Families and communities

Responsible for the Victorian Government's work in the areas of cultural rights, self-determination, treaty and truth telling.

Our programs honour the contribution of the ex-service community, and support veterans and their families.

Ensuring Victorians of all cultures and faiths can enjoy and participate fully in life in our state.

Find out how we're creating a fairer, more equal Victoria for LGBTIQA+ Victorians.

We're promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls. Find out about what gender equality means and what we're doing to promote it, including our women's leadership programs.

Children matter in Victoria. It’s a great place to learn and grow.

Strong communities start with strong volunteers

Know Your Council provides consistent information about the performance of local councils across Victoria.

Do you want to apply for a Working with Children Check in Victoria? Find out what you need to know about the application process.

As the main link between communities and government, the Victorian Multicultural Commission engages with multicultural and multifaith groups to understand the issues they face.

Victoria’s Treaty is about First Peoples developing and delivering solutions at the local level to create a stronger, fairer Victoria.

Appoints Registered Aboriginal Parties to manage and protect Cultural Heritage on their country.