Partnership Agreement and Protocol
Partnership in Practice MoU 2009-2012 & MAV Protocol
Third Agreement
The Department of Human Services / Health, Housing and Community Sector's third agreement Partnerships in Practice - Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), was signed on 29 July 2009.
The MoU was signed by Fran Thorn, the then Secretary of the Department of Human Services, and Cath Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) on behalf of the independent Health, Housing and Community Services organisations.
The third agreement, in the form of an MoU, reaffirms the ongoing commitment to shared vision and a strengthened relationship between the department and the sector. It acknowledges that the best service outcomes are the product of colaboration, inclusive planning, efficient public policy and clear service funding agreements.
The Human Service Partnership Implementation Committee (HSPIC) annual workplan is a key mechanism for furthering the commitments of the agreement.
Partnership Protocol with Municipal Association of Victoria
The Partnership Protocol was signed on 2 October 2002 by Patricia Faulkner, Secretary, Department of Human Services and Rob Spence, Chief Executive Officer of the Municipal Association of Victoria.
Key senior personnel from the department and the MAV have met on a number of occasions since 2002. These meetings have focused on discussing issues of common interest, reviewing joint achievements under the protocol and identifying further opportunities to strengthen the relationship between the parties.
Partnership Protocol with Municipal Association of Victoria
Above: Rob Spence, Lance Wallace and Cr Brad Matheson
The Partnership Protocol was signed on 2 October 2002 by Patricia Faulkner, Secretary, Department of Human Services and Rob Spence, Chief Executive Officer of the Municipal Association of Victoria.
Key senior personnel from the department and the MAV have met on a number of occasions since 2002. These meetings have focused on discussing issues of common interest, reviewing joint achievements under the protocol and identifying further opportunities to strengthen the relationship between the parties.