Welcome to the Department of Human Services
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is committed to enhancing and protecting the health and well being of all Victorians, emphasising vulnerable groups and those most in need.
H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Flu)
Victoria is now in the 'Protect' phase to manage the impact of the H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Flu) in our community.
For more information visit health.vic.gov.au.
Bushfire Recovery
The Department of Human Services provides financial assistance, accommodation assistance and personal support for those affected by the February 2009 bushfires. For more information, visit our bushfire recovery page.
The Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund has specific information on payments available through donations made to the Australian Red Cross.
Latest News
Human Services News
18 June 2009The department's monthly journal containing articles and information from across the human services sector. June edition out now.
Glamorous Debutantes
2 June 2009For some of the 36 young people who danced the night away at a debutante ball at the Melbourne Town Hall on Thursday 21 May, it was the 'best night of their life'.
2009 Minister for Health Volunteer Awards
2 June 2009Outstanding Victorian healthcare volunteers were recently recognised at the Minister for Health Volunteer Awards, held on 14 May.
Autism State Plan
26 May 2009The Autism State Plan launched by Minister Neville on 21 May during Autism Awareness Month provides a framework for action across government over the next 10 years.
Grampians' One Stop Shop Opens
25 May 2009Access to aged care services will be improved in the Grampians region with the recent launch of Direct2Care.