Victoria Government Home Page
Multi-service Express - entry point to online services provided by the Victorian State and Local Governments.
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Community Information
The Community Portal helps Australians find relevant, up-to-date community information and services. There are more than 250 community topics and links to thousands of resources provided by all levels of government and the non-government sector. The Community Portal is for individuals and communities, and includes special sections for community groups and for community developers.
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Check the ‘Age Page’ of the Community Services section of your local telephone directory for many useful contact phone numbers. Also check your local council’s website for community information, community centres and contacts. See the list of councils here.
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Protect your privacy
Most of us give our personal information freely, without really understanding what’s its needed for, and the reason it is requested, and sometimes the small print is just too small or the printed information too difficult to understand.
More than 800,000 Victorians have a print disability, either blindness or a difficulty in reading or understanding printed information. As the amount of private information collected increases, and the transfer of this information becomes easier, it’s never been more important to protect the way in which such information is used.
At some point everyone has disclosed personal and health information without truly understanding why. A new communications campaign has been launched as a joint initiative of Privacy Victoria and the Office of Health Services Commissioner, working with Vision Australia, to ensure those least likely to be able to read the small print, are not disadvantaged by giving over their personal information.
Guest speaker at the launch was Graeme Innes, Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commissioner. Given his blindness, Graeme Innes is perfectly placed to explain the importance of understanding how personal information can be used, how your rights can be protected, what course of action is available should privacy rights be violated.
Should you have any question about privacy laws and rights, you can contact the Privacy Victoria’s Privacy Advice and Referral Line 1300 666 444. The telephone line is available 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday, and uses telephone interpreting services where required. Find out more about other, more suitable formats of privacy rights information.
Office of the Health Services Commissioner
An independent statutory authority which, among other things, receives and resolves complaints against health service providers.
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Complaints line (03) 8601 5200
Freecall 1800 136 066
Together We Do Better
The goal of the Together We Do Better campaign is to improve awareness and understanding of mental health issues. This site provides information on mental health and wellbeing issues, access to resources and links to other sites, as well as an opportunity for you to have your say.
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Office of Senior Victorians
The Office of Senior Victorians administers the Victorian Seniors Card program, coordinates the Victorian Seniors Festival, and supports the Ministerial Advisory Council of Senior Victorians. Go there
Office of Housing
For information about Office of Housing services including emergency and transitional accommodation, long term rental housing, private rental and home ownership assistance.
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Department of Human Services
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Phone 1300 650 172
Aged Care Home Page - Guide to Services for Older Victorians.
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Disability Services Division - funds agencies to provide direct continuing care and support for people with intellectual, physical, sensory and neurological disabilities and acquired brain injury in Victoria.
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Better Health Channel
Quality-assured, regularly reviewed health and wellbeing information, with many links.
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