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Media releases archive 2021
Roundtable meeting held on domestic violence [15 Dec 2021]- Tuntun Polar Celebration Concert [13 Dec 2021]
- Relocation of Transition to Home North [09 Dec 2021]
- Application period for financial relief extended until the end of December 2021 [08 Dec 2021]
- Australia’s Disability Strategy launches [02 Dec 2021]
- International Day of People with Disability promotes understanding and acceptance [01 Dec 2021]
- Here For The Game – a ‘United’ campaign to disrupt the connection between sports and betting [24 Nov 2021]
- New specialist support helping children of domestic violence survivors [22 Nov 2021]
- Domestic Violence program offers support for Aboriginal women and children sleeping rough [19 Nov 2021]
- Honouring South Australia’s pioneering women [18 Nov 2021]
- Aboriginal Disability Services Officers - November Information Session [15 Nov 2021]
- We’re seeking feedback on new features of the Adults Supporting Kids website [16 Nov 2021]
- Working to prevent gambling harm in SA [12 Nov 2021]
- Christine’s story – overcoming the depths of gambling harm [12 Nov 2021]
- Men’s Referral Service new office open to provide early perpetrator support [09 Nov 2021]
- Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme records milestone [05 Nov 2021]
- Supporting our parents connect with their kids [05 Nov 2021]
- Some SA Screening checks revoked [04 Nov 2021]
- Seeking input on SA’s new Restrictive Practices System [01 Nov 2021]
- Recruitment starts for SA’s new Aboriginal Language Interpreting Service [25 Oct 2021]
- New safety hub for women and children now open in Whyalla [21 Oct 2021]
- Nominations now open for the 2022 Inspiring SA Women’s Awards [13 Oct 2021]
- More domestic violence support for regional women [13 Oct 2021]
- DHS Interpreting and Translating Centre acknowledges International Translation Day – 30 September 2021 [30 Sep 2021]
- Nominations are now open for the Young Achiever Awards 2021/22 [28 Sep 2021]
- Strongest-ever plan to support our vulnerable children and families [24 Sep 2021]
- Greater support to transition to independent community living [20 Sep 2021]
- Em‘Power’ing young people to break the cycle of violence against women [14 Sep 2021]
- DHS recognised at inaugural SA Child Protection Awards [08 Sep 2021]
- CCTV trial expands to further safeguard people with disability [31 Aug 2021]
- Have YourSAy about South Australia’s authorising scheme for NDIS restrictive practices [24 Aug 2021]
- Important change for organisations that work or volunteer with children [20 Aug 2021]
- More than $530,000 for projects that support vulnerable South Australians [17 Aug 2021]
- New strategy to champion women in South Australia [09 Aug 2021]
- Program providing families and children a strong start to life [03 Aug 2021]
- Information register offers peace of mind for victims of youth crime [02 Aug 2021]
- Top recruits nab sought-after Disability Traineeships [27 Jul 2021]
- $300 COVID-19 cluster isolation payments return for SA [22 Jul 2021]
- State-first training to better support Aboriginal families [16 Jul 2021]
- Young leaders gather for 2021 SA Youth Parliament [09 Jul 2021]
- Expanded state-wide free counselling for child sexual abuse survivors [06 Jul 2021]
- Innovative new program to combat social isolation [06 Jul 2021]
- QR codes to help keep domestic violence support in the spotlight [05 Jul 2021]
- Domestic violence information now in 25 languages [24 Jun 2021]
- Toolkits to boost disability inclusion [21 Jun 2021]
- South Australia says thank you to its volunteers [10 Jun 2021]
- $8m in the pockets of SA volunteer organisations [09 Jun 2021]
- Have your say: consultation open on stronger safeguards for South Australians with disability [07 Jun 2021]
- Nation-first safeguarding app to support virtual visits [07 Jun 2021]
- South Australians missing out on energy bill relief [03 Jun 2021]
- $13.3m cost of living boost for our most vulnerable [03 Jun 2021]
- Premier’s Council for Women to empower change [02 Jun 2021]
- One-stop-shop website offers early help for families [01 Jun 2021]
- Aboriginal literary ambassador recognised at Young Achiever Awards [27 May 2021]
- Volunteers celebrated during national week of recognition [21 May 2021]
- Celebrating a strong future for SA volunteers [20 May 2021]
- New foundation launches to grow SA philanthropy [17 May 2021]
- That’s a wrap for SA Youth Week 2021 [12 May 2021]
- Young Achiever Awards - Department of Human Services Aboriginal Achievement Award finalists announced [04 May 2021]
- CCTV pilot begins in SA disability homes [04 May 2021]
- SA men getting help to stop violence against women [27 Apr 2021]
- Highgate Park to be sold, legacy to support people with disability [27 Apr 2021]
- Shining the spotlight on our state’s deserving volunteers [16 Apr 2021]
- Advocacy helping South Australians living with disability get support [16 Apr 2021]
- Funding grants to boost community connection [16 Apr 2021]
- Two more regional safety hubs to improve safety for women and children [16 Apr 2021]
- More at-risk women being kept safe during COVID-19 [16 Apr 2021]
- New help for young men to prevent domestic violence [29 Mar 2021]
- COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins for people with disability, front-line staff [10 Mar 2021]
- Record funding to target our vulnerable families [19 Mar 2021]
- Information service to help South Australians live independently [18 Mar 2021]
- Recruitment drive launched for disability traineeships [12 Mar 2021]
- Recognising our state’s high-achieving volunteers [01 Mar 2021]
- Unique Aboriginal cultural connection space for young people in Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre [23 Feb 2021]
- South Australia makes strides in disability access and inclusion [18 Feb 2021]
- Organisations encouraged to recognise high-achieving helpers [15 Feb 2021]
- Anniversary of National Apology to the Stolen Generations [12 Feb 2021]
- Support packages helping women and children fleeing violence [08 Feb 2021]
- Funding for community hubs that support vulnerable families [28 Jan 2021]
- New Personal AlertSA scheme [27 Jan 2021]
- New deal cuts electricity costs for South Australians [27 Jan 2021]
- Australia Day 26 January 2021 [25 Jan 2021]
- Tinder gives State Government free ads to combat sexual violence [21 Jan 2021]
- Inspiring mum wins SA award [19 Jan 2021]
- SYC to deliver new Community Service Order program [13 Jan 2021]
- Almost $500,000 awarded for projects to engage SA youth [06 Jan 2021]
- New pilot program helping vulnerable young mums [06 Jan 2021]
- New program to keep at-risk families together through innovative model [05 Jan 2021]
- Putting food on the table for South Australians in need [04 Jan 2021]
Media releases archive 2020
- Financial counselling to help women who have experienced violence plan a safer future [31 Dec 2020]
- New program to encourage community inclusion for people in need [09 Nov 2020]
- Two new regional safety hubs for women to open [27 Nov 2020]
- Swipe right to combat sexual violence [27 Nov 2020]
- $300 COVID-19 cluster isolation payments available [27 Nov 2020]
- ALTER selected to supply DHS Equipment Program [20 Nov 2020]
- DHS plan paves the way for a more accessible and inclusive South Australia [30 Oct 2020]
- Gambling Harm Awareness 2020 [27 Oct 2020]
- New Chief Executive for the Department of Human Services [27 Oct 2020]
- Applications extended for Residential Relief Grant Scheme [16 Oct 2020]
- $9m from SA Bushfire Appeal distributed to the community [12 Oct 2020]
- Recognising our interpreting and translating professionals [30 Sep 2020]
- New advocacy service to support South Australians living with disability [29 Sep 2020]
- Safeguarding gaps actioned as final report handed down [29 Sep 2020]
- Additional $2.4 million boost to support at-risk South Australians [29 Sep 2020]
- Greater choice of protection for elderly at risk [28 Sep 2020]
- Apply for a youth-led COVID-19 recovery grant [01 Sep 2020]
- SA Bushfire Appeal Community Strength and Resilience Initiative - round two applications open [17 Aug 2020]
- Donated bushfire funds supporting community recovery [05 Aug 2020]
- Body scanners implemented at Kurlana Tapa [29 Sep 2020]
- DHS Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) [23 Jul 2020]
- New $660,000 service supporting South Australian men [13 Jul 2020]
- Have your say about the legacy of Highgate Park [08 Jul 2020]
- Working with Children Check requirement from 1 July 2020 [07 Jul 2020]
- Last callout for applications to SA Bushfire Appeal [26 Jun 2020]
- New powerful ad campaign to help “break the cycle” of domestic abuse [12 Jun 2020]
- New Three-Year Youth Justice State Plan is launched [12 Jun 2020]
- 1 July deadline for Working with Children Check [22 May 2020]
- International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia And Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) Webinar [14 May 2020]
- Bushfire Appeal funds open for community organisations [09 May 2020]
- Open Your World – a new website to promote wellbeing [07 May 2020]
- New campaign to say thanks to our care and support workers [01 May 2020]
- $2.4 million boost to tackle domestic violence in South Australia. [05 May 2020]
- New COVID-19 Support Grants of up to $10,000 available [29 Apr 2020]
- SA Youth Week [20 Apr 2020]
- South Australia launches inaugural three-year Youth Action Plan [20 Apr 2020]
- Need help with food and other basic necessities? Help is just one phone call away. [17 Apr 2020]
- Making it easier for charities to access JobKeeper Payment and retain staff [07 Apr 2020]
- Register for Telecross REDi COVID-19 service [30 Mar 2020]
- Cost of Living Concession boost [30 Mar 2020]
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) online forum for DHS Sector Partners [16 Mar 2020]
- Inquiry into the health outcomes and health system for people with a disability [12 Mar 2020]
- Clean up help for bushfire-affected South Australians [11 Mar 2020]
- Adelaide Youth Training Centre to trial body worn cameras [11 Mar 2020]
- Nominations open for Volunteer Awards [11 Mar 2020]
- New Acting Chief Executive [11 Mar 2020]
- Water bill relief for 180,000 SA households [10 Feb 2020]
- SA Bushfire Appeal funds start flowing to our communities in need [28 Jan 2020]
- New role to lead KI and Adelaide Hills economic rebuild [16 Jan 2020]
- Community encouraged to dig deep for SA Bushfire Appeal [09 Jan 2020]
DHS News Archive
- Media releases archive 2021 [20 Oct 2022]
- Media releases archive 2020 [20 Oct 2022]
Media releases archive 2019
- New working with children checks from 1 July 2019 [15 May 2019]
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