Diversity, access, and inclusion

The Department for Health and Wellbeing (DHW) acknowledges and respects Aboriginal people as the state’s first people and recognises their traditional relationship with Country.

DHW acknowledges that the spiritual, social, cultural, and economic practices of Aboriginal people come from their traditional lands and waters, and that the cultural and heritage beliefs, languages and laws are still of importance today.

DHW is committed to building an accessible, inclusive, and safe workplace where everyone can be their authentic self. Embracing diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, helps to unlock greater innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.

DHW's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy 2024-2026

This strategy represents DHW’s commitment to and outlines the actions that we will take in fostering a workplace where everyone can belong as their whole selves. The strategic goals are aligned to the SA Public Sector’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy 2024-2026 and ensures we contribute to the SA Public Sector Anti-Racism and SA Autism strategies.

The strategy ensures that the integrity of First Nations is upheld and honours the Aboriginal voice throughout.

This strategy is monitored by our DEI Executive Working Group and supported and informed by our Employee Resource Groups. Find out more and download a copy:

Department for Health and Wellbeing’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2020 – 2024

In October 2020, the Department for Health and Wellbeing released its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2020 – 2024 (DAIP). The DAIP aligns with the key themes and priorities of the Inclusive SA: State Disability Inclusion Plan.

A new DAIP will be out for consultation in 2025.

The current DAIP further sets out the actions to improve the accessibility and inclusiveness of our services and workplace practices.

You can read the full DAIP below:

For other formats or queries, please contact Health.DHWOrganisational.Development@sa.gov.au.