Department of Communities
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
Ministerial reporting
Hon Sue Ellery BA MLC
Hon John Carey BA MLA
Hon Don Punch BPsych BSocwk MBA MLA
Hon Sabine Winton BA BPS MLA
Hon Hannah Beazley BA MLA
Contact
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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.