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Aspiring for all Victorians to be healthy, safe and able to lead a life they value

The Department of Health and Human Services delivers policies, programs and services that support and enhance the health and wellbeing of all Victorians.

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23 October 2019

A landmark new strategy to better support Victoria's home-based carers

The Victorian Government has launched the state's first ever strategy for kinship, foster and permanent carers.

Person-centred services and care
Out of home care
Carmel Benjamin, Premier’s Volunteer of the Year, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Award winner 2019

2 December 2019

Victorian volunteers awarded for their incredible work

Advancing quality, safety and innovation
Volunteering
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29 November 2019

Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System interim report

Person-centred services and care
Mental health
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7 November 2019

New framework to better support our community service workers

Person-centred services and care
Community services
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6 November 2019

Have your say: Sharing information for better outcomes for children and families

Advancing quality, safety and innovation
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We provide a range of services to support, protect and enhance the lives of Victorians.

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Children and families

Children and families

We work to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and their families. We fund and deliver a range of early intervention, statutory and support services across areas including child protection, out-of-home care, family violence and youth affairs.

Women, gender and equality

Women, gender and equality

The Office of Prevention and Women’s Equality (OPWE) is responsible for the delivery of the Victorian Government’s gender equality strategy, Safe and Strong, informed by the 2016 Royal Commission into Family Violence. The majority of victims of family violence are women.

Housing and homelessness

Housing and homelessness

We work to make the social housing and homelessness system work better for people. Making accommodation more affordable and accessible is not just a social good, it’s also good for the economy. It allows Victorians to participate more easily in employment and the community.

Health and wellbeing

Health and wellbeing

Through targeted investment in infrastructure, workforce and innovation, we are ensuring that all Victorians can get the treatment and care they need, more easily and more quickly – so that they live healthier and longer lives.

Public health

Public health

Our aim is to keep Victorians as healthy as possible and to prevent the avoidable burden of disease and injury. We want to enable all Victorians to enjoy the highest attainable standards of health, wellbeing, and participation at every age.

Mental health

Mental health

We are committed to creating a healthier, fairer and more inclusive society. That means the best possible mental health for everyone, particularly people who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

Alcohol and drugs

Alcohol and drugs

We provide legislation, policy and guidelines for statewide drug and alcohol programs, helping Victorians to stay healthy and well. We fund and coordinate statewide drug and alcohol programs including early interventions, education and information, treatment and extended care services.

Ageing

Ageing

Our work improves both the access and quality of services for Victoria’s older population – delivering policy, programs and services to meet their diverse needs. We want older Victorians to achieve their best health and wellbeing.

Disability

Disability

We are working to create a more inclusive Victoria, where people with a disability get the opportunities they deserve - while assisting families, carers and organisations to transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Ambulance services

Ambulance services

Ambulance Victoria is an essential service providing fast, world-class treatment and transport to Victorian’s facing life threatening medical emergencies. We are committed to working with Ambulance Victoria to improve the way the service supports the community and its paramedics.

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Our partners

We fund health and human service agencies to provide services, infrastructure and carry out projects to help all Victorians.

Family Safety Victoria

Family Safety Victoria

Working to keep women, children and families safe.

Learn more about FSV
Visit the FSV website
Safer Care Victoria

Safer Care Victoria

Leading quality and safety improvement in healthcare.

Learn more about SCV
Visit the SCV website
Victorian Agency for Health Information

Victorian Agency for Health Information

Building an accurate picture of hospital and health service performance.

Learn more about VAHI
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Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority

Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority

Bolstering uplift and investment to keep Victoria one of the world's most liveable places.

Learn more about VHHSBA
Visit the VHHSBA website
Respect Victoria

Respect Victoria

Respect Victoria is focused on the primary prevention of family violence for all Victorians.

Learn more about Respect Victoria
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