The state wide direction for ageing well is outlined in South Australia’s Plan for Ageing Well 2026–2036, released in February 2026.
The Plan serves as a roadmap that everyone can contribute to, including older people, state government agencies, local councils, businesses, community groups, service organisations, sporting clubs, and cultural and religious groups.
The DHS Office for Ageing Well coordinates the Plan.
Read South Australia's Plan for Ageing Well 2026–2036
South Australia’s Plan for Ageing Well 2026–2036 accessible version
South Australia’s Plan for Ageing Well 2026–2036 (PDF 7.7 MB)
We acknowledge that the PDF is not accessible for screen readers or other assistive technologies. A improved version will be available shortly. In the meantime, for assistance please email us at officeforageingwell@sa.gov.au or phone 8204 2420.
Summary of the Plan
The Plan sets South Australia’s direction for supporting older people over the next 10 years. Developed by the DHS Office for Ageing Well team together with the community, it outlines how older South Australians can live longer, healthier and more connected lives.
The Plan’s 4 priorities
- Being safe and well
- Having peace of mind
- Feeling valued and visible
- Participating in society.
Each priority has 3 targeted areas for action.
Your voice matters
Everyone is invited to take part in shaping and achieving the Plan’s goals.
Building on previous work, we will have a strong focus on collaboration across government, business, and communities in response to a rapidly growing older population.
Let us know how you are contributing and stay in touch
We invite you to share your details with us to stay in touch and let us know how you and/or your organisation or group can contribute to outcomes for older people and supporting meaningful change. Your input will help build shared understanding, showcase good practice, and inform future collaboration and implementation. We can keep you updated and reach out to the relevant contacts provided by you as we develop the action plans.
Please describe how you, your organisation or group can contribute to delivering the priorities or actions of South Australia’s Plan for Ageing Well 2026–2036.
Privacy statement
DHS, through the Office for Ageing Well, will use information collected from this feedback form for the purpose of understanding how individuals, organisations and groups are contributing to the implementation of South Australia's Plan for Ageing Well 2026–2026 and may use the information for reporting, analysis and future engagement. You are not lawfully required to submit a response. In accordance with DHS’ Privacy Policy, Office for Ageing Well undertakes to treat any personal information provided by you as confidential and only for the purposes indicated above. Any information submitted will only be retained for such time as necessary to carry out the purposes for which the information is collected or as required by law. Email addresses and any other contact details you provide will not be provided to a third party or added to a mailing list without your consent. For more information, email officeforageingwell@sa.gov.au.