Statement of direction

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.

Objectives

  • 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.

Guiding principles

Cultural safety, client voice and agency, an intersectional lens, lived and living experience and evidence led.

Enablers

Sustainable and inclusive workforces

We will fund and employ diverse, skilled workforces in culturally safe workplaces, now and into the future.

Modern departmental systems

We will continually improve ways of working to deliver high-quality, evidence-driven and sustainable programs and services.