23 May, 2017
Industry to join in public housing renewal
Interested parties are being sought to partner with the Victorian Government to redevelop outdated public housing in inner Melbourne.
News & media
20 June, 2017
New Changing Places grants available
Local councils and not-for-profit organisations are invited to apply for grants of up to $100,000 to build new Changing Places facilities in areas where they’re needed.
12 May, 2017
Celebrating our nurses on International Nurses Day
Today we join nurses around the world to celebrate International Nurses Day, celebrated on Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
11 May, 2017
New high level structure for DHHS
On 9 May, Secretary Kym Peake announced a new high level structure for the department that will take effect from 3 July 2017.
4 May, 2017
New Working with Children Checks for kinship carers
Vulnerable children will be better protected under new laws requiring kinship carers to have a Working with Children Check as part of a mandatory assessment process.
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Flemington estate renewal: Info session for residents this Mon 26 June, 5pm – 7pm. 120 Racecourse Rd Flemington… https://t.co/dc6ccNKEl2
We're excited to be cohosting an Evidence for Impact Symposium to improve health outcomes for young people.… https://t.co/nMpI2k8Qld
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