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25.01.2022 SA Health Update - From 12.01 am 1 December 2020, all people in health care settings must wear a single-use surgical mask (covering mouth and nose) at all times when in the physical presence of other people on the premises. Please see details below

25.01.2022 As of 12:01am Wednesday 14 April 2021, there is a new Self Check-in requirement for travellers arriving in South Australia. See below information from South Australia Police

25.01.2022 COVID-safe check-in for businesses - please see below for everything you need to know.

25.01.2022 [Update from Federal Government on COVID-19 AstraZeneca Vaccine] Read more below

25.01.2022 Department of Human Services is proud to celebrate #NAIDOC2020 Week (8-15 Nov). This year’s theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. The first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples and they have maintained ongoing spiritual and cultural connections to the land and sea. National NAIDOC week is about seeing, hearing and learning the true history of this country a country criss-crossed by generations of brilliant nations. To hear about how some of our DHS colleagues will be celebrating, and what the week means to them, please watch our video https://vimeo.com/475668276

25.01.2022 Chief Executive Lois Boswell today presented this year’s DHS Aboriginal Employee of the Year Award to Sonja Tilbrook, Senior Practitioner in the Northern Country and Far West Child Wellbeing program. Ben Brusnahan, Accommodation Supervisor in Youth Justice Services, was also recognised as a finalist. The award acknowledges Aboriginal employees who have shown excellence in leadership and driven positive change within the Department of Human Services. Congratulations to Sonja a...nd Ben! Both Sonja and Ben are positive, influential role models for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal employees. If you missed out on the event, please watch the video https://vimeo.com/476995919/dd02e59c73 #NAIDOC2020 Week

24.01.2022 SA Health update - COVID-19 testing sites are open over the holiday period. If you have any symptoms, even if mild, get tested immediately. Do not attend events or gatherings if you are unwell. Please see details below

24.01.2022 SA Health update - Visitor restrictions for public hospitals have been updated, with children now being permitted to visit inpatients, outpatients and emergency. Please see details below

24.01.2022 SAPOL update - please see below for the update to the public activity restrictions in South Australia.

23.01.2022 Last chance to nominate an outstanding volunteer, volunteer manager, community project or business for the 2021 South Australian Volunteer Awards! Don’t miss your opportunity to celebrate the vital contribution volunteers make to our community. Applications close 5pm tomorrow. ... Nominate now at: www.dhs.sa.gov.au/.../recognition/sa-volunteer-awards

23.01.2022 At 11am today, we observe a minute’s silence to remember the service men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation. Traditionally, the Adelaide Remembrance Day Service is held at the South Australian National War Memorial. Due to COVID-19 restrictions for gatherings and spacing, a different format will be implemented with limited public attendance. The Australian War Memorial's website includes different ways to help us commemorate wherever we are at home, ...school or work. www.awm.gov.au/werememberthem This year Remembrance Day coincides with NAIDOC Week and we reflect particularly on the service and sacrifice of our First Nations people. #WeRememberThem #RemembranceDay

22.01.2022 SA Health Update - The Parafield cluster remains a concern and the next few weeks are crucial for us in our fight against COVID-19. We still have some restrictions in place to protect our community. These restrictions gives us time to identify, isolate and test contacts to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Please see the video below to play our part to keep our community safe.

22.01.2022 Food relief organisations OzHarvestSA, Foodbank SA and SecondBite have received extra funding to help South Australians put food on the table, as part of the State Government’s $1 million funding boost. OzHarvest delivered a whopping 66,516kg of food last month, compared to 45,354kg in December 2019. It’s estimated an additional 10,000kg of food will be delivered this month, compared to January last year. The food, which would otherwise go to waste, is delivered to agencies w...hich distribute it to South Australians experiencing food insecurity. With its extra $100,000, OzHarvest can keep two vans on the road delivering food to South Australians in need. More info: https://dhs.sa.gov.au//putting-food-on-the-table-for-south #helpingthoseinneed #foodrelief

21.01.2022 Do you know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke? See details below

19.01.2022 SA Police understand that there are many questions surrounding the new COVID-19 QR Code, the App and how the data is stored. See below details for the community.

19.01.2022 [ Health Alert ] Read below

19.01.2022 One reason women stay in abusive relationships is that they are financially dependent on their abuser. That is why it is important to support women’s financial independence. Please see details below. #16dayscampaign #Womensrightsarehumanrights

18.01.2022 Christmas can be a particularly difficult time for some, and it may look a little bit different this year for most of us. If you’re struggling and need to talk to someone about how you’re feeling, help is available. Please see information below

17.01.2022 To help #breakthecycle Women's Information Service has launched two safety hubs. The new Safety Hubs around South Australia are providing valuable opportunities for women to access information in a safe environment that can help link them with services if they are experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence. To find out more, see information below.

17.01.2022 South Australian volunteers are amazing! We want to say a big thank you to all those who give their time, skills and passion to help others in our community. Registrations are now open to all South Australian volunteers for the 2021 Volunteers Thank You event taking place at Her Majesty’s Theatre on Monday 14 June. This free event includes performances by Adelaide Cabaret Festival artists and the presentation of the prestigious 2021 South Australian Volunteer Awards.... Registrations are essential and will close at 5pm, Monday 17 May 2021 or until sold out. Don’t miss out, register now at http://dhs.sa.gov.au/volunteers/thankyou

17.01.2022 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experience domestic, family and sexual violence at rates far higher than the rest of the population. The Port Augusta KWY Safety Hub recently opened with support from the Department of Human Services. Please see details below. #16dayscampaign #Womensrightsarehumanrights

17.01.2022 There are plenty of places where you can get tested for COVID-19. Please see below

16.01.2022 Do I still need to wear a mask in health care, residential care, disability support or aged care services? No.as of today (23 December 2020) people are not required to wear a mask in any health care, residential care, disability support or aged care services. Please see details below

15.01.2022 SAPOL Update - This new Direction comes into effect as of 12:01am Tuesday 1 December 2020. See details below

14.01.2022 SA Health - It’s important that you wear a mask properly in order for it to be effective. See details below

13.01.2022 Closing soon! Local business have until tomorrow (13 Nov) to pitch their ideas for the FIXE Go2Gov challenge. See details below

12.01.2022 Pop-up COVID-19 testing sites are open in Torrensville and Glandore. Thebarton Community Centre, cnr Ashwin Pde and South Rd. Glandore Community Centre, Naldera St (relocated from Kurralta Park). Open 8am - 6pm to Sunday 6 December No booking or referral needed... All ages Please see details below

12.01.2022 SAPOL Update - please see below for updates to the Residential Aged Care Direction in South Australia.

11.01.2022 SA Health - COVID Safe Check-In is here! Please see video below

10.01.2022 SA Health Update - COVID SAfe Check-In will roll out from today, to enhance contact tracing and keep our community COVID safe. Please see details below

10.01.2022 UPDATE: The Templers fire is now contained. Bushfire Emergency Warning from the SA Country Fire Service.

10.01.2022 Today we celebrate International Volunteer Managers Day (#IVMDAY20)! Recognising the dedication and commitment of volunteer managers, this year's SA Volunteer Awards saw a new award category offered in partnership with Volunteering SA&NT. The 2020 Excellence in Volunteer Management Award went to Michael Feszczak (pictured), HR Business Partner - Volunteer Management, City of Onkaparinga. Michael was recognised for his work overseeing the council volunteer program of 600 vol...unteers, plus direction and support to more than 60 staff in 33 sites/programs. He is also the chair of the Local Government Volunteer Managers Network. In South Australia, volunteer managers play a vital role in bringing people together for a good cause and we thank them for their many hours of unpaid efforts! www.dhs.sa.gov.au/services/volunteers Image: Onkaparinga Now #SAVolunteer

09.01.2022 See if for what it is. Stop sexual violence. If you can see it, you can stop it. Find out how you can recognise and stop sexual violence visit https://breakthecycle.sa.gov.au/sexualviolence... #breakthecycle #StopSexualViolence

08.01.2022 Two COVID-19 Directions have been updated in South Australia in response to the recent Queensland COVID-19 outbreak. Updates have been made to the Cross Border ...Travel and Residential Aged Care Directions. These updates provide prohibited entry for those travelling from Queensland requirements for mask wearing inside Airports and on all flights. It is important that anyone intending to travel from Queensland reads the following information. Cross Border Travel Direction No 27 The Cross Border No 27 Direction comes into effect as of 12.01am on Saturday 9 January 2021. The changes are as follow: Masks Masks (covering the nose and mouth) must now be worn on all airplanes an in all airport terminals. Exemptions apply if a person has a relevant medical condition with evidence, they need to see a persons mouth for essential communication including people who are deaf or hard of hearing, when eating or drinking or is a child under the age of 12. . High Community Transmission Zone is now defined as the following: New South Wales The Greater Brisbane Area which includes local government areas of Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay and the Redlands. . Entry from The Greater Brisbane Area People who arrive in South Australia from 12.01am on Saturday (9 January 2021) morning, having been in Greater Brisbane must self-quarantine for 14 days at a suitable location and receive a COVID-19 test on days 1, 5 and 12. People who have arrived in South Australia between Saturday 2 January and Friday 8 January 2021 (inclusive) and have been in the Greater Brisbane Area any time since 2 January 2021 are not required to self-quarantine but must receive a COVID-19 test within 24hrs and on 13 January 2021. People are encouraged to remain isolated until returning their first negative result. Note- People who are classified as a Greater Brisbane Arrival cannot attend an event in South Australia with more than 1000 people until they have received a negative COVID-19 test result after the test conducted on the 13 January 2021. People can travel through the Brisbane airport if they have been in a Low Community Transmission Zone (ACT, NT, TAS, VIC, WA, NZ or QLD other than the Greater Brisbane Area), they wear a face mask which covers the nose and mouth and is present for no longer than 2 hours without the need for self-quarantine or COVID-19 testing upon arrival in SA. People can travel through the Greater Brisbane Area from a Low Community Transmission Zone providing they do not stop in the area, wear a face mask when in contact with the public and travel via the most direct and practicable route stopping in unless for emergency/respite/essential purposes. . Entry from New South Wales People are not permitted to travel into South Australia if they are travelling from New South Wales or have been in New South Wales 14 days prior to entry exceptions apply to Essential Travellers and exempt arrivals. People can travel through the Sydney airport if they have been in a Low Community Transmission Zone, they wear a face mask which covers the nose and mouth and is present for no longer than 2 hours without the need for self-quarantine or COVID-19 testing upon arrival in SA. People can travel through New South Wales from a Low Community Transmission Zone the they do not stop in Greater Sydney Region, they wear a face mask when in contact with public and travel via most direct and practicable route not stopping in any other part of New South Wales unless for emergency/respite/essential purposes. . Essential Travellers Essential Travellers status is not required for people who have been in Low Community Transmission Zone (ACT, NT, TAS, VIC, WA, NZ or QLD other than the Greater Brisbane Area) for the previous 14 days. Essential Travellers are now classified as people who have been in NSW and Greater Brisbane Area. Essential Travellers must apply through the Cross Border Travel Registration and must be approved before entering South Australia. https://www.police.sa.gov.au//cross-border-travel-applicat Commercial Transport and freight services workers must receive a COVID-19 test on days 1, 5 and 12 upon arrival in South Australia. For details on Essential Traveller requirements please refer to the Essential Traveller Requirement Table located on the covid-19.sa.gov.au website. . Residential Aged Care Facilities Direction No 22 The Residential Aged Care Facilities No 22 Direction comes into effect as of Saturday 9 January 2021. The only change to the Residential Aged Care Facilities Direction is: People from Queensland are not permitted to enter an aged care facility (unless they have an exemption and prior approval from the facility and SA Health as a pre-approved essential traveller). A person who has entered SA and completed 14 days of quarantine is free to move around SA and also enter a Residential Aged Care Facility. Other existing requirements remain. The information above only highlights the changes key made to the Directions and does not reflect all requirements. Members of the public are encouraged to see the full Directions for further information. . The Emergency Management (Cross Border Travel No 26) (COVID-19) Direction 2020 has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Cross Border Travel No 27)(COVID-19) Direction 2020. The Emergency Management (Residential Aged Care Facilities No 21)(COVID-19) Direction has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Residential Aged Care Facilities No 22)(COVID-19) Direction. All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 9am to 5pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19

06.01.2022 During the festive season, religious leaders and members of the faith community are encouraged to maintain connection to other members. Please see below for details

05.01.2022 See if for what it is. Stop sexual violence. If you can see it, you can stop it. Find out how you can recognise and stop sexual violence visit https://breakthecycle.sa.gov.au/sexualviolence/ #breakthecycle

05.01.2022 Calling all young artists aged 12 -25. SA Youth Week is fast approaching, so make sure you get your entry in for the YACSA art competition, themed 'Our Voice Our Future'. First prize will claim $500 and up to 12 months mentoring from a local artist! ... Finalists will have their work displayed at an exhibition during Youth Week 2-9 May, and the winner will have their piece displayed throughout the CBD afterwards. Entries close midday, Wednesday 14 April. For entry details visit https://www.yacsa.com.au/sayw

05.01.2022 POSTPONED due to hot weather: NAIDOC event in Mt Barker We're proud to support this celebration in partnership with the Mount Barker District Council and Flint Community Care.

05.01.2022 Code Red Alert - Regional SA, please see details below

05.01.2022 Hot weather can be very stressful and tiring, especially for older people. It can take a couple of days to recover completely. Check on your elderly family, friends and neighbours to make sure they are okay.... For more information on staying #HealthyInTheHeat visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/healthyintheheat

05.01.2022 With hot weather forecast over the next few days, it’s important to plan ahead if you need to get a COVID-19 test.

01.01.2022 Important SA Health advice for people who have been in the Greater Brisbane Area since 2 January.