Kym Peake

Kym Peake

Kym Peake is secretary of the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services. She previously held senior executive roles in the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Articles by Kym Peake

Ethics in policy: facing trade-offs to help citizens live a life they value

December 13, 2017
By Kym Peake

Features

A clear idea of governmental purpose helps policy makers overcome the inevitable trade-offs and quandaries they face, argues DHHS boss Kym Peake. Victoria’s approach to family violence shows the value of articulated ethical principles.
Kym Peake: leading reform in the health and human services sector

July 26, 2016
By Kym Peake

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SPEECH: What will it take for government to meet the needs of a much higher population? A consensus on outcomes, partnerships across sectors, and co-design with clients. Bureaucrats will need to give up control.