Key messages
- The Community Health Program guidelines (previously the Community Health Integrated Program) have been developed to guide organisations funded under the Community Health Program.
- The Community Health Program (CHP) guidelines were updated in May 2026. The focus of the update was to ensure that the information provided is current and reflective of how the Community Health Program is being delivered across the state. The intent and scope of the Community Health Program have not changed.
- The update also brings together related guidelines into one document to reduce duplication and streamline advice for service providers. The new guidelines will replace the:
- Community health integrated guidelines: direction for the
- Refugee and asylum seeker health services: guidelines for the community health program
- Child health services: guidelines for the community health program
- Care for people with chronic conditions: guidelines for the community health program
Program guidelines
The Community Health Program guidelines (the guidelines) are designed to provide a clear framework for the delivery of the state-funded Community Health Program across Victoria. The guidelines support consistency, accountability, and alignment with broader health system priorities, and outline expectations for how organisations administer and deliver the Community Health Program in Victoria.
Community health program guidelines
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Updated 28 May 2026
Community health program guidelines
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Updated 28 May 2026
Previous guidelines and resources
The following documents are provided for information only. They are not current and may contain out-of-date and invalid references, this includes but is not limited to relevant policies, programs, organisations and resources. Please refer to the current Community Health Program guidelines for current guidance and program requirements.
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