Women
Office of Women’s Policy
The Office of Women's Policy provides policy advice to the Victorian Government. By working across government, the Office coordinates and monitors government policies and programs that impact on women and their families. Visit Office of Women’s Policy to find out more.
Rural Women’s Network
The Rural Women’s Network reflects the needs and aspirations of rural and regional communities through the eyes of women. To realise this, the Network is supported by government through the Department of Planning and Community Development. Find out more about the Rural Women’s Network.
Grants and funding
The Department of Planning Community Development administers grants based on three features of strong communities: planning, strengthening communities and building community infrastructure. Visit Grants@DPCD to find out more about all of DPCD's grants, including those specifically for women.
Neighbourhood houses and learning centres
Neighbourhood Houses are not-for-profit community-based organisations, managed by volunteer representatives of the local community. Find out more about Neighbourhood Houses.
Aboriginal Affairs Victoria
Aboriginal Affairs Victoria is the Victorian Government's central point of advice on Aboriginal affairs. Aboriginal Affairs Victoria promotes knowledge and understanding about Victoria's Aboriginal people within the wider community, and also administers legislation that protects Aboriginal cultural heritage in Victoria. Learn more by visiting Aboriginal Affairs Victoria.
Heritage
The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) has two agencies responsible for managing Victoria’s rich cultural heritage, including Aboriginal cultural heritage and post-contact (non-Indigenous) heritage. Learn more about the vital role Aboriginal Affairs Victoria and Heritage Victoria play in managing and protecting Victoria’s heritage.
Victorian Multicultural Commission
Victoria is one of the most culturally diverse and harmonious societies in the world. The Victorian Multicultural Commission provides the Government with independent and responsive advice, and promotes the participation of Victorians, regardless of their ethnicity, culture and religious background, in building a successful future for us all. On 1 May 2007 the Victorian Office of Multicultural Affairs (VOMA) was merged into the Victorian Multicultural Commission, creating a single entity devoted to multicultural affairs in Victoria. Visit the Victorian Multicultural Commission to learn more.
Sport and recreation
Sport and Recreation Victoria provides greater participation opportunities for Victorians. This is achieved by improving the quality of community and international sport and recreation facilities, strengthening the capacity of sport and recreation organisations, supporting world-class sporting events and reinforcing the role that sport and recreation plays in building stronger communities. Find out more by visiting Sport and Recreation Victoria.
Office for Youth
The Office for Youth leads the State Government’s commitment to working with the many diverse groups of young Victorians, and the communities and organisations they are a part of. It works to ensure that young people have the best opportunities to achieve their personal goals and to contribute to building a caring and connected Victorian community. Find out more at the Office for Youth.