child Protection and Family Support

Community Grants, Funding and Initiatives

Disability Services

Housing

Regional Services Reform

Latest news & announcements

Calling young people aged 18-25

Help set the agenda for housing for the next decade

WA organisations register your interest

Let’s listen to those who have experienced homelessness

Immunisation requirements for early childhood education and care services

Calling young people aged 18-25

Help set the agenda for housing for the next decade

WA organisations register your interest

Women’s Report Card

Let’s listen to those who have experienced homelessness

Immunisation requirements for early childhood education and care services