Roslyn Hill

Department of Human Services SA

The Department of Human Services (DHS), formerly the Department of Communities and Social Inclusion, brings together a range of services, funding and policy responsibilities which together support safety, equality, opportunity and justice across South Australia. DHS has lead responsibility on behalf of the South Australian government in the areas of disability policy, funding and services; youth justice; domestic violence; problem gambling; screening services and disaster relief and recovery. The department also provides a wide range of grants to community organisations and leads the government's agenda to build thriving communities and promote resilience. DHS has lead policy responsibility in relation to women, youth, volunteers and carers.