The Department for Community Development has been replaced with two new departments.

The Department for Child Protection protects and cares for children and young people who are in need, and supports families and individuals who are at risk or in crisis.

• Adoption and Foster Care
• Child protection – children at risk
• Children and young people in care
• Family and domestic violence
• Crisis and emergency
• Learning and development (CSTC)
• Working with Children Checks
• Mandatory Reporting

The Department for Communities will 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