About us

The Department of Human Services (DHS) brings together a range of services, funding and policy responsibilities which together support fairness, opportunity and choice for all South Australians.

DHS has lead responsibility on behalf of the South Australian government in the areas of:

• early intervention to support children's wellbeing
• disability
• domestic violence
• safety and wellbeing of children
• screening services
• youth justice.

The department also provides

• a wide range of grants to community organisations, and
• concessions.

DHS has lead policy responsibility in relation to women, youth and volunteers.