Family violence is a prevalent and devastating issue affecting the Western Australian community. WA’s laws provide support to tenants who are at risk of, or experiencing family and domestic violence.
The Residential Tenancies Act provides options and flexibility for tenants through a range of practical measures.
This includes a video developed by Consumer Protection WA to explain safe tenancy options, which is available in the following languages:
The Department of Communities (Communities) has an important role to play in supporting safe tenancy as WA’s lead agency for family and domestic violence and a housing provider for government employees, public housing tenants and Aboriginal people in remote communities.
To find more information and resources, please click on the option that best describes your circumstances:
More information is available from:
- www.safetenancy.wa.gov.au for the latest information from Consumer Protection, including information for tenants in private rentals and training resources for workers in refuges or women’s health centres.
- www.dcp.wa.gov.au for information on Communities’ family and domestic violence prevention initiatives, help and advice, and operational resources for professionals and workers.
- www.communities.wa.gov.au/projects/safe-tenancy for any updates from Communities.
If you are experiencing family and domestic violence please visit the Child Protection and Family support website for information about support services. In an emergency call 000.
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