The Department of Human Services (DHS) is the lead agency responsible for promoting inclusion across all South Australian Government agencies and the wider community and has a key role in supporting independence and participation for individuals, families and communities.
Social inclusion for all is an ongoing priority of the South Australian Government and has a key role in strengthening communities and representing the interests of population groups such as:
DHS Diversity and Inclusion
Embedding workplace diversity into everyday practice involves recognising the value of individual differences in people and positively embracing, harnessing and supporting these characteristics to achieve organisational and individual benefit.
Inclusive SA
Inclusive SA (State Disability Inclusion Plan) brings State Government agencies and local councils together to reduce the barriers faced by people living with disability.
Children and Young People
DHS recognises children and young people are valued citizens and that the future of South Australia is linked to their wellbeing. It is vital to South Australia that all children and young people have the chance to thrive.
Closing the gap
How we're working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People to overcome the inequality they experience and live a life that is equal to all Australians.
SA Restrictive Practices Authorisation scheme
The Restrictive Practices Authorisation scheme was created to implement new laws that provide safeguards for people with a disability.
Safeguarding Taskforce Report
Dedicated to giving our clients the tools, opportunities and choices that enable them to live a full and rich life in their community.
DHS Disability Services Strategic Plan
DHS Disability Services is a high quality, rights-based, person-centred service with an approach of ‘everything about you, with you’.
Disability Engagement Group
Inclusive SA (State Disability Inclusion Plan) brings State Government agencies and local councils together to reduce the barriers faced by people living with disability.
Highgate Park
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds disability services, giving people living with a disability the choice and control over who provides their services.
Volunteers
We help to build and strengthen volunteering in South Australia by funding, supporting and driving initiatives that recognise and celebrate volunteers, and ensure the sector’s sustainability.
Community Visitor Scheme
The Community Visitor Scheme aims to protect the rights of people living with disability or mental illness.