Vision
Safe and supported children and families, in stable homes and strong communities.
How we will achieve it
Standing up for inclusion and equality, preventing harm and discrimination, and delivering social and housing support to Victorians who need it.
Outcomes
- Aboriginal voice, knowledge and cultural leadership drive Aboriginal policy, legislation and system reform.
- Children, young people and families are safe, strong and supported.
- Victorian communities are safe, fair, inclusive and resilient.
- All Victorians have stable, affordable and appropriate housing.
- Our social services system is integrated, effective, person-centred and sustainable
Focus areas
Advocating for self-determination
Systems are in place to support the transfer of control and decision‑making power to First Peoples.
Fairness and equity for all
Government and sectors are equipped to reduce inequities and address discrimination in Victoria.
Safe and resilient communities
Victorian communities are proactively kept safe and connected to prevent disadvantage.
Responsive services that put people first
People’s complex and intersecting needs are met by services, when and where they need it.
Modern departmental systems
We will continually improve ways of working to deliver high-quality, evidence-driven and sustainable programs and services.
Sustainable and inclusive workforces
We will fund and employ diverse, skilled workforces in culturally safe workplaces, now and into the future.
Guiding principles
- Cultural safety,
- An intersectional lens,
- Lived experience expertise, and
- Client voice and agency.