Inner South Parents and Friends - Restructure of health and community services

The Premier, John Brumby announced on 12 August 2009 "a major restructure of health and community services functions to deliver better services to Victorian families.

A new Department of Health will oversee all health services, mental health, aged care and preventative health in Victoria, to deliver greater accountability in hospitals.

The Premier has appointed current DHS Secretary Fran Thorn as Secretary of the new Department of Health. The Minister for Health, Daniel Andrews remains coordinating Minister for this Department"...

"A new Department of Health will focus on hospital performance, mental health and prevention as well as the crucial challenges presented by the ageing population.

A new Department of Human Services will oversee services for children, youth and families, housing, disability, concessions and bushfire recovery."

As Minister for Community Services, Lisa Neville will be the new coordinating Minister for the new Department of Human Services.