Family and domestic violence continues to be a significant and devastating issue in Western Australia. It takes many forms and occurs across all cultural groups, ages and sexual diversity groups.
The Department of Communities (Communities) is the lead agency coordinating strategy and policy direction in the prevention of family and domestic violence in Western Australia. Communities also plays a key role in the operational response to family and domestic violence in Western Australia.
What is Family and Domestic Violence
Family and domestic violence is an ongoing pattern of behaviours intended to coerce, control or create fear within a family or intimate relationship.
Path to Safety
Path to Safety: Western Australia’s strategy to reduce family and domestic violence 2020-2030 and the supporting Action Plans.
System Reform Plan
The System Reform Plan sets the vision for strengthening responses to family and domestic violence in Western Australia.
One Stop Hubs
Family and Domestic Violence One Stop Hubs are designed to make it easier for victims of family and domestic violence, by providing a range of support and wraparound services in one location.
New Women's Refuges
New Family and Domestic Violence Women’s Refuges. Our commitment to keeping Western Australian women and their children safe.
Family and Domestic Violence Helplines and Support Services
A list of support services and emergency contacts for those experiencing family and domestic violence.
Respectful Relationships Approaches
Primary prevention programs which focus on promoting respectful relationships and gender equality.
Office for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence
The Department of Communities has established the Office for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence.
Operational Responses and Practice
Information on family and domestic violence service system responses and practice resources for workers and professionals.
Announcements
Major funding boost for family and domestic violence services across WA
WA Government announces record funding package during 16 Days in WA.
Influential leaders get behind 16 Days in WA
The ninth annual 16 Days in WA – Stop Violence against Women campaign is officially underway.
System Reform Plan second progress report released
The second progress report on the Family and Domestic Violence System Reform Plan 2024–2029 has been released.
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