VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

Aged Care Branch http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/rrhacs/businessunits/agedcare2

Responsible for planning, funding and monitoring services for older people, people with a functional disability and their carers

 

 

Carer Card Program (Victorian Government) http://carercard.vic.gov.au/

 

The Carer Card provides recognition, understanding and support for carers throughout Victoria, with a range of offers, discounts and benefits available to eligible cardholders



 

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

Responsible for planning, funding and delivering community and housing services, in line with the government's vision for making Victoria a stronger, more caring and innovative state

 

 

Disability Housing http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/disability/supports_for_people/accommodation

Information on housing and accommodation options for people with a disability

 

 

DiVine - Disability Online http://www.disability.vic.gov.au/

DiVine is an exciting, fun and innovative website written by and for people with a disability, that aims to inform, engage and entertain

 

 

Disability Services Division of the Victorian Department of Human Services http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/disability/disabilityserviceshome

Provides and funds a range of services for people with intellectual, physical, sensory and neurological disabilities

 

 

Families and Carers http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/disability/supports_for_people/families_and_carers

Information on the different types of supports available for families and carers of people with a disability



Good Food and Health Advice http://www.health.vic.gov.au/agedcare/publications/goodfood.htm

General advice for older people on good nutrition, daily food intake and food safety

 

 

Office of the Public Advocate http://www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au/

Represents the interests of Victorian people with disabilities, with information on activities, programs and services

 

 

Office of the Senior Practitioner http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/disability/about_the_division/office_of_the_senior_practitioner

Responsible for ensuring that the rights of people who are subject to restrictive interventions and compulsory treatment are protected, and that appropriate standards are complied with in relation to restrictive interventions and compulsory treatment

 

 

Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities http://www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au/human%20rights/the%20victorian%20charter%20of%20human%20rights%20and%20responsibilities/

The Charter sets out protected rights and freedoms, and associated responsibilities. This formal recognition of human rights protects people from injustice and allows everyone to participate in and contribute to society


Victorian Disability Advisory Council http://www.officefordisability.vic.gov.au/disability_advisory_council.htm

Provides advice to the Minister for Community Services in respect of whole of government policies and strategies to increase the participation of people with a disability in the Victorian Community