The Department of Health delivers services through its eight geographical regions.

There are three metropolitan regions:

• Eastern Metropolitan Region
• North & West Metropolitan Region
• Southern Metropolitan Region

and five rural regions:

• Barwon-South Western Region
• Gippsland Region
• Grampians Region
• Hume Region
• Loddon Mallee Region

The Department's eight geographic regions play an important role as we strive to achieve the best health and well-being for all Victorians. Their local intelligence, relationships and delivery role provide a key interface for the work of the department, public health services, local government and other stakeholders.

Regions are responsible for:

• providing advice on the planning and development of programs and services to address changing needs
• monitoring the delivery and performance of most funded heath and aged care services
• working with stake holders to identify and implement service system improvements
• undertaking specified regulatory functions relating to the Supported Residential Services sector and environmental health.