Explore DFFH Children and families Our services and programs help create safe and caring communities for Victorian children and families. Housing and homelessness Supporting all Victorians to have access to a safe, secure and affordable house. Family Violence prevention and response Working to create a safer Victoria for everyone. Women We want to advance gender equality and improve women’s safety in Victoria Youth We are working to create a Victoria where all young people are healthy, safe and empowered. Disability We are working to make Victoria accessible, inclusive and fair. Carers Our programs and initiatives support the health and wellbeing of unpaid carers. Equality We're working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer communities. Seniors Our policies and programs support senior Victorians' health and wellbeing. Veterans Our programs support the ex-service community and service organisations. Community participation We provide funding to a range of programs that support community participation. Emergency recovery support now available Emergency Recovery Support officers are helping people affected by the 2026 bushfires to access a range of support. Find out more