Welcome to the Victorian Government Health Information Web site

health.vic.gov.au is a gateway to information relating to the provision of health services in Victoria.

The pages in this Website are developed and managed by the Department of Human Services, Victoria, its funded agencies and partnership and special interest groups. Click on the Site Map to see all of the directories.

What's New

Redesigning Hospital Care Program - preliminary program guide (March 2008) and framework for health services (July 2008)

Victoria - Public Hospitals & Mental Health Services Policy & Funding Guidelines 2008 - 2009 - 1 July 2008

Next Steps in Australian Health Reform. The proposals of the Victorian Premier - June 2008 (PDF file 558KB)

SRS Legislation Review - June 2008
The Victorian government is reviewing the laws that regulate supported residential services (SRS)

Future of ambulance service delivery in Victoria - May 2008
The Victorian Government is committed to the delivery of high quality ambulance services to all Victorians.

Shaping the Future - The Victorian Alcohol and Other Drug Quality Framework - April 2008
The Victorian Alcohol and Other Drug Quality Framework builds upon the accomplishments of the previous quality plan, within the overarching principles of the Department of Human Services (DHS) quality framework.

Because Mental Health Matters: A new focus for mental health and wellbeing in Victoria - June 2008
The Victorian Government has now released the Because mental health matters consultation paper. The paper outlines the new vision for Victoria’s mental health services and proposes priorities for action and possible solutions to identified needs.

Victoria's Alcohol Action Plan 2008-2013 - May 2008
The Victorian Government has released it's Action Plan to respond to growing concerns around alcohol abuse in Victoria.