A-Z of Services and support

Care in culturally and linguistically diverse communities may be supported by extended family networks.

Being a carer for someone with a mental illness can be emotionally and physically demanding, but it can also be a rewarding experience.

There is a wide range of aged care services available to help meet the health and care needs of older people, including home support services, residential care and services for people leaving hospital.

Early childhood education and childcare options to choose from include preschool, education and care at a centre, family day care, occasional care, after-school care and private nannies.

Certain children are at a higher risk of physical or emotional harm than others due to their living circumstances or home environment.

There is a range of subsidised and free health services, including services for mental health and dental health, available for children in Victoria.

Growing up is not easy and at each stage of development, from pre-primary right through to the teen years, there are challenges that will test a child’s emotional and mental health.

Children’s Health and Wellbeing Locals provide health and wellbeing support for children aged zero to 11 and their families and carers.

If you need to go to hospital to see a specialist or surgeon, you have the right to choose both the hospital and the specialist you want.

Find some of the more common degenerative conditions that lead to limited mobility or motor control.