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DHHS Wellbeing and Participation

The Department of Health and Human Services works to improve the health and wellbeing of older Victorians.

The main focus of its policies and programs are:

  • Creating age-friendly communities through long term and sustainable age-friendly practices and outcomes.
  • Promoting healthy ageing, which includes optimising opportunities for health, participation and security as people age.
  • Supporting older Victorians as they transition from paid work into voluntary roles or part-time work, or retire.

Topic areas include:

  • Age-friendly Victoria
  • Preventing elder abuse
  • Healthy ageing
  • Seniors participation.

Website: DHHS Wellbeing and Participation