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This section includes only information about local governments generally. Here you will find contact details and links to most local governments, including web addresses, as well as downloadable documents on election results.
Aboriginal communities and groups looking to improve the well-being of their children and prepare them for preschool and year one can access the Best Start program. This site provides information on the program and contact details.
Look up information on Cemeteries in the metropolitan area, types of funeral services available, where to meet at the cemetery for a service, wheelchair access and a list of licensed Funeral Directors.
Looking for child care services such as Family Day Care Schemes or Child Care Centres? The Department for Communities can provide you with information on what’s available.
Non government organisations providing services complementing those offered by the Department for Child Protection can find information on training available through the Community Skills Training Centre (CSTC).
CommunityWise is the Department of Local Government and Regional Development's package of community economic development programs designed to help communities find opportunities and funding to achieve their goals. Download the CommunityWise Toolkit direct
This site provides a guide to all State Government concessions available and covers the areas of education, health, housing, local government rates, travel, energy, recreation, water, sewerage and drainage and other general concessions.
If you have a disability or know someone who has a disability and are looking for information regarding access, services or help in your area, then the Disability Services Commission may be able to help you.
Family Day Care schemes operate in private households providing personalised family care to individual or small groups of children. Visit this website to find information on licencing, regulations, newsletters, and licence application forms.
The Fire & Emergency Services Authority of WA provides WA with a range of fire & emergency services, employing 1,100 staff & more than 23,000 fire & emergency service volunteers statewide. Click here for details, including the four divisions of FESA.
The Fremantle Cemetery is located south of Perth in Palmyra. If you need to organise a funeral, you can choose a burial or cremation. If you are attending a funeral, you will find a map, details on how to get there and facilities available.
Community groups, charities, sporting clubs and other bodies seeking to run gaming-style fundraising activities can find out what's available and how to access permits here.
If your charitable organisation has a function coming up and would like to use the ballroom at Government House, or if you wish to have your wedding photographs taken in the gardens at Government House, click here for more information.
If you or someone you know is an older person or a person with a disability in need of support to help them remain in their own homes, or if you have an interest in the area of caring for people, you may find some helpful information on this site.
The One-to-One Intensive Care Program provides full-time caring and support for troubled 8-17 year olds. Information is provided here for those prepared to offer support as carers or those looking for help.
Outside school hours care provides child care services to school aged children before and after school, and on pupil free days. Visit this site for information on regulations and licensing, fact sheets for food, activities, programs, and more.
Parents and carers looking for home-based assistance and advice on parenting can find information via the Parent Link Home Visiting Service.
This site will show you where your nearest parenting information centre is located.
Information on all recreation concessions available in Western Australia can be accessed here.
If you are interested in who makes the decisions on social policy for the WA community, then click here for information on the Social Policy Unit. You will find details of initiatives and policies addressing social needs of everyone within our community.
If you are a recipient of social security and have issues that may require legal assistance, this site will be of assistance to you.
Telecentres are located throughout Western Australia and equipped with facilities such as computers, internet, email, videoconferencing, TVs, and videos. Click this link to find the location and contact information of a Telecentre near you.
If you are wanting information on issues relating to women, then click here for details of the Women's Information Service (WIS), a free, confidential telephone information referral service.
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