Victorian Ombudsman in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Social service

Victorian Ombudsman

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9613 6222

Address: Level 2, 570 Bourke Street 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au

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22.01.2022 As Victorians continue to face the challenges posed by COVID-19, it's vital that public organisations continue to deliver services with fairness and integrity front of mind. Take a look at some of the complaints we've received during the crisis.

16.01.2022 This week Ombudsman Deborah Glass joined Nicole Chvastek on ABC Statewide Drive to discuss her current investigation into the Business Support Fund, and her report on credit card misuse at Warrnambool City Council. Catch up now via the link below (listen from 1:07:17).

12.01.2022 In her report on the Child Protection residential care system, the Ombudsman has recommended the Government: - commence conversion of standard four-bed residential care units to therapeutic two-bed units with enhanced access for children to services, particularly mental health and education - consider establishing an independent advocate for children in care within the Commission for Children & Young People.... Read more below.

11.01.2022 We're proud to celebrate #NAIDOC2020 this week. Today, and every day, we pay respect to First Nation custodians of Country throughout Victoria and to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge their sovereignty was never ceded. National NAIDOC have curated a brilliant program of events so we can all join the celebration no matter what lands we live on. Find an event you can take part in via the links below.

09.01.2022 'Future Dreamingvisions of the future' is the latest virtual exhibition by The Torch. It features artworks created within prisons during COVID-19. In 2015 Ombudsman Deborah Glass successfully recommended artists be able to keep proceeds from sales of their work. Take a look at the virtual exhibition below.

07.01.2022 Ombudsman Deborah Glass is calling upon the Victorian Government to undertake major reform of the Child Protection residential care system, after investigating complaints about alleged assaults of five children in care.