Social and Economic Impact of COVID-19

A summary of the areas of concern across the State along with impacts in a number of areas


The Department of Communities is monitoring the social and economic impacts of COVID-19 on the WA community.

This Social Impact Data Presentation Pack (as at 22 May 2020) contains a summary of the areas of concerns across the State along with impacts in a number of areas including, Family and Domestic Violence, Homelessness, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Social Housing, Rental, Mortgages, Employment and Housing Construction along with information relating to specific demographic groups.

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