Department for Communities

The Department for Communities informs the development of social policy, advocating on behalf of Western Australian children, parents and their families, young people, seniors, women, carers, volunteers and non-government organisations.

We are also responsible for the delivery of programs and services to support and strengthen Western Australian’s diverse communities. This includes administrating WA’s child care regulatory framework and, through the Education and Care Regulatory Unit, managing the licensing and compliance of some 1500 child care services throughout WA.