Vic hotel quarantine inquiry report takes aim at DHHS Tuesday December 22, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health The Victorian hotel quarantine system inquiry’s final report has highlighted major issues with governance structures and accountability during the program, particularly within the Department of…
Parliamentary report calls for improvements to Victoria’s COVID-19 contact tracing system Monday December 14, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health In a new, 260-page report, the committee has outlined 47 findings and 19 recommendations to the state government.
Victoria’s mental health system to receive $60m to tackle increased demand Monday August 10, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Through the funding, mental health community clinics will up their opening hours to allow for an increased number of in-person sessions and assessments, while mental…
Federal, Victorian public servants seconded to aged care response centre Wednesday August 5, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal More than 50 staff from across the Australian Public Service, Victorian Public Service and a number of hospitals and health services have joined the Victorian…
New restrictions, payments announced for Vic workers and businesses Tuesday August 4, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The Victorian premier also announced that Melbourne residents would receive a 'piece of paper' detailing where they work and their role so police know whether…
Vic public servants requested police support for hotel quarantine days into scheme, emails show Tuesday July 14, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health A second email two days into the scheme urged DHHS to ban those in quarantine from leaving their rooms for any reason and to bring…
Vic Health deputy secretary to have responsibilities stripped amid state’s second COVID-19 wave Monday July 6, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health The move follows Premier Daniel Andrews' announcement of a judicial review into the hotel quarantine system after a number of coronavirus cases in the community…
WA, Commonwealth deploy staff to assist Victorian health response Wednesday July 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health The WA government on Tuesday said Professor Tarun Weeramanthri has been seconded to the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services for an initial four-week…
Vic health officer did not breach VPS code of conduct with Captain Cook tweet, review found Wednesday May 6, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Liberal MP James Newbury had referred the tweet to the VPSC, alleging it had undermined public confidence. Following an investigation, acting VPS commissioner Julia Griffith…
COVID-19: Vic prepares for ‘worst case scenario’ with $1.3b health sector boost Wednesday April 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health The Victorian government will inject $1.3 billion into its health system in preparation for the peak of the coronavirus pandemic. The funds will secure an…
COVID-19: Tas to close borders, Vic boosts health sector Thursday March 19, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Queensland Tasmanian will close its borders, Queensland is granting its chief health officer stronger powers, and Victorian is boosting its health system with $437 million, all in…
Vic departments and Melbourne council to hold virtual COVID-19 Business Support Summit Wednesday March 18, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The City of Melbourne has announced a $10 million stimulus package to keep residents in jobs and support local businesses affected by the coronavirus. The…
Premium Case studies ‘I never quite believed I would actually be employed’: Rise at DHHS is helping people with autism reach their potential — while improving agency performance Wednesday March 4, 2020 By David Donaldson Career Advice An innovative recruitment program for people with autism opened up "life changing" new opportunities for employment and met a business need for accurate record keeping.
Victoria launches $5.3 million plan to tackle Aboriginal homelessness Friday February 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The first self-determined strategic policy direction led by the Victorian Aboriginal community has called on governments to help ensure all Aboriginal Victorians have safe, stable…
Premium Interviews The ceaseless work of independent Indigenous commissioners for Aboriginal youth justice reform in Australia Friday February 21, 2020 By Chris Woods Australian Capital Territory Every Australian jurisdiction has run inquiries into Indigenous youth justice, but they vary wildly on follow-through. June Oscar and Justin Mohamed discuss where we are…
