Yesterday we officially opened our new Joondalup office which will be the base location for over 150 Child Protection, Housing and Disabilities staff. 👏 We were fortunate to be able to engage with local Elders to embed a place-based cultural narrative within the design including rooms in local Noongar language, Aboriginal artwork and motifs featured throughout. Thank you to Derek Nannup for performing the wonderful Smoking Ceremony to officially open our new office space. We are always looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! Check out our current opportunities today: https://docsm.au/3VHAyQt
Department of Communities WA
Government Administration
Fremantle, Western Australia 39,984 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
Employees at Department of Communities WA
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Calling all Regional Local Government Authorities, you are invited to apply for grant funding of up to $25,000 to attract and retain regional early childhood educators in your local area! Previous recipients have used their funding for professional development programs, housing support, training opportunities, travel costs, and so much more. 👉To find out more and apply, visit https://docsm.au/4geInaX 🕖Applications close 16 October 2024 📸Pictured here is previous grant recipient Denham In Venue Family Day Care, Shark Bay.
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Meet Ronald, a former child in care, and Sophie, Ronald’s former Case Manager. 👋 They share their experience with us this #NationalChildProtectionWeek, and how Case Workers can provide a positive impact on children in care. 💛To hear their inspiring story, visit https://docsm.au/4dKxgoC
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One of the ways we strengthen protections for children is through our Working with Children Check. 💪✅If you would like to find out more about your organisational obligations or have a specific WWC Check question, register for one of our 1:1 Ready, Check, Chat sessions. To register or subscribe to our newsletter, visit https://docsm.au/3D0calU #NationalChildProtectionWeek
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Applications are now open for people interested in joining the Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability. Council members include people with disability or those with knowledge of or experience in matters relevant to people with disability, and provide advice and perspectives to the WA Government on issues relating to disability in WA. ⏰Applications close at 5pm on Monday 23 September 2024. 📍To find out more about the Council and to apply, visit https://docsm.au/3Mu9Zv7
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Today, we celebrate Early Childhood Educators’ Day, honouring the incredible work of our educators in early learning services. We extend our heartfelt thanks for your outstanding contributions to the safety, wellbeing and healthy development of the young people in your care. Quality early childhood education and care plays a vital role in supporting early years development, school readiness, and long-term success. Our dedicated people are committed to improving outcomes for young children and their families. 📍To learn more about our efforts in this space, visit https://docsm.au/4arpxct 📍To be part of a team that supports young people and their families, visit https://docsm.au/47u4rK8
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Applications for our Youth Engagement Grants Program close this month! ⏰ If you’re a local government or community service organisation, don’t miss the chance to apply for a grant of up to $5,000 to help drive positive outcomes for young people in your community. 📅Applications close on Thursday, 26 September 2024. 📍To apply, visit https://docsm.au/3AjnXgu
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This #NationalChildProtectionWeek we are highlighting the amazing work our people do every day to support at-risk children and families. Meet Emmerson, a Youth and Family Support Worker in our Armadale district. 👋 One of the programs Emmerson runs is a playgroup called Moort Waabiny which supports Aboriginal families moving towards reunification after a period of care. 👏To find out more about Emmerson and her important work, visit https://docsm.au/3Mu9n8N
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We are inviting local governments across Western Australia to submit proposals that include social housing, and may also incorporate affordable housing, key worker accommodation, or government officer housing. We're eager to collaborate with various sectors to strengthen and accelerate housing delivery across the state. If you’d like to discuss and refine your project before submitting, please reach out to us. 📅Submissions close on 2 September 2025. 📍 For more details, visit https://docsm.au/3Z8LdbC
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Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey making a positive impact to the lives of vulnerable children and families? Join our team of dedicated Child Protection and Field Workers. 📍For more than just a job, visit https://lnkd.in/gZjQNhxF