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Victorian Government Health Information
Gateway to information relating to the provision of health services in Victoria.

Capital Development Guidelines
This site provides current and detailed information to assist in the strategic planning and management of capital investments.

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

Disability Services Legislation
Information about the Disability Services Legislation, including the Disability Services Legislation Review and Report of Recommendations.

Freedom of information
Information about freedom of information in the Department of Human Services including, how to make a request for documents held by the Department of Human Services under the Freedom of Information Act.

Health Legislation
Information about health legislation from the Victorian Government Health Information web site.

Policy and Funding Plans
Department of Human Services Policy and Funding Plans, together with the Service Agreement with each service provider, describe the Department of Human Services' service, accountability and policy framework.

Privacy
Provides access to a wide range of tools and resources to assist the department's program areas and funded agencies achieve compliance with new privacy laws.

Public Hospital Patient Charter
The Public Hospital Patient Charter outlines the rights and responsibilities of patients while attending a public hospital in Victoria. It aims to support a partnership between patients and their health care providers by providing a clear statement of expectations that is understood by both patients and providers.

Putting Children First - A New Vision for Victoria's Children
The Premier announced the creation of a new Minister for Children to drive the delivery of improved services and a better start in life for Victorian children.

Tobacco Reforms - Victoria's anti-tobacco strategy
Information about Victoria's anti-tobacco strategy, including action plan, legislation and regulations, information for tobacco retailers, restaurants, pubs, shopping centres etc.

Whistleblowers Protection Act
Information about the Department of Human Services' approach to protecting people reporting improper conduct under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2001. Includes information for whistleblowers and to support public bodies comply with the Act.

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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 16, 2008
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