Important notification
From 1 July 2025, the Department of Communities’ Housing functions, including the Housing Authority and social housing works and tenancy management, moved to the new Department of Housing and Works.
Online payment of your invoices can still be made by choosing from one of the options below.
1. Pay your Department of Communities invoice*
Department of Communities.
ABN 41 889 424 592.
5 Newman Court, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160,
Australia.
2. Pay your Disabilities Services Commission invoice
Disabilities Services Commission.
ABN 36 922 715 369.
5 Newman Court, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160,
Australia.
3. Pay your Housing Authority invoice
Housing Authority.
ABN 56 167 671 885.
5 Newman Court, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160,
Australia.
About the Department of Communities
Show moreThe Department of Communities (Communities) was established on 1 July 2017 under the Public Sector Management Act 1994.
About the Disability Services Commission
Show moreThe Disability Services Commission moved under the Department of Communities (Communities) on 1 July 2017 when Communities was established under the Public Sector Management Act 1994. The Disability Services Commission continues to operate as a legal entity within Communities.
About the Department of Housing and Works
Show moreOn 31 March the Premier of Western Australia, Roger Cook announced a reform of some public sector agencies to align with his vision for the future of our State.
From 1 July 2025, the Department of Finance became the Department of Housing and Works. From 1 July 2025, the Department of Communities’ housing functions, including the Housing Authority and social housing works and tenancy management, moved to the new Department of Housing and Works.
For more information about the broader changes, please visit the Public Sector Reform 2025 page.
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