Community support

Information about adoption in Western Australia, what it means to be an adoptive parent and how to apply.

Community Stewardship Grants are available annually to support community-based projects that serve to protect and restore the local environment, enabling local community groups to undertake stewardship of natural resources in their local area.

An annual passenger transport driver authorisation allows you to drive a vehicle for hire or reward.

WA residents aged 16 and over can apply for a card that helps them prove their identity without a driver’s licence or passport.

If you are a WA Seniors Card member, you can apply to receive the Safety and Security Rebate which allows a claim of up to $400 per household towards the purchase of eligible home security or safety item.

SmartRider is a reusable card that allows for simple and easy travel on Transperth services.

SmartRider is a reusable card that allows for simple and easy travel on Transperth services.

You can apply for a WA Seniors Card online or by downloading and completing a form.

There are many types of vehicle licence concessions for a range of people and industries and each one has its own application process.

The Forest Products Commission (FPC) Community Support Program is currently on hold.

The Department of Justice, Court and Tribunal division provides counselling and support services to court clients.

Crisis Care provides Western Australia’s after-hours response to reported concerns for a child’s safety and wellbeing and information and referrals for people experiencing crisis.

A list of crisis support helplines for those experiencing family and domestic violence.

Search for aged care health services in your area using the National Health Services Directory.

The Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS) assists Western Australian utility customers who are in financial hardship and are unable to pay their utility bills. The purpose of HUGS is to assist customers in financial hardship with their connection to essential services.

The services and information below can be used by people who are currently homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless, and are seeking assistance.

Individuals required to enter a State Quarantine Facility (hotel quarantine) and are experiencing financial hardship may be eligible for a partial or full exemption of the hotel quarantine fee.

Find out how eligible pensioners can receive up to $575 a year towards the cost of fuel or taxi travel.

It is a legal requirement in WA for doctors, nurses, midwives, teachers (including TAFE lecturers), police officers, boarding supervisors, ministers of religion, out-of-home care workers, assessors and departmental officers of the Department of Communities to report child sexual abuse.

The Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline provides telephone information and referrals for men who are concerned about their violent and abusive behaviours and for male victims of family and domestic violence in Western Australia.

A service to help parents become more effective in managing their child's behaviour.

Pay an annual $88 fee to keep your passenger transport driver authorisation current.

The Office of the Commissioner for Victims of Crime in the Department of Justice provides services to victims and offenders through the Victim-offender Mediation Unit (VMU).

WA Seniors Card members can access a generous range of State Government concessions and rebates. Your Seniors Card is your passport to savings. You can contact the WA Seniors Card Centre via phone, email or visit us in person.

The Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline provides support for women, with or without children, who are experiencing family and domestic violence in Western Australia (including referrals to women’s refuges).