Department of Local Government and Communities (WA)

The Department of Local Government and Communities (DLGC) was established in 2013 under the Public Sector Management Act 1994. DLGC works in collaboration with Western Australia's local governments and community services sector to oversee the delivery of programs and services that support and strengthen the State's diverse communities. It is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for seniors, young people, women, volunteers, children and families and multicultural communities. DLGC also provides regulation and support to local governments to ensure compliance with the Local Government Act 1995, and to early childhood education and care service providers through the Education and Care Regulatory Unit.