About the Department
The Department of Human Services supports Victorians most in need.
We plan, fund and deliver community and housing services, directly and with our community sector partners.
Our Organisation
Organisational, business unit, program area and general information for the department, including annual reports and about careers.
Our Ministers
Profiles of Ministers who hold the portfolios managed by the Victorian Department of Human Services and profile for the Parliamentary Secretary for Family and Community Services.
Funding, Grants & Tenders
Funding opportunities for activities and projects that contribute to the delivery of departmental objectives, as well as assistance for individuals.
News & Events
Covers news items from all areas of human services interest, and events happening throughout the department. Includes a listing of our newsletters.
Documents & Resources
Includes specific materials such as reports, policies, guidelines, statisitics, forms and templates.
Latest News and Events
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Pathways to a new Victorian social housing framework
Thursday 03 May 2012
On 30 April, the Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell announced that the Victorian Government will begin a three month public consultation process on the future direction of social housing.
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Victoria’s Vulnerable Children – Our Shared Responsibility
Tuesday 01 May 2012
The Hon. Mary Wooldridge, Minister for Community Services releases Victoria’s Vulnerable Children – Our Shared Responsibility; a Directions Paper outlining the Government’s first-year initiatives, longer-term commitments and areas requiring further consideration as a result of the Protecting Victoria’s Vulnerable Children Inquiry.
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New centre for multicultural youth meets a local need
Friday 27 April 2012A new regional Centre for Multicultural Youth opened in Morwell recently, to support the needs of young people from multicultural backgrounds.
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Human Services: The case for change
Wednesday 18 April 2012
On Wednesday 14 December 2011, the Victorian Government released Human Services: The case for change.
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Managed Support Service focuses on the client
Friday 13 April 2012The trial of the new model of case management – the Managed Support Service – is underway in Dandenong.
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Department of Human Services Strategic Directions
Better services, better opportunities. The department plans, funds and delivers community and housing services, directly and with our community sector partners. Read more about the strategy and future direction for the Department of Human Services.
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