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Welcome to the Department of Human Services

The Department of Human Services is committed to ensuring that all Victorians have access to quality services that protect and enhance the community's physical, mental and social well-being.

For details on how to contact the department, please see our Contact Us page.

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Some pdf documents exist within the Department of Human Services web site. The Department of Human Services offer a range of options to assist users in accessing these documents. For further information, see www.dhs.vic.gov.au/help.htm

Latest News

link to Shaping the Future - The Victorian Alcohol and Other Drug Quality Framework Shaping the Future - The Victorian Alcohol and Other Drug Quality Framework April 2008
The Victorian Alcohol and Other Drug Quality Framework builds upon the accomplishments of the previous quality plan, within the overarching principles of the Department of Human Services (DHS) quality framework.
link to Better mental health matters Better mental health matters: a new focus for mental health and wellbeing in Victoria
The Victorian Government has now released the Because mental health matters consultation paper summary. The paper outlines the new vision for Victoria's mental health services and proposes priorities for action and possible solutions to identified needs.
Victorian State Budget 2008-09 Victorian Budget 2008-09
The Treasurer handed down the 2008-09 State Budget on 6 May 2008, allocating new funding to a range of policy initiatives.
Victorian Alcohol Action Plan Victorian Alcohol Action Plan
The Victorian Government has released its Action Plan to respond to growing concerns around alcohol abuse in Victoria.
link to Autism State Plan Summary Autism State Plan
The development of the Autism State Plan is a government policy commitment. The Summary of the Autism State Plan Consultation is now available.
Information Kit for Funded Organisations 2006-09 Service Agreement Information Kit for Funded Organisations 2006-09
The Service Agreement Information Kit provides organisations funded by the Department of Human Services with important information on relevant processes and reporting and accountability requirements for service agreements.
Link to Disability Action Plan Disability Action Plan
The Department of Human Services Disability action plan 2005-2008 outlines a significant way of improving the public sector workforce participation of people with a disability.
Linkt to Victorian Public Sector Health Employment web site Victorian Public Sector Health Employment web site
Visit the Victorian Public Sector Health Employment web site for employment opportunities in a range of disciplines in State Government funded health services.

Latest Publications

Media Releases Media Releases
Link to Human Service News April 2008
Hot Links
Better Health Channel Better Health Channel
Reliable health information and services - quality assured by the Victorian (Australian) Government.
Capital Planning and Investment Capital Planning and Investment
For all DHS-related capital information, projects and events.
Careers Careers at the department
An overview of our employment with information about qualifications, remuneration and career paths.
Children, Youth & Families Children, Youth & Families Division
A guide to services and resources for children, youth and families in Victoria
Clinicians health channel Clinicians health channel
Servicing the needs of clinicians - doctors, nurses and allied health professionals - in the Victorian public health sector.
link to the Corporate Integrity Information & Resolutions unit Corporate Integrity Information & Resolutions unit
A guide on lodging compliments, complaints or accessing information held by Ministers and State Government Agencies.
Disability Online Disability Online
Information for people with a disability, their familes and carers
Divisions Divisions of the department
Links to the divisions of the Department of Human Services
Emergency Management Emergency Management
This website provides an overview of the department's role during emergencies.
Funded Agency Channel Funded Agency Channel
A website that supports the Department and funded agencies working in partnership.
Go for your life Go for your life
'Go for your life' is a whole of Government initiative aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of Victorians through improved nutrition and increased participation in physical activity.
Human Services Directory Human Services Directory
A directory of detailed information about health, community and disability services throughout Victoria.
Housing Office of Housing
Housing services, including emergency & transitional accommodation, long term rental housing, private rental & home ownership assistance.
Office of the Child Safety Commissioner Office of the Child Safety Commissioner
Protecting the children of Victoria.
Regions of the department Regions of the department
Links to the eight regional offices responsible for the distribution and purchase of services for the department within Victoria.
Victorian Government Health Information Victorian Government Health Information
Gateway to information relating to the provision of health services in Victoria.
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Last Updated: May 12, 2008
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