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 2010 Grants Now Open
24 June 2010Housing 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
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
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
27 May 2010Applications are now open for the new Victorian Carer Card, a discounts and benefits card for unpaid carers in Victoria