From 1 February 2020, the Department of Human Services became Services Australia.
Reflecting on the importance of a safe and inclusive workplace
The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) commemorates the 1990 World Health Organisation decision to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder.
When you wish upon a star
The Make-A-Wish foundation has been granting wishes for seriously ill children for 30 years with the help of incredible volunteers like Department of Human Services staff member Tamara Webb.
Public servant by day, snake catcher by night
Department of Human Services staff member Wayne Alford is the Snake Co-coordinator for Wildcare, a volunteer organisation dedicated to the “rescue, release and rehabilitation” of Australian native wildlife that operates in the NSW region surrounding Canberra.
Saving lives for over 13 years
A crisis can happen at any time – whether it be an accident or a natural disaster – and when it does, it’s good to know there’s someone ready to jump into action.
Volunteer gives animals second chance at life
When Kerry McPherson isn’t working at the Department of Human Services she generously volunteers her time to help two organisations rehabilitate and re-home ex working animals – Chapel Lodge Standardbred Rescue and Rehabilitation Inc. and the Greyhound Adoption Program SA.
May the 4th – Using a love of Star Wars as a Force for good
Wade is a project officer based in South Australia and in his spare time he takes his love for Star Wars to the next level, and in doing so gives something back to his community.