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South Australia’s initial response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of people with disability (Disability Royal Commission) has been released.

Community sporting clubs are jumping on board a new State Government program which seeks to prevent harm from sports betting and disrupt the normalisation of gambling in sport.

On Saturday 29 June around 45 people with lived experience of food insecurity participated in a deliberative forum on the topic.

The electricity payment scheme, which is part of a $266.2 million cost of living package in this year’s State Budget, has been expanded. It is now set to benefit four times as many recipients. Read how.

In late 2023, the Department of Human Services (DHS) invited the community to have their say to help shape the next State Disability Inclusion Plan (State Plan). DHS has now released a consultation report which outlines the consultation process used and feedback received.

As Pride month draws to a close, we reflect on what it means and looks like. Sarah, a Senior Admin Officer in DHS Disability Services, has kindly shared her experiences as a bisexual woman.

The Government of South Australia has launched the SA Autism Strategy 2024–2029, a significant milestone in the state’s journey to become a world leader in autism inclusion.

In the latest State Budget, the South Australian government has announced a series of targeted changes to concessions, aimed at easing cost of living pressures and providing better support to vulnerable groups.