Health and welfare - Parliament of Victoria

Pledging support for women’s health

Health & Welfare | 20 February 2026

Members of parliament from across the political spectrum have signed a pledge of support at a women’s health services showcase held at Parliament House.

Intersex protections debated

Health & Welfare | 9 February 2026

A Bill to establish a new legal framework to protect infants, children, and adults born with variations in sex characteristics (VSC) from unnecessary and harmful medical interventions has been passed by the Legislative Assembly.

Parliamentary departments embark on Sunflower journey

Health & Welfare | 18 December 2025

Victoria’s parliamentary departments have joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network as part of ongoing efforts to make Parliament more accessible for people with disability.

Whole-of-community model supporting youth mental health

Health & Welfare | 30 November 2025

Young people in rural communities face added barriers to mental health support and a Victorian organisation is taking a whole-of-community approach to address it.

Being menopause friendly in the workplace

Health & Welfare | 5 November 2023

Presentation at Parliament House outlines things that can be done to support employees going through menopause.

Legislative Council supports triple zero bill

Health & Welfare | 26 October 2023

The reform and restructuring of Victoria’s triple zero service has moved a step closer after the Legislative Council passed the Triple Zero Victoria Bill 2023 with government amendments in the last sitting week.

Raising awareness on Victoria’s fastest growing chronic condition

Health & Welfare | 5 October 2023

Every day 90 Victorians are diagnosed with diabetes, making it the fastest growing chronic condition in the state.

Gambling and liquor inquiry consults widely

Health & Welfare | 8 September 2023

Youth roundtables, Geelong site visit and public hearings held as part of review of two Auditor-General’s reports.

Playing or paying the odds

Health & Welfare | 4 August 2023

A parliamentary inquiry is turning its attention to experiences that young people have with gambling harm.

Committee voices support for Donor Heroes’ Night

Health & Welfare | 18 May 2023

The Legislative Assembly's Legal and Social Issues Committee would like to acknowledge Victoria’s organ and tissue donors and their families on Donor Heroes’ Night, Thursday May 18.

Clearer language recommended for pandemic orders

Health & Welfare | 22 July 2022

The Victorian Government should improve the way it communicates pandemic orders to the public, the Pandemic Declaration Accountability and Oversight Committee has found.

Committee inquiry reviews Government’s pandemic orders

Health & Welfare | 24 June 2022

The Pandemic Declaration Accountability and Oversight Committee has consulted various stakeholders at public hearings held throughout 2022.

Pandemic Committee provides greater oversight

Health & Welfare | 1 February 2022

The newly established Pandemic Declaration Accountability and Oversight Committee held its first public hearing on 31 January 2022.