The Secretary is Chris Barrett, who leads the department. It is comprised of five groups and its associated entities and agencies.

Significant penalties apply for illicit tobacco offences and selling without a licence. From 9 September 2026, premises in Victoria may be immediately closed if they sell tobacco without a licence or ...

We work with the Victorian Government and the community to support the analysis, design and implementation of best-practice regulation. The Victorian Government acknowledges Aboriginal Traditional ...

The Victorian Early Years Awards celebrate and recognise the entire early years sector. From allied health and Maternal and Child Health services, through to community playgroups and early childhood ...

If you sell tobacco in Victoria — either retailing to the public or wholesaling to other businesses — you must have a tobacco licence. You can apply for your licence online through Service Victoria.

to help Victorians celebrate and preserve cultures, and share traditions to encourage all Victorians to take part in cultural events and develop understanding and respect for different cultures. The ...

The Interpreter Scholarship Program works to improve the supply, quality and use of language services in Victoria by offering scholarships to eligible students seeking to undertake the following ...

The program funds First Peoples, multicultural and multifaith community organisations and groups to deliver community-led responses to racism. It forms part of the Victorian Government’s vision for a ...

The Orange Door provides help for people experiencing family violence, or who need assistance with the care and wellbeing of children and young people. Family Safety Victoria is leading the statewide ...

The 2023-24 Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund (MCIF) supports Victoria’s multicultural community organisations to have safe and secure places to celebrate and share their history and ...

In 2010, the Victorian Government established Safe Schools to ensure schools are safe places for all students, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and ...

The Early Childhood Tertiary Partnerships Program offers tailored courses with extra support for future teachers and educators, or current workforce seeking to upskill. Courses have been designed to ...