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Human Services SA We bring together a range of services to support fairness, opportunity and choice in South Australia. If you are in an emergency situation, please call 000.

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To ensure everyone can participate in an appropriate and supportive manner, without being subject to defamatory or discriminatory language, we have a few housekeeping rules for you to follow. This open forum is not designed to address emergency calls or provide individual advice. DHS is not able to reply individually to all comments, and where common topics and requests exist, DHS may issue a general notification. For information about how to contact DHS directly, please visit the Contact Us section of the DHS website. Acceptance of Terms:

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While this is an open forum, please keep your comments and messages polite. When contributing, do not post any material that contains: hate speech • profanity, obscenity or vulgarity • comments/messages that could be considered prejudicial, racist or inflammatory • nudity or offensive imagery in profile pictures • defamation to a person or people • name calling and/or personal attacks • comments/messages whose main purpose are to sell a product • comments that infringe on copyrights • spam comments/messages from individuals or groups, such as the same comment posted repeatedly on a profile • comments/messages that contain or promote false information or faux science • personal information about you or another individual (including identifying information, email addresses, phone numbers or private addresses) • false representation of another individual, organisation, government or entity • promotion of a product, business, company or organisation. DHS retains the right to remove or block any content that does not comply with our community guidelines or is deemed inappropriate by the DHS social media team. Repeated violations of our online community guidelines may cause the author to be blocked from the DHS page.

Do you find it hard to keep up with tech? Feel like you're digitally excluded?This week, communities across SA are takin...
18/10/2026

Do you find it hard to keep up with tech? Feel like you're digitally excluded?

This week, communities across SA are taking part in Get Online Week - a national campaign helping people build digital confidence, connect with others and stay safe online. For Seniors Card member, Marion McCall (pictured), getting online means being able to do her own online banking and admin tasks, and keeping in touch with friends and family interstate.

From learning the basics of cloud storage to discovering how social media can help you stay connected, a range of workshops for adults of all experience levels are available to take part in. Find out more at: https://bit.ly/4gMz04Z

Do you know an inspiring South Australian woman making a difference? Nominate them for the 2027 Inspiring South Australi...
16/10/2026

Do you know an inspiring South Australian woman making a difference? Nominate them for the 2027 Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award.

These recognise an outstanding woman who has made a significant contribution to the community.

Submit your nomination by 31 October 2026: inspiringsawomen.com.au/nominate

Save the date: SA Youth Week 2027 is coming 16 to 25 April! Applications are now open for grants of up to $2,500 for not...
16/10/2026

Save the date: SA Youth Week 2027 is coming 16 to 25 April!

Applications are now open for grants of up to $2,500 for not-for-profit community groups, non-government organisations and local councils to host events across SA that celebrate young people during the week.

Applications close 28 October.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4emnifl

Come say hi at the DAL Expo!👋We're excited to be exhibiting at this year's DAL Expo tomorrow and Saturday (16 and 17 Oct...
15/10/2026

Come say hi at the DAL Expo!👋

We're excited to be exhibiting at this year's DAL Expo tomorrow and Saturday (16 and 17 October).

Drop by stall 164D to chat with our teams from ConcessionsSA, Disability and Specialised Services, and Office for Ageing Well. We'll be there to share information about our services and answer your questions.

We'd love to see you there!

14/10/2026

A huge congrats to our DHS staff member Sean Fahey for taking out the Voice of the Child Award at the 2026 SA Child Protection and Family Support Awards last Friday! 👏

It's such a fabulous and well-deserved recognition of the positive impact he makes as an Aboriginal Case Coordinator at Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre.

Coaches, teachers, volunteers, carers: thank you for everything you do for SA kids! 💙If your organisation works with chi...
14/10/2026

Coaches, teachers, volunteers, carers: thank you for everything you do for SA kids! 💙

If your organisation works with children and young people, here's a quick child safe check-in:

✅ Child safe policies and procedures in place
✅ Working with Children Checks verified through our organisation portal
✅ Child Safe Environments Compliance Statement lodged with DHS

Free templates and guides are available to guide you - https://bit.ly/4s0F8dJ

13/10/2026

Today we celebrate Australasian Youth Justice Acknowledgement Day - a day to recognise those working in Youth Justice across Australia.

But for Angela Ricciotti, working in Youth Justice has never just been a job. It’s about seeing potential, building connections and helping young people find a better path forward.

After 40 years in the sector and many years at Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre, she still looks forward to coming to work each day. Hear her reflect on the young people who have shaped her journey and why she’s still passionate about what she does.

Last chance! Applications for the Julia Farr Disability Inclusion Grants close this Friday, 16 October at 1pm. If your o...
12/10/2026

Last chance! Applications for the Julia Farr Disability Inclusion Grants close this Friday, 16 October at 1pm.

If your organisation has a project that could improve accessibility, inclusion, or participation for people with disability in South Australia, there's still time to apply.

Grants of up to $20,000 and $100,000 available

Open to community organisations, ACCOs, councils, and disability support services.

Don’t miss this opportunity.

Apply now at: https://bit.ly/4dmtBi1

On World Mental Health Day, we're reminded that connection matters. From community connection to ageing well, a common t...
09/10/2026

On World Mental Health Day, we're reminded that connection matters.

From community connection to ageing well, a common thread runs through much of our work: helping people feel connected, included and supported. This World Mental Health Day, we're celebrating the power of belonging and the positive impact it can have on our wellbeing.

Every conversation, act of kindness and opportunity to connect can make a difference to wellbeing.

When people feel connected, included and supported, individuals and communities are better able to thrive.

Kids and teens communicate through behaviour, especially when they feel overwhelmed or unsafe. ASK offers simple ways...
08/10/2026

Kids and teens communicate through behaviour, especially when they feel overwhelmed or unsafe.

ASK offers simple ways to support them with calm, connection and safety.

Find information, services and free local support.

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Adelaide, SA

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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