Department of Health and Human Services (Victoria)

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is a government department in Victoria, Australia. Commencing operation on 1 January 2015, it is responsible for the state's health system, as well as various other aspects of social policy.

Department of Health and Human Services
Department overview
Formed1 January 2015
Preceding agencies
  • Department of Health
  • Department of Human Services
JurisdictionVictoria, Australia
Headquarters50 Lonsdale Street,
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Employees11,241 (June 2019)
Annual budget$17.7 billion (FY 2018-19)
Ministers responsible
Department executive
  • Kym Peake, Secretary
Websitedhhs.vic.gov.au
Footnotes
[1]

The DHHS was formed following machinery of government changes in the aftermath of the 2014 state election, assuming the functions of the previous Department of Health and Department of Human Services, respectively.[2][3]

After further re-structures in January 2019, the Department's responsibilities relating to sport and recreation were instead transferred to the newly-created Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.

Ministers

The DHHS supports five ministers in the following portfolio areas:

Name Party Portfolio
Jenny Mikakos Labor Minister for Health
Minister for Ambulance Services
Martin Foley Labor Minister for Mental Health
Richard Wynne Labor Minister for Housing
Luke Donnellan Labor Minister for Child Protection
Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
Gabrielle Williams Labor Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence

Functions

The DHHS has responsibility for the following policy areas:

References
  1. Department of Health and Human Services annual report 2018-19 (PDF). State of Victoria. September 2019. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
  2. "Statement from the Premier of Victoria announcing machinery of government changes". scribd.com. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  3. Donaldson, David (5 December 2014). "Victorian service reshuffle: super-departments born". The Mandarin. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  • Human Services Provides information about housing and community services in Victoria and the development of policies to improve the lives of vulnerable people including children, young people and those living with a disability.
  • Health Provides information about planning, policy development, funding and regulation of health services and activities that promote and protect Victoria’s health. This includes delivery of mental health and aged care services in Victoria.
  • Housing Provides information about housing and housing assistance in Victoria.
  • Sports and Recreation Provides information about sport and recreation in Victoria.
  • Better Health Channel Provides information on health and medical information.
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