The Department for Community Development has been replaced with two new departments.
The Department for Child Protectionhas a strong child protection focus.• Adoption• Child protection – children at risk• Children and young people in care• Family and Domestic Violence• Children and young people in care• Foster care• Learning and Development (CSTC)• Working with Children checks• Mandatory Reporting
The Department for Communitieswill assist government and communities to work together to help all Western Australians, especially those with special needs.• Child Care• Children and Youth• Multicultural Interests• Parenting• Seniors Interests • Women• Volunteering