Who is responsible for services in VIC?
The Victorian State Government, Victorian councils and the Australian Government all work to support Victorians with disability. This section tells you who does what.
Key Victorian disability information
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) delivers and regulates disability services and leads whole of Victorian Government disability inclusion reform work in partnership with people with disability, their families and carers. DFFH works closely with the key stakeholders, including the Victorian Disability Advisory Council, to drive greater inclusion across Victorian Government policies, programs and services. Victorian councils also work to promote and improve the inclusion of local communities.
Learn about the Victorian Disability Minister
Visit the disability section of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Visit the Victorian State Government website
Learn more about local councils in Victoria
Learn about the Victorian Disability Advisory Council
Victoria State Disability Plan
Other Services the Victorian State Government provides
Public, social and community housing
Home and Community Care programs for under 65s
Public primary and secondary schools
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Correctional centres and prisons
Community visitors programs for disability*
Domestic and family violence services
State and territory human rights/anti-discrimination bodies
Services Victorian local councils provides
Victorian local councils provide the following supports and services:
- Urban planning/design of the built environment
- Accessible buildings
- Local development planning
- Local roads, bikeways and footpaths
- Local parks and recreational facilities
- Local sports grounds
- Public toilets
- Playgrounds
- Council run childcare and aged care centres
- Municipal services
- Parking regulation
- Public libraries, community halls
Find out more about Local Government in Victoria.
The Australian Local Government Association is the national voice of local government, representing and providing a range of services to 537 councils across Australia.