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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$1.5 million to build new Men’s Sheds
Monday 17 June 2013
Communities across Victoria can now apply for grants of up to $60,000 to build new Men’s Sheds.
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The Link - volume 15 - Summer 2013
Monday 17 June 2013The Link newsletter provides concessions stakeholders with information available from the Victorian State Government’s concession program, along with other programs that may be useful for concession card holders.
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Human Services Aboriginal Strategic Framework 2013–2015 launched
Wednesday 12 June 2013
The Human Services Aboriginal Strategic Framework 2013–2015 was launched on Friday 7 June 2013 at the Aboriginal Human Services Roundtable.
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Student Scholarships to help those most in need
Friday 31 May 2013
Thanks to the Student Scholarships Program, young people living in public housing or at risk of homelessness can get the support they need to stay in school and achieve their full potential.
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Nominations open for excellence in children, youth and family services
Wednesday 29 May 2013
The Robin Clark Memorial Awards recognise excellence in the children, youth and family services sector by awarding the people who dedicate their lives to making a positive difference to vulnerable children and families.
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A new direction for the Department of Human Services
The Department of Human Services commenced operation under its new organisational structure on 14 December 2012, removing program-based silos and duplication and putting more focus at the front-line, where clients access our services.
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