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State Government of Victoria, Australia, Department of Human Services
Children, Youth and Families
Children, Youth and Families

Links to other relevant websites

Department of Premier and Cabinet
The Department assists the Government to create sustainable growth and a vibrant, innovative society by leading policy advice and implementing key projects and activities.
Website: (www.dpc.vic.gov.au)

Office of Women's Policy (Dept for Victorian Communities)
Located in the Department for Victorian Communities, the Office of Women's Policy (OWP) provides strategic policy advice to the Victorian Government, with the aim of creating better outcomes for all women.
Website: (www.women.vic.gov.au)

Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents
Search for Bills under consideration, and Acts and Statutory Rules passed.
Website: (www.legislation.vic.gov.au)
Relevant Act: Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005

Funded Agency Channel
Department of Human Services primary online business and communication tool with agencies it funds.
Website: (https://fac.dhs.vic.gov.au/home.aspx)

Department of Justice
The Department of Justice covers all government activities involved with reform, administration and enforcement of the law.
Website: (http://www.justice.vic.gov.au)
Relevant link: Community Safety section

Victoria Police
Victoria Police provides a 24-hour police service to the Victorian community.
Website:(http://www.police.vic.gov.au)

Department of Human Services (http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au)

Office for Children
Providing a strong, consistent voice advocating for children across the whole of government, and ensuring children are given a higher priority across all Government policies, programs and activities
Website: (http://www.office-for-children.vic.gov.au)
Relevant link: Indigenous Family Violence Strategy (Dept Human Services) (www.dhs.vic.gov.au/indigenousfamilyviolence)
The Indigenous Family Violence Strategy (IFVS), jointly managed by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria (AAV) the Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Office of Women's Policy, through the Department of Victorian Communities, is a community led initiative to develop a whole of government response to family violence in Indigenous communities.

Office for Housing
The Victorian Government provides housing for people in need through the Office of Housing, including crisis housing, public rental, transitional and community housing, Aboriginal housing, and private rental and ownership assistance.
Website: http://www.housing.vic.gov.au