Ageism takes away older people’s rights and can lead to abuse or mistreatment
Older people deserve respect, safety, and freedom from ageism.
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South Australia celebrates 20th annual SA Volunteer Awards!
Outstanding community champions honoured during National Volunteer Week
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Social Impact grants now open
Up to $10,000 to eligible organisations for short-term projects that encourage and support
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Volunteering Strategy for South Australia Action Plan 2025–2027
Concrete steps for the next 3 years of volunteering
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First DHS Suicide Prevention Action Plan released
Working together to help prevent suicide for those we support
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Homelessness Outcomes Framework
A shared vision to prevent and resolve homelessness — read our new framework
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DHS releases first Suicide Prevention Action Plan as part of state-wide approach
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The Department of Human Services (DHS) has released its first Suicide Prevention Action Plan, as part of a broader whole-of-government
Young leaders honoured at 2025 Young Achiever Awards
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More than 400 guests gathered at the Hilton Adelaide on 14 June 2025 to honour the state’s most inspiring young leaders.
$755,000 in Grants supporting community-led projects across South Australia
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39 grassroots organisations across South Australia will share in more than 755 thousand dollars in funding through the latest round of the
