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Communicate and consult with people with a disability
… adults If a person with a disability is accompanied by another person such as a carer, address your questions directly … a disability Put the person first, not their disability, for example use the term 'a person with a disability' rather than 'a …
https://providers.dffh.vic.gov.au/communicate-and-consult-people-disability
Sexual assault
… It is sexual activity that the person has not consented to and refers to a broad range of sexual behaviours, including the use or threat of violence to force another person to engage in a sexual activity against …
Family violence in emergencies
… In March 2016 the Royal Commission into Family Violence delivered 227 recommendations to transform Victoria’s response to family violence. The Victorian … all 227 recommendations through system wide change that focuses on: Prevention Shared responsibility for the safety of …
https://providers.dffh.vic.gov.au/family-violence-emergencies
Rent setting for registered housing agencies
… A key way the Victorian Government offers affordable housing to those … while maintaining financial viability. For lower income households, the ‘Net Rent’ charged at the commencement of a …
https://providers.dffh.vic.gov.au/rent-setting-registered-housing-agencies
Information about tutoring and education support
… The program teachers are qualified teachers who are … Institute of Teaching. The program will be delivered for up to 12 months (or longer if required). The focus of … barriers that are preventing them from attending school use trauma-informed approaches to support the child and …
https://providers.dffh.vic.gov.au/information-about-tutoring-and-education-support
Making a referral to The Orange Door
… When to make a referral A referral to The Orange Door should be considered if, after examining the available information, you believe the concerns currently have a low to … a family member's physical or mental illness, substance abuse, disability or bereavement young, isolated and/or …
https://providers.dffh.vic.gov.au/making-referral-orange-door
Practice resources
… Current practice resources produced for disability workers: Disability workforce resources The Department of Families Fairness and Housing (DFFH) has … A disability service provider must follow rules to use restrictive interventions. These rules are in the …
Disability self help grants program
… Applications for the disability self help grants are now open. Applications … will close 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. Grants of up to $7,000 per year for 1 or 2 years are available to … State disability plan 2022-2026 . How can the grant be used The grants support Victorian-based disability self help …
https://providers.dffh.vic.gov.au/disability-self-help-grants-program
Community food relief
… 2024-25 Community Food Relief Program The Community Food Relief Program was first delivered in … Community Food Relief Program Grant applications are closed for the 2025-26 Community Food Relief Program. The Victorian … These projects are delivered by: Neighbourhood Houses community and volunteer-led organisations (can include …
Out-of-home care
… when: A family needs support In cases of family conflict If there is a significant risk of harm or abuse in the family home. Strong carers, stronger children The … permanent carers in October 2019 to drive improved outcomes for children and young people in care. Victoria’s kinship, …