Community and diversity

Oral Health Victoria operates in a diverse environment and is proud of its staff and patient diversity. Our patients and staff are representative of the Victorian community with a mix of abilities, cultures, ages, gender, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, physical attributes and levels of education.

Oral Health Victoria recognises and values this diversity and endeavours to respond to people’s needs in a culturally appropriate way.

Community participation

Oral Health Victoria uses different approaches to ensure we are responsive to this diversity of communities:

Integrated community consultation Oral Health Victoria consults with patients and the Victorian community on the way services are provided. We ensure our communities are involved in the formation of our policies and strategies.

Staff involvement Oral Health Victoria staff from all levels are encouraged to actively participate in consultation activities.

Community representation
Oral Health Victoria committees and working groups include consumers and carers from a variety of backgrounds.

Community Advisory Committee

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is a sub-committee of the Board of Directors.  The CAC provides advice to the Board on issues that may affect the community and is engaged to provide their views across a range of policies, strategies and patient concerns. Particular attention is paid by the CAC to the needs of vulnerable communities who use our services.

Oral Health Victoria's community and diversity resources