General information about the Department of Human Services

Lists the head office address and telephone enquiry number, as well as other relevant contact numbers.

The Disability Services division provides and funds a range of services for people with intellectual, physical, sensory and neurological disabilities and acquired brain injury. The division works in partnership with families and carers, with non-government and government service providers to advance the well-being and promote the quality of life of people with disabilities.

The Treasurer handed down the 2007-08 State Budget on 1 May 2007, allocating new funding to a range of policy initiatives.

Information about employment at the Department of Human Services. Includes job vacancies, employment programs, qualifications, remuneration and career paths.

The Children Youth & Families Division (formerly The Office for Children) plays a key role in the planning and provision of services to Victorian children and their families. Services broadly include Youth Services and Justice and Youth (youth justice, secondary school nursing and youth services), and Child Protection and Family Services (adoption, child protection, out-of-home care, family violence, sexual assault).

Information about the Department of Human Services' commitment to reducing its environmental impact. Includes a range of tools, tips and links.

Information about the Divisions of the Department of Human Services, including a description of each Division's role and links to Divisional websites.

Regional office contact details and links to regional hospitals.

Emergency management responsibilities in the department, in Victoria and in Australia. Provides resources to assist in preparation and planning for an emergency and provides help during and after an emergency.

The Mental Health and Drugs Division is a new division within DHS. It is comprised of the Mental Health and Drugs Policy Branches, and its functions encompass public sector policy, program, and service and workforce development in relation to mental health and drug matters.

Metropolitan Health and Aged Care Services division is responsible for the full range of health and aged care services in metropolitan Melbourne.

Information about the Department of Human Services regions, including their location, size, population and role

Information about the Department of Human Services' Operations division, including its role, structure, activities, priorities, projects and contact information

Provides a cross program focus for research, policy analysis and strategic planning to support the Departmental Executive in determining portfolio priorities to ensure that they are delivered in a coordinated and collaborative manner.

The Rural and Regional Health and Aged Care Services division is responsible for the full range of health and aged care services in rural and regional Victoria.