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The Department of Human Services (DHS) is committed to making a positive difference for Victorians most in need through the provision of housing and community services.

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Housing week

Housing Week 2010 Grants Now Open

24 June 2010

Housing Week involves a week-long series of local events which are created, organised, and run by public housing tenants and tenant groups throughout Victoria. There are many ways you can get involved in celebrating Housing Week. The Office of Housing is providing grants to public housing tenants and tenant groups to stage local events and community art projects

Robin Clark Memorial Awards - Nominations Open

15 June 2010Nominations are now open for the Robin Clark Memorial Awards. The awards recognise and encourage exceptional work that has improved the lives of vulnerable children, young people and families in Victoria.

New Developments at Fitzroy, Prahran and Richmond Estates

Artist_impression_of_Atherton_Gardens.jpg 4 June 2010Three exciting new projects at key public housing estates in inner-city Melbourne are set to deliver around 547 high-quality homes for Victorians on low incomes.


Report into Out-of-Home Care

Ombudsman Victoria 28 May 2010On 26 May, the Victorian Ombudsman tabled a report in Parliament about the state’s child protection out-of-home care system.

Victorian Government Recognises Carers

Victorian Government Recognises Carers 27 May 2010Applications are now open for the new Victorian Carer Card, a discounts and benefits card for unpaid carers in Victoria