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The Department of Communities brings together vital services and functions that enable individual, family and community wellbeing. Our committed people come to work every day to make a positive difference to the lives of Western Australians, including some of our most vulnerable citizens.
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Announcements
News story
Early Years Partnership to receive funding boost of $34.6m
The State Government and Minderoo Foundation will continue investing in better outcomes for children through the Early Years Partnership with an injection of $34.6 million to projects across four Western Australian communities.
News story
Nominations open for WA Youth Awards 2024
Recognising young Western Australians aged 10 to 25 years for their achievements and contributions to the community.
News story
One-off donation provides food relief for families impacted by rising cost of living
Three charities will share in a $1.5 million funding boost to put more food on more tables for struggling families.
News story
Huge funding boost to support family and domestic violence victim-survivors
A massive $96.4 million investment will help prevent family and domestic violence across WA.
What we do
We provide services and partner with others to keep children safe; deliver social and public housing; deliver vital community services, including in emergencies; address homelessness; prevent family and domestic violence; provide stewardship for disability services; and drive the agenda for women's interests, youth, seniors and ageing, carers, and volunteering.
Our outcomes
As a purpose-led organisation our outcomes focus on long-term success and realisation of our vision. Our outcomes define the changes that will occur as a result of the supports we provide. Each day we are working towards:
- Strong families
- Care for children
- Inclusive communities
- A place to call home
- Resilient people and communities
- A great place to work
Our outcomes are defined in our Strategic Direction Statement 2022-25.
View our Strategic Direction Statement
Our portfolios
Corporate information
Ministerial reporting
Hon Sue Ellery BA MLC
Minister for Finance; Commerce; Women's Interests
Hon John Carey BA MLA
Minister for Planning; Lands; Housing; Homelessness
Hon Don Punch BPsych BSocwk MBA MLA
Minister for Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering
Hon Sabine Winton BA BPS MLA
Minister for Early Childhood Education; Child Protection; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services
Hon Hannah Beazley BA MLA
Minister for Local Government; Youth; Minister Assisting the Minister for Training and Workforce Development
Telephone and Email
Telephone:
1800 176 888
Email:
enquiries@communities.wa.gov.au
Postal address
Address:
Locked Bag 5000
Fremantle WA 6959
Office locations
Media enquiries (media contact only)
Telephone:
61 8 6277 5323
Email:
media@communities.wa.gov.au
Make a Freedom of Information request
The Freedom of Information Act 1992 gives the public a right to access information held by the Department of Communities. Learn more on how to lodge an application.
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
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