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North and West regional areas on alert due to storms and hot weather. Phone Homeless Connect SA on 1800 003 308

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SA Youth Week 2025 Grants

Applications are open for grants to support youth-led events and activities held during SA Youth Week in 2025.

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Disability Royal Commission

The South Australian Government has responded to recommendations

SA Autism Strategy 2024–2029 launches

The first 5-year roadmap towards achieving a more inclusive state for all

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Cost of Living and Other Concession Improvements

Changes to eligibility and payment rates

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Time to reapply for your Working with Children check?

Apply for a new check 6 months before your current check expires

Port Augusta Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan

Through caring, safety and partnership we will ensure a genuine celebration of all peoples and cultures in the community.

At the Department of Human Services (DHS), we're dedicated to enhancing South Australians' lives by promoting inclusion, independence, community support and modern services.

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How we help

We offer a wide range of services and resources designed to aid individuals, families, communities and non-government organisations (NGO) in South Australia.

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About us

We lead the development of policy to ensure our programs and services are appropriate, modern and effective in meeting the needs of South Australians.