Aims to improve the health and well being of all Victorian women, through the development and dissemination of health information and research and through the provision of community and professional education. These activities take place directly with women and in partnership with the health and community sectors.
The Victorian Women's Health and Wellbeing strategy reflects the Government?s commitment to improving women?s health and wellbeing, with particular attention to the links between gender, diversity and disadvantage.
Information about the Maternal and Child Health Service which offers support, information and advice regarding parenting, child health and development, child behaviour, maternal health and well-being, child safety, immunisation, breastfeeding, nutrition and family planning.
Hot Links
Better Health Channel
Reliable health information and services - quality assured by the Victorian (Australian) Government.
Emergency Management
This website provides an overview of the department's role during emergencies.
Funded Agency Channel
A website that supports the Department and funded agencies working in partnership.
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
A directory of detailed information about health, community and disability services throughout Victoria.
Office of Housing
Housing services, including emergency & transitional accommodation, long term rental housing, private rental & home ownership assistance.
Regions of the department
Links to the eight regional offices responsible for the distribution and purchase of services for the department within Victoria.
