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Resources & Information For Business & IndustryLatest News and Events
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Action Plan Consultation Framework - Addressing Violence against Women and their Children
Sunday 22 January 2012The Victorian Government is developing a three year Action Plan to address all forms of violence against women and their children.
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Bushfire Goods Distribution
Thursday 19 January 2012
In January and February 2012, the Department of Human Services is inviting former Blue Referral Card holders, community groups and businesses in the Shire of Murrindindi and the City of Whittlesea to register their interest in acquiring goods.
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Human Services in focus newsletter - December 2011
Wednesday 21 December 2011
December issue of Human Services in focus newsletter. In this issue ... launch of Human Services: The case for change, new quality standards, focus on volunteers in creating community wellbeing, affordable housing projects ...
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Our Children Our Future
Wednesday 21 December 2011
A new art exhibition showcasing the art work of Aboriginal children was launched by Minister for Community Services Mary Wooldridge.
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Stories from the South
Wednesday 21 December 2011
Read the stories of 11 inspiring clients from Southern Metropolitan Region - stories that serve to remind us of the way support should be provided and the importance of respect, dignity, flexibility and individuality.
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Outstanding volunteers
Wednesday 21 December 2011
The Award honours the work of the late Frances Penington who, as Commissioner of the Housing Commission, was the first female appointed to the board of a statutory authority in Victoria.
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Breathing new life into Norlane
Wednesday 21 December 2011
The next four years will bring significant changes to the landscape of Norlane, Geelong, with a new housing development project already underway.
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Department of Human Services Standards
Wednesday 21 December 2011
The department has integrated its quality standards to streamline and improve measurement and performance for community service organisations.
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Scholarships to enhance women's leadership
Monday 19 December 2011
Applications are now open for the Victorian Women’s Governance Scholarships. The Victorian Government, with the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has funded 34 places for women to undertake the highly regarded Company Directors’ course.
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Human Services: The case for change
Thursday 15 December 2011
On Wednesday 14 December 2011, the Victorian Government released Human Services: The case for change.
