Specialist offices

The Centre for Evaluation and Research Evidence works with partners to provide a clear evidence base for the department to deliver policy, programs and services for Victorians.

Supporting improvement in the quality, safety and effectiveness of all Victorian community services organisations

The Department of Health and Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Human Research Ethics Committee (the Committee) deals with matters of human research ethics for projects carried out with the support of the Department of Health.

The Human Services Regulator plays an important role in regulating human services to minimise harm and to protect the safety and rights of children, young people and adults who receive human services that are funded and/or regulated by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

The Office for Disability is the first of its kind in Australia and leads the Victorian Government's drive for universal change to improve the lives of people with a disability.

The Office of Professional Practice provides practice leadership and development, fosters continuous improvement in service delivery and encourages practice excellence among Victorian health and human service professionals.

Introducing the Victorian Senior Practitioner, information and resources about restrictive practices and compulsory treatment.