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276 - Minister's Advisory Councils
In 2022, three Minister’s Advisory Councils (MACs) were created – Youth, Disability and LGBTIQA+. The Councils meet quarterly. Members share their life experience, knowledge and expertise, and contribute to shape government policy, strategy and legislation. Appointment of members took place ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/about-us/our-department/inclusion-engagement-and-safeguarding/ministers-advisory-councils]
277 - Get in touch
We would love to hear from you. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you lead your best life. Expression of interest form If you already receive supports from ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/disability/get-in-touch]
278 - SA Restrictive Practices Authorisation scheme
The legislation for the South Australian Restrictive Practices Authorisation scheme started on 30 May 2022. This legislation provides strong safeguards for people with disability. The use of restrictive practices must be authorised under this legislation, or another Act. The ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/about-us/our-department/inclusion-engagement-and-safeguarding/sa-restrictive-practices-authorisation-scheme]
279 - Practitioner resources
A number of resources have been developed for the DHS Safer Family Services workforce and are available below for all our CFSS partners – including non-government practitioners. The resources provide practice guidance and outline effective strategies to support practitioners ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/child-and-family-support-system-cfss/practitioner-resources]
280 - Aboriginal Peoples
DHS acknowledges and respects Aboriginal peoples as the State’s first peoples and nations and recognises Aboriginal peoples as traditional owners and occupants of the lands and waters in South Australia. DHS is committed to improving the wellbeing and safety of ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/aboriginal-peoples]
281 - Sharing Information Practice Paper
On this page: Key messages 1. Discussing information sharing with families 2. Sharing information with consent 3. Sharing information without consent 4. Important considerations for information sharing 5. Documentation and Record Keeping 6. ReferencesKey messages Effective information sharing helps ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/child-and-family-support-system-cfss/practitioner-resources/practice-guides/sharing-information-practice-guide]
282 - How standards are developed
The ASES undergoes a review every four years to renew its international accreditation with the International Society of Quality in Health Care External Evaluation Association (IEEA). To keep abreast of any changes, the ASES team examines new or emerging ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/ngo-and-sector-support/australian-service-excellence-standards-ases/about-the-program/how-standards-are-developed]
283 - SA Youth Action Plan
Strong Futures: The SA Youth Action Plan (2020–2022) concluded in December 2022. The Department of Human Services is currently working on developing a new youth plan for South Australia and is engaging with key stakeholders, including young people. The ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/youth/sa-youth-action-plan]
284 - Future grants
No future grants are scheduled at this time. You can also check our available grants page. ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/grants/future-grants]
285 - Let's find better solutions to food insecurity
The State Government has increased support to food relief organisations and is boosting financial counselling in areas of need, in an effort to help more South Australians through the cost-of-living crisis. It is also taking steps to develop a ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2023/lets-find-better-solutions-to-food-insecurity]
286 - Q-and-A-2023-DHS-Disability-Services-forums.docx Collection: Family Update https://dhs.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0019/149032/Q-and-A-2023-DHS-Disability-Services-forums.docx
287 - DHS-Social-Impact-Framework-Assessment-Tool-Plain-Text.docx Collection: NGO and Sector Support https://dhs.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0006/127698/DHS-Social-Impact-Framework-Assessment-Tool-Plain-Text.docx
288 - Better protection for children through new screening laws
Stronger, nationally-consistent screening laws for people wanting to work or volunteer with children in South Australia are set to come into effect from 1 July 2019. The new working with children check (WWCC) means that anyone working or volunteering ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2019/better-protection-for-children-through-new-screening-laws]
289 - Feedback and Complaints
How can I make a complaint or provide feedback? How can I make a complaint or provide feedback?Online Fill out our online feedback form.Email us Concessions: DHSConcessions@sa.gov.au Disability Services: dhsdisabilityservices@sa.gov.au Safer Family Services: DHSSaferFamilyServicesFeedback@sa.gov.au Screening Unit: DHSScreeningUnit@sa.gov.au Office of ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/contact/pending/pending-old-can-delete-if-not-needed/feedback-and-complaints/feedback-and-complaints]
290 - Disability Screening Assessment Project
The Adelaide Youth Training Centre (AYTC): Kurlana Tapa Disability Screening Assessment project was conducted by the Youth Justice Assessment and Intervention Services (YJAIS) team and partners during March and April 2019. The primary aims of the screening project were ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/youth-justice/about-youth-justice/disability-screening-assessment-project]
291 - Reconciliation Action Plan
2022 to to 2024 Plan Background Acknowledgement of Country We, the Department of Human Services (DHS), acknowledge and respect Aboriginal peoples as South Australia’s First Peoples and the Traditional Owners and occupants of the lands and waters of South Australia. ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/about-us/our-department/reconciliation/action-plan]
292 - Record funding to target our vulnerable families
South Australia’s most vulnerable families on the cusp of entering the child protection system will receive more support than ever before under record new State Government early intervention funding. Following extensive consultation and evidence-based research, efforts will now be ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2021/vulnerable-family-funding]
293 - Some SA Screening checks revoked
South Australia revoked a record 245 screening checks in the last financial year for workers and volunteers who were deemed to pose a risk to children, people living with disability or the elderly. The Screening Unit, within the Department ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2021/sa-screening-checks-revoked]
294 - Coordinator appointed to help Yorketown fire community recover
The State Government has appointed a Local Recovery Coordinator to assist South Australians affected by the Yorketown fire. The newly appointed coordinator – Ms Deb Richardson – is tasked with working with the Yorketown community to understand its recovery ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2019/coordinator-appointed-to-help-yorketown-fire-community-recover]
295 - Honouring South Australia’s pioneering women
A fierce child protection advocate, a champion for women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and a domestic violence leader were among 19 pioneering South Australian women who were inducted into the prestigious SA Women’s Honour Roll on Wednesday, ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2021/honouring-south-australias-pioneering-women]
296 - Coordinator appointed to steer recovery effort for Cudlee Creek fire
The State Government has appointed a Local Recovery Coordinator to support communities affected by the Cudlee Creek fire. Having a designated person to coordinate the recovery will help residents and local businesses get back on their feet. Alex Zimmerman, ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2019/coordinator-appointed-to-steer-recovery-effort-for-cudlee-creek-fire]
297 - Information register offers peace of mind for victims of youth crime
Victims of crime committed by a young person can now register online to be kept informed about their offender’s sentence, place of detention and release date as well as the opportunity to have their say to the Training Centre ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2021/information-register-offers-peace-of-mind-for-victims-of-youth-crime]
298 - Recognising our state’s high-achieving volunteers
South Australia will say thank you to the thousands of volunteers who stepped up over the past year to help the state battle bushfires and a global pandemic, as well as running a vast range of community and charitable ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2021/recognising-our-states-high-achieving-volunteers]
299 - CCTV trial expands to further safeguard people with disability
Further safeguarding for people living with disability is the goal of a CCTV (closed circuit television) pilot expansion in state-run disability homes following a successful South Australian-first three-month trial by the Department of Human Services. An additional $120,000 will ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2021/cctv-trial-expands-to-further-safeguard-people-with-disability]
300 - One-stop-shop website offers early help for families
South Australian parents can get support at the click of a button through a new one-stop-shop website set to help them with parenting and child safety advice, preparing for a baby, mental health and domestic violence support. Launched today, ... [https://dhs.sa.gov.au/news/article-archives/2021/one-stop-shop-website-offers-early-help-for-families]
