Department of Communities

Communities provides person-centred, place-based support to the most vulnerable members of our Western Australian community. We work towards this goal through a range of functions and service delivery responsibilities, all of which are more impactful and effective when we work in partnership with families, communities, community sector services and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs).

At Communities, we are privileged to provide services and partner with others to keep children safe; provide vital community services, including in emergencies; address homelessness; prevent family and domestic violence; provide stewardship for the disability sector; regulate the early childhood and care sector; and manage the agenda for women’s interests, youth, seniors and ageing, carers, and volunteering.

We are on a continuous journey to improve the way we work with our communities and partners across Western Australia. Everything we do is about creating ‘better lives together through people, place and home’ and working together to provide responsive services that build safe, inclusive and empowered communities.

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; and a great place to work. Our outcomes are defined in our Strategic Direction Statement.

Our portfolios