Who is responsible for services in SA?
The South Australian State Government, South Australian councils and the Australian Government all work to support South Australian’s with disability. This section tells you who does what.
Key South Australia disability information
The Department of Human Services is responsible for disability policies and issues in the South Australian State Government. They are also responsible for state-based disability services that sit outside of the NDIS. South Australian councils also work to support, promote and improve local communities.
Learn about the South Australian Disability Minister
Visit the disability section of the Department of Human Services
Visit the South Australian State Government website
Learn more about local councils in South Australia
Learn about the South Australian Disability Engagement Group
SA Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2020–2024
Services the South Australian State Government provides
Public, social and community housing
Home and Community Care programs for under 65s
Public primary and secondary schools
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Correctional centres and prisons
Community visitors programs for disability*
Domestic and family violence services
State and territory human rights/anti-discrimination bodies
Services South Australian local councils provide
South Australian local councils provide the following support and services:
- Accessible buildings
- Urban planning/design of the built environment
- Local development planning
- Local roads, bikeways and footpaths
- Local parks and recreational facilities
- Local sports grounds
- Public toilets
- Playgrounds
- Council run childcare and aged care centres
- Municipal services
- Parking regulation
- Public libraries, community halls
Find out more about Local Government in South Australia.
The Australian Local Government Association is the national voice of local government, representing and providing a range of services to 537 councils across Australia.