The Department for Families and Communities is committed to ensuring that all South Australians have access to quality services that protect and enhance the community's well-being and provide support to people when they need it.

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Welcome to the Department for Families and Communities


The Department for Families and Communities (DFC) is committed to ensuring that all South Australians have access to quality services that protect and enhance the community's well-being and provide support to people when they need it.

Use the questions below as a starting point for information and services to meet your needs.

Do you want information about housing?

Do you want to know about disability or disability services?

Do you need information about concessions?

Do you need help to stay in your home?

Do you want information about foster care?

Do you want to know about adoption?

Are you caring for someone?

Are you in crisis or need urgent help?

Do you want information about the safety and welfare of children?

Do you want to know about ageing?

Do you want to know about services for young people?

Are you a parent?

Are you a grandparent (or relative) raising a relative’s child?

Do you want information about services relevant to people of refugee backgrounds?