Drupal Websites for Government Agencies

Accessible, secure and scalable Drupal platforms for public sector teams

Deliver clear, compliant and user-centred public information on a modern Drupal platform.

We design and build government websites in Drupal that are easy to manage, accessible to WCAG 2.2 AA, and engineered for reliability, security and performance. From service directories and policy hubs to news, consultations and forms, we help departments and agencies publish confidently — with guardrails for quality and compliance.

Our approach combines strategy, UX research, component-based design, and robust governance workflows. You get a future-ready Drupal platform with staging-first deployments, approvals workflow and granular roles so content stays accurate and on brand.

Why partner with Webplace?

Accessibility by default

WCAG 2.2 AA patterns, colour contrast, keyboard support and screen-reader semantics built into reusable Drupal components, with content guidance for authors.
Security and reliability

OWASP-aligned practices, role-based access, staging-first patching and hardened configurations. Vendor-agnostic, with Pantheon or Acquia hosting options in Australian regions.
Governance & workflow

Content Moderation, granular roles and approvals ensure accurate, accountable publishing across departments and teams.
Performance at scale

Core Web Vitals-focused builds, CDN and caching so critical information stays fast and available during traffic spikes.
Training & support

Author training, governance docs and optional maintenance retainers for patching, testing and ongoing improvements.

What you get with Drupal for Government

WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility

Templates, components and content guidance designed and tested for inclusive access.

Approvals workflow

Content Moderation and editorial review to support governance and compliance.

Service & content directories

Structured content models for services, policies, publications, consultations and news.

Multilingual & translation

Workflows for translated content, language switchers and locale-aware components.

Performance & resilience

CDN, caching and monitoring tuned for traffic surges and incident communications.

Training, governance & support

Author training, content standards and maintenance options for ongoing improvements.

Selected government projects

State Revenue Office Victoria

State Revenue Office

See how we increased online user engagement by over 90% for State Revenue Office

Magistrates Court of Victoria

Magistrates Court

Discover how we redeveloped the Magistrates Court website in response to recommendations of the Access to Justice Review and the Royal Commission into Family Violence.

Coroner's Court of Victoria

Coroners Court of Victoria

Discover how we worked with Coroner's Court of Victoria to engage with subject matter experts and the court to develop a digital presence that was reflective of its purpose and how it serves the public

Frequently Asked Questions

Do your builds meet WCAG 2.2 AA?

Yes. Components and content patterns are designed to WCAG 2.2 AA and verified with automated and manual testing (keyboard, screen reader, colour contrast). We also provide author guidance to keep new content compliant.

How do you handle security and hosting?

OWASP-aligned practices, role-based access, least-privilege and staging-first patching. We can work with your preferred vendor or recommend Pantheon or Acquia hosting in Australian regions. Hardened configs, WAF/CDN and monitoring are part of our recommended setup.

Can you migrate content from our current CMS?

Yes. We script content migration (pages, media, taxonomies, metadata) and implement 301 redirects to preserve SEO. Everything is validated in staging before go-live.

Do you support workflows and granular permissions?

Absolutely. We configure Drupal Content Moderation and granular roles/permissions for departments and business units, with approvals workflow and audit trails.

Where is data hosted? Can it stay in Australia?

Yes. We can deploy to Australian data centres to meet data residency requirements and provide documentation for compliance reviews.

What’s your approach to updates and patching?

Patches are applied to staging first, then tested for functionality, performance and accessibility before production release. Maintenance retainers are available for ongoing updates and reporting.

Let's work together

Looking for a long term digital partner to help you realise your digital goals? Webplace has over 20 years experience working with Government