Congratulations to Rainbow Futures WA who has been announced as the peak body to represent and advocate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual Plus (LGBTQIA+) people in Western Australia. 🌈👏 As the peak body they will play an essential role in advocating for LGBTQIA+ people to create a Western Australia that is inclusive for all. They will work in conjunction with the State Government and the LGBTQIA+ Community Reference Group to support the development and implementation of WA’s first LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Strategy which we are proud to be leading. 👉For more information, visit https://docsm.au/4h8VWcA
Department of Communities WA
Government Administration
Fremantle, Western Australia 40,388 followers
People, place, home.
About us
The Department of Communities is Western Australia’s major human services department that brings together vital services and functions that support individual, family and community wellbeing. Working closely with our partners across government and the community services sector, our areas of responsibility include disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community services, prevention of family and domestic violence, seniors, ageing, veterans, volunteering and women’s interests. We also lead the State’s social recovery, following challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. We support many Western Australians, with a focus on some of the most vulnerable people in our state. The job we do is rewarding but can be challenging. People, place and home is at the core of everything we do and why we do it. We work for the people who make up our communities across Western Australia; we help people be the best they can be. We focus our efforts on building places that are inclusive and connected and offer everyone the opportunity to prosper. And we support children and families so that they can have a physically and emotionally secure place to call home. We promote a diverse workforce and embrace a high standard of equal opportunity, health and safety, and ethical practice. Join us and work in a role where you can make a real difference to the lives of children, families and communities throughout Western Australia. View our community guidelines here: https://bit.ly/3GZWJLo
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http://www.communities.wa.gov.au
External link for Department of Communities WA
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Fremantle, Western Australia
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Child Protection, Family Support, Affordable home ownership, Government Regional Officers Housing, Social housing, Rental assistance, Affordable land, Affordable rental, Disability support, Community development, Homelessness, Seniors, Young people, Regional services, and Youth development
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Fremantle, Western Australia 6160, AU
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We are proud to be the first WA State Government organisation to achieve the Carers+ accreditation. This demonstrates our commitment to best practice in supporting staff with caring responsibilities outside of work. Hear from our Director General, Mike Rowe, who highlights our commitment to ensuring employees receive the support they need to manage their caring responsibilities. 👉To find out more about our current opportunities, visit https://docsm.au/3XFD1go #CarerFriendlyEmployer #CarersNetwork
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In celebration of #NationalCarersWeek, we’ve created a special thank you card to honour the unsung heroes in our community—Western Australian carers. 🎉⭐💙 Do you know someone who is a carer? Many carers balance the demands of caring with full-time work or life’s other responsibilities, and we invite you to show your appreciation by sharing a thank you note with the carers in your life. Whether it’s a family member, colleague, or someone in your local community, take a moment to brighten their day. 👉To download the card and learn more about our support services, visit https://docsm.au/3zPoXZS
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Today, our Office of Homelessness team attended the Australian Zero Homelessness Summit, held in Western Australia for the first time, and we were honoured to sponsor the event. The summit offered valuable insights into advancing the delivery of social and affordable housing, and we extend our thanks to the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness and the Western Australian Alliance to End Homelessness for their ongoing support in serving our communities most vulnerable citizens. Increasing housing supply remains a top priority as we collaborate with the industry to meet current and future housing needs across WA. To find out more about our work in this space, visit https://docsm.au/3QzVhnN
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Meet our Education Officer, Troy. 👋 A devoted carer to his daughter Zahara. Troy opens up about his heartfelt journey as a family carer and the vital support he receives through our Carers + Employers program. We are proud to be the first WA State Government organisation to achieve this accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to best practice in supporting staff with caring responsibilities outside of work. 💙To learn more about the Carers + Employers program and the support available to our people, visit https://docsm.au/47Rod30 #CarerFriendlyEmployer #CarersNetwork
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Last week, we celebrated the launch of our Koorlangka Bidi: WA Youth Action Plan 2024 – 2027. The event was a vibrant celebration at Perth City Farm, featuring over 20 interactive stalls from various other agencies. The plan reflects common themes identified during our consultation process, which included more than six months of consultations with over 2,000 young people aged 10 to 25 years old across WA. These themes have shaped the plan's six focus areas: amplifying young voices, climate action, achieving goals, cost of living, supporting wellbeing, and embracing diversity and inclusion. A huge thank you to everyone involved in the process! 👏 👀To view the plan, visit https://docsm.au/3YiJ8Zz
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Meet Rima, from our Professional Standards division, and Director General, Mike Rowe. 👋 Rima, a dedicated family carer for her husband, shares her thoughts on the value of working for a flexible Carers+ accredited employer, while balancing her role in the disability sector. Mike highlights our commitment to being the first State Government agency to become an accredited carer friendly workplace, ensuring employees like Rima receive the support they need to manage their caring responsibilities. 👉To learn more about the Carers + Employers program and the support available to our people, visit https://docsm.au/47Rod30 #CarerFriendlyEmployer #CarersNetwork
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Congratulations to all the outstanding finalists and winners of our #OneCommunitiesOneTeam – Excellence Awards! 🎉👏 These awards celebrate the remarkable individuals who embody our values daily, and the teams whose exemplary work goes above and beyond in supporting the Western Australian community. These individuals create a positive, professional and caring contribution to our team and make Communities a great place to work. Considering a career change in 2025? Check out our careers page today: https://docsm.au/3VHAyQt
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Registration of Interest for community services to deliver Housing First Support Services (HFSS) is now open. Community Services will be asked to deliver intensive, wraparound supports for adults or families experiencing homelessness in the greater Albany region. The ROI is part of the State Government’s $15.7 million investment to expand HFSS across Western Australia and the first step in rolling out the Regional Supportive Landlord Model in Albany to deliver more social homes. For more information, visit https://docsm.au/3TZVN16
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Meet our Director of Emergency Services, Natalia Gemmell. 👋 From leading our pandemic response to coordinating efforts during bushfires and cyclones, Natalia handles it all with grace. As the designated support agency under WA’s State emergency management arrangements, we provide and coordinate emergency relief services. Working closely with communities, we help plan, prepare, and deliver both immediate and long-term support during emergency response and recovery. 📍To find out more about Natalia and the team, visit https://docsm.au/4eWxGbS 🤝We are always looking for dedicated individuals to join our team, to find out more about our opportunities visit https://docsm.au/3VHAyQt
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