For Business and Community

Information for businesses and our private sector partners

Includes codes of practice, information on safety and emergencies and opportunities to work with us.

Community involvement

The Department of Human Services supports activities that encourage people to become involved in their community.

Building & construction industry

Information for those from the building and construction industry that work with the department, including the Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry and other guidelines.

Tenders & proposals

For businesses seeking information on the basic principles of calling for tenders and proposals.

Safety & emergencies

A range of assistance from State Government and not-for-profit oragnisations relating to safety and preparing for emergencies for businesses.

Latest News and Events

New research will help services better meet the needs of young people
Tuesday 28 February 2012
An important research project will track a group of young people in out-of-home care over a period of four years to better understand the difficulties they face, the life outcomes resulting from time in out-of-home care, and how they can be better supported ...
Career mentoring for young Victorians
Tuesday 07 June 2011
A a new career mentoring program is now available to young Victorians in years 7 and 8 under a national partnership agreement between the Victorian Office for Youth and the Commonwealth Government.
Building microfinance capacity
Tuesday 07 June 2011
Department of Human Services assumed responsibility for the No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) and Community Finance Hub initiatives.
iTaNGO is here to help
Tuesday 03 May 2011
Whether an organisation is statewide or local, technologically-savvy or IT-averse, iTaNGO can assist community service organisations to maximise their digital proficiency.