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326 - Gerrie Mitra awarded Public Service Medal
DHS Group Executive Director Gerrie Mitra has been awarded a 2019 Public Service Medal for her outstanding public service through the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in SA. The medal was awarded on Australia Day, 26 ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2019/gerrie-mitra-awarded-public-service-medal]
327 - Express your interest in the Domiciliary Equipment Service
A market process for the transfer of the Domiciliary Equipment Service (DES) of South Australia to the non-government sector is now underway with the commencement of an open market Expression of Interest (EOI) process. DES manages the equipment and ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2019/express-your-interest-in-the-domiciliary-equipment-service]
328 - Changes to disability counter services under NDIS transition
As South Australians with disability continue to transition from State Government disability services to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), a number of Disability Community Services (DCS) office locations and functions are changing. From today, the counter services at ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2019/changes-to-disability-counter-services-under-ndis-transition]
329 - Reminder to act now for working with children check
The State Government is urging people who work or volunteer with children to ensure they have a valid child-related clearance by 1 July 2019, as part of recent changes to legislation. The changes are the result of recommendations from ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2019/volunteer-helping-school-kids-with-sporting-activity]
330 - Designing a more connected child and family support system
A new effort to improve the lives of our state’s at-risk children will begin this week, with the first workshops to design a new system of child and family supports The new system will be built on a strong ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2019/designing-a-more-connected-child-and-family-support-system]
331 - Help us make playgrounds inclusive and accessible
Take our inclusive play survey to tell us what you believe is important to making playgrounds and play spaces more accessible for all children and families. The Department of Human Services will use feedback from the survey to develop inclusive ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2019/help-us-make-playgrounds-inclusive-and-accessible]
332 - Social Impact Framework
Supporting service providers and government to assess how well a program is meeting the evidence-based conditions for social impact. The framework represents a significant shift in thinking about how government: assesses and optimises the impact that community sector and ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/ngo-and-sector-support/social-impact-framework]
333 - Annual Report 2022–2023
Date presented to Minister: 30 November 2023ISSN: 2652-1199 The information in this publication can be provided in an alternative format on request.Contact email: enquiries@dhs.sa.gov.au ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/about-us/our-department/annual-reports/annual-report-2022-2023]
334 - ASES Activity Form
.form-body-message { color: #0C3D7D; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 1em; margin-left: 1em; } ActivityDo you plan to do STARservice Development Tool or the Australian Service Excellence Standards? STARservice Development Tool Australian Service Excellence Standards (ASES) What activity do you wish to ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/ngo-and-sector-support/australian-service-excellence-standards-ases/how-to-start/ases-activity-form/ases-activity-form]
335 - Community Connections - Participant experience
Privacy statement and consent obligationsPrivacy statement The Department of Human Services will use information collected from this form for the purpose of publicising the activities of the Community Connections Program. You are not lawfully required to submit a response. In ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/community-connections/community-connections-success-stories/share-your-story/participant-experience/community-connections-participant-experience]
336 - Community Connections - Partner initiatives
Privacy statement and consent obligationsPrivacy Statement The Department of Human Services will use information collected from this form for the purpose of publicising the activities of the Community Connections Program. You are not lawfully required to submit a response. In ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/community-connections/community-connections-success-stories/share-your-story/partner-initiatives/community-connections-partner-initiatives]
337 - Information Statement
The Freedom of Information Act 1991 (FOI Act) provides members of the public with a legally enforceable right of access to information held by South Australian Government agencies, subject to certain restrictions (or exemptions) that are set out within ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/about-us/open-government/freedom-of-information/information-statement]
338 - Trauma Responsive System Framework
A whole-of-system approach to building the capacity of the Child and Family Support System. The Trauma Responsive System Framework (available in several formats) is a foundational document, designed to provide guidance for building our capacity to be trauma-responsive at all ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/child-and-family-support-system-cfss/about-cfss/early-intervention-research-directorate/trauma-responsive-system-framework]
339 - Emerging Minds Focus
‘Focus’ is an online change management tool developed by Emerging Minds to support organisations to build their trauma responsiveness. Focus enables a whole-of-system view across the Funder, Organisation, Practitioner, and Child and Family. It supports organisations to understand their progress ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/child-and-family-support-system-cfss/about-cfss/early-intervention-research-directorate/trauma-responsive-system-framework/emerging-minds-focus]
340 - Subscribe form
Subscribe to the newsletter To join the email list for the DHS Disability Services Family and Friends newsletter, please enter your details: Your email address * Your first name * Your last name * Client name * Your relationship to ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/disability/get-in-touch/newsletter/subscribe-form]
341 - Privacy
This statement sets out the Department's policies relating to the privacy and security of your personal information. This privacy and security statement applies to the following Departmental websites: Adults Supporting Kids (ASK) Break the Cycle Community Visitor Scheme Department ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/privacy]
342 - CFSS System overview
The Child and Family Support System is made up of a range of services and programs delivered by government and non-government organisations. The Department of Human Services (DHS) funds and delivers a range of early intervention services and programs ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/child-and-family-support-system-cfss/about-cfss/cfss-system-overview]
343 - dave2
Event Name dave2 Start Date Feb 24, 2024 4:18 pm End Date Feb 27, 2024 4:18 pm Duration 3 days ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/youth/sa-youth-week/calendar/sa-youth-week-event-calendar/old-events/dave2]
344 - Quality Improvement Program Guide
.dtnote { font-size: 80%; font-style: italic; }Choosing a Quality Improvement Program This guide is for service providers who are seeking Grants SA or multi-year funding from the Department of Human Services. This guide will help you to determine which ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/ngo-and-sector-support/quality-improvement-program]
345 - Overseas Travel Expenditure
Expenditure on overseas travel for Department of Human Services staff. .auto-accordions .dhs-accordion__button, .dhs-accordion__title { font-family: Public Sans,Arial; font-size: 1.2rem; } .newsDate { font-weight: 300; font-size: 1rem; } h2.year_accordions { font-weight: 700; margin-top: 0em; } /*@media (min-width: 62em) {*/ .dhs-section ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/about-us/open-government/freedom-of-information/proactive-information-disclosure/overseas-travel-expenditure]
346 - First meeting for the Minister’s Advisory Council members to discuss issues for youth, disability and LGBTIQA+ communities
Social inclusion is a key agenda for the Department of Human Services, and yesterday the Minister for Human Services met for the first time with the 37 community members of the three new Ministerial Advisory Councils that will promote ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2023/first-meeting-for-the-ministers-advisory-council-members-to-discuss-issues-for-youth,-disability-and-lgbtiqa-communities]
347 - Asset removed
The "Code of Conduct template" and "Risk Management Guide" resources are no longer available. Please refer to the Guideline to writing a policy document (DOCX 150.6 KB) in the resources section. ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/child-and-family-support-system-cfss/child-safe-environments/resources/asset-removed]
348 - New regional safety hubs improve safety for women
Murray Bridge and Berri, in the Murray and Mallee region, will be the first two locations to benefit from new safety hubs being rolled out in regional South Australia. Safety hubs are local places where women and their children ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2019/new-regional-safety-hubs-improve-safety-for-women]
349 - New domestic violence service a state-first for early perpetrator support
South Australians at risk of perpetrating domestic violence, and frontline workers who acknowledge someone needs support, will be able to access a new statewide service thanks to a $1.14 million State Government investment. The Statewide Perpetrator Response service will ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2021/new-domestic-violence-service-a-state-first-for-early-perpetrator-support]
350 - First State Government-led safety hub opens in Murray Bridge
South Australia’s first State Government-led safety hub has opened in Murray Bridge today. The hub will provide local women and their children living in, or at risk of, a violent or abusive situation better access to the support and information ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2019/first-state-government-led-safety-hub-opens-in-murray-bridge]
