Human Services SA

25/10/2026

Do you feel like you ask your children to do something repeatedly, but they don’t seem to listen?

South Australian psychologist and parenting author, Jodie Benveniste, provides helpful tips on how to communicate with children and build cooperation. Watch here - https://bit.ly/4kbTgi7

These tips can help you learn how to communicate with children in a way that builds cooperation rather than conflict.

25/10/2026

A quick check of the odds. Another bet during work. Could gambling be affecting more than your bank balance?

New research shows that men aged 18 to 39 account for more than 40% of gambling harm in South Australia.

Gambling harm isn't always obvious. It can start affecting your work, relationships and everyday life before you realise it.

Recognising the signs early can make a difference. 💚 Spot the Harm. Stop the Harm.

Find out more at gamblingharmsupport.sa.gov.au

23/10/2026

For people sleeping rough, pets are family, and no one should have to choose between getting help and staying with their best mate. 🐾

Together with Safe Pets Safe Families, homelessness sector staff and volunteers, we've prepared 50 extreme weather packs to help keep their furry friends safe during the summer heat. 🐶

Each pack includes a collapsible water bowl, protective socks, a cooling bandana and practical tips for recognising and responding to heat stress.

A big thank you to homelessness sector partners Hutt St Centre, Toward Home Alliance and BaptistCare SA for assisting with the distribution of these packs ahead of the 2026-27 Code Red season.

22/10/2026

Tiny Moments Playgroup is in the Riverland, northern and southern suburbs!

Have a baby aged 6-18 months? Join our FREE Tiny Moments Playgroup from this month and discover the little ways your baby communicates through their Gaze, Expression, Movement and Sounds (GEMS).

💛 Connect with other parents and carers
🎨 Enjoy play-based activities with your baby
🌱 Learn from trained facilitators in a welcoming, relaxed environment

📞 Registration is essential. Contact Rachel Ward at Playgroup SA: ☎️ (08) 8344 2722
📧 [email protected]

21/10/2026

Remember Charles from our campaign? 👏

Back in 2022, when the campaign launched, Nickelback saw Charles' video and promised to get him to a show the next time they were Down Under... 🎸

Well, Nickelback is heading to Adelaide next October, and we think a promise is a promise! So, what do you say, Nickelback - can we get Charles to your Adelaide show? 🎶🎫

Tag the band below to help us remind them! 👇

See Charles' original video on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DehoOq3zX3E/

21/10/2026

Last days to apply for the SA Youth Week 2027 grants!

Not-for-profit community groups, non-government organisations and local councils: you've got a great idea for an SA Youth Week event, and we have grants of up to $2,500 to help bring it to life.

📅 SA Youth Week 2027 runs from 16-25 April.

Applications close at 1pm on 28 October, so now's the time to hit "submit".

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

20/10/2026

Young people's voices and views matter. 📣

That's why the new Children and Young Persons Lived Experience Advisory Network (CYP LEAN) is putting lived experience at the centre of domestic, family and sexual violence reform.

Designed with young people, the network gives children and young people a safe and supported way to share their experiences and help improve the systems that support them.

There are two ways to get involved:

👉 Staff who run programs or services for young people affected by violence can submit an Expression of Interest to join the network as a General Member.

👉 Young people can speak with a service or program they're connected to about opportunities to get involved as a Youth System Advisor.

Learn more about the CYP LEAN: dhs.sa.gov.au/CYP-LEAN

20/10/2026

Over 200 young South Australians came together last week for the 5th annual metropolitan Kick Out Hate soccer tournament! ⚽

The rain couldn't stop them from bringing great energy, lots of team spirit and plenty of friendly competition - and goals - to the pitch. But the biggest win? Connection, inclusion and young people standing up against hate.

A huge thanks to our main partners One Culture Football and Australian Federal Police as well as all the stallholders for helping make the day happen!

19/10/2026

This Get Online Week, our Women's Information Service is inviting women to a free Digital Confidence program.

Learn practical computer skills, build confidence using everyday online services and discover how to share your knowledge and support other women in your community.

Call 8303 0590 or email [email protected] to register your interest.

Join our FREE Digital Confidence program for CALD women! Learn practical computer skills, build confidence using everyday online services, and discover how to share your knowledge and support with other women in your community.
No advanced computer skills required. Just come ready to learn, practise and grow together!
For more information contact us on - 8303 0590 or email [email protected]

19/10/2026

Amata school holidays program helps kids to play, stay and eat healthy 🤸🏀

What do you get when you bring together 12 medical students and a group of excited Amata kids and young people? A whole lot of fun and connection!

During the school holidays, a group of University of Adelaide medical students headed to Amata as part of their studies to run a local youth program, which gives school-aged children and young people aged 5 to 18 an interactive, fun and educational way to learn about health, healthy eating and general wellbeing. From swimming in waterholes and cooking kangaroo tails to making bracelets, playing footy and basketball or dancing, there was never a dull moment. The kids even got to practice their bandaging skills!