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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Flooding advice
3 September 2010Heavy rain across Victoria over the weekend has caused flooding in many areas. Floods have the potential to impact on your health and well-being and that of your family and your community. Our Flood page gives practical advice on what you can do before, during and after flooding. For further information visit the Emergency Management website.
Housing Week 2010
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. Find out what events are happening in your area.
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.