We have developed this website with the aim of complying with W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards
Our website is designed to a high standard of accessibility so that all site visitors can easily access its content and use its features. Our website is also designed to be accessed by tablets and smart phones.
We continue to review and improve the accessibility of this site. If you have accessibility issues or feedback, please contact us.
Scroll down for accessibility tips or use the following links to jump to the topic you need.
You can change the text size or page zoom on your browser to view the website. Instructions for different browsers are below.
Keyboard navigation is an alternative to the mouse for browsing websites. This increases accessibility for visitors who have difficulty with using a mouse or pointer tool.
You can use the arrow keys to scroll up or down pages. Use the tab key to move between links ('skip links'), and press return or enter to select one. Use the backspace key to go back to the previous page.
You can change the contrast of the page to high contrast mode, here is some information to help you:
The content of images within this site is described using alt tags (alternative text).
The department will occasionally publish a video on this website. Transcripts and captions will accompany video published on this website.
If you have tried to print a page on the website using the "Print" tool at the top of each page and have not been successful, here is some information to help you.
Pressing the ‘CTRL’ (control) and ‘P’ buttons together. This should trigger the print dialogue box on all desktop computers (Windows, MAC and Linux based).
Due to the wide range of mobile devices on the market, it would be best to refer to your device's manual or search for the information via a search engine like Google. Some examples of search queries you might use are:
Page last updated: 3 September 2024
We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Victoria and pay our respects to them, their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities and cultures.