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
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In Focus news update
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Flood recovery still a focus; Seeking feedback: Start of public consultation on social housing in Victoria; Victorian Disability Sector Awards celebrate excellence in practice; Community sector workforce knowledgebase.
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Flood Recovery now in full swing
Wednesday 11 April 2012
Department of Human Services and Department of Health staff are supporting various recovery centres alongside agencies, including Red Cross, Salvation Army, Victorian Council of Churches (outreach services) and the Centrelink Mobile Team.
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Being prepared means a better response in emergencies
Tuesday 28 February 2012For Health and Human Services Emergency Management, planning for large scale emergencies is ongoing, and we are pleased that this summer’s preparation has been better than ever ...
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Conferences and forums
Tuesday 28 February 2012Upcoming events include the From Strength to Strength Conference 2012, Identifying the hidden disaster - a conference on natural disasters and family violence, and a series of forums about strengthening human rights in disability services.
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Women and Emergencies Forum
Tuesday 14 February 2012To celebrate International Women's Day 2012, Health & Human Services Emergency Management is partnering with the Office of Women's Policy, Women's Health Goulburn North East, and Red Cross to stage a free half-day forum titled: ‘Women and Emergencies’.
Victorian flood recovery - for business
The Department of Human Services is coordinating a range of assistance from State Government and not for profit organisations to help Victorian communities recover from the recent floods. Information on this page is specific to assistance for businesses.
Bushfire Goods Distribution
As people continue to leave temporary villages certain goods located in the temporary villages are becoming surplus to need. The Department of Human Services (DHS) is inviting bushfire affected people, defined as those who were issued Blue Referral Cards (eligible people) and community organisations and local businesses in Murrindindi Shire and the City of Whittlesea to express interest in taking ownership of available goods for their use.
