News and Events Archive

Image - Bullet Point Public Service Medal - Call for nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2012 Queen’s Birthday Awards.

The Public Service Medal is awarded as part of the national system of Australian Honours and Awards.

The sole criterion for the award is 'outstanding public service'. The award is not an award solely for long service or for service at a senior level, and agencies are encouraged to consider nominating employees who have made outstanding contribution regardless of age, length of service or classification level.

For more information visit the Public Service Medal Website. Nominations close 5pm Friday 3 February.

 

Image - Bullet Point Computer Says YES!

Is there someone in the public service you'd like to nominate for going that extra distance to help you make a difference?

The Computer_says_Yes! Award acknowledges outstanding individuals who are working in public sector agencies. People who are a bringing innovative thinking and a ‘let’s make it happen’ attitude to how they serve needs of the community.

The award is being delivered through 5000+ which is tasked with delivering an urban design vision across Adelaide City Council and the seven inner metro council areas, backed by Local, State and Federal agencies.

Visit the website to find out more about The Computer_says_Yes! While you're there, why not register with 5000+ and share your ideas for the kind of city your want to live, work and play in.

A shortlist of nominees will be published on the website on the 6 October 2011.

Image - Bullet Point Research Collaboration Awards 2011 - Now OPEN

The Governments of SA and Regione Puglia have agreed to jointly present the 2011 Regione Puglia - South Australia Awards for Research Collaboration. The Awards will recognise excellence in research cooperation between SA and Regione Puglia and foster further research activity.

The Awards aim to promote relations between research institutes and universities from the two regions, with a view to intensify collaboration and agreements between research centres and universities based in Puglia and SA, promote increased participation in relevant international programs and initiatives and intensify technical-scientific collaboration in the key industry sectors in both regions.

Applications close 25 October 2011

Click here for further information and Guidelines
Click here to download an Application Form

Image - Bullet Point Premier's Community Initiatives Fund - Now OPEN

Applications are now open for round 10 of The Premier's Community Initiatives Fund which has been established by the Premier of South Australia to provide financial assistance to organisations that offer direct services and support to members of the South Australian community, but do not receive mainstream funding.

The Fund provides financial assistance for projects that benefit disadvantaged, disabled or socially isolated members of the South Australian community.

Click here for further information or to apply.

Image - Bullet Point  ANZAC Day Commemoration Fund - Now OPEN

The ANZAC Day Commemoration Fund is established under the ANZAC Day Commemoration Act 2005. The ANZAC Day Commemoration Council will consider applications for funding from the Fund once annually.

The main focus for the application of the proceeds of the Fund will be those projects that are specifically South Australian and are aimed at educating the community about the significance of ANZAC Day and/or commemorating our nation’s military heritage.

The object of the fund is to make available grants of up to $8,000 excluding GST to organisations and individuals with a specific project or need.

Click here for more information.

Image - Bullet Point 2011 WorkCover Review – Final Report NOW AVAILABLE

On Tuesday 4 January, the Minister for Industrial Relations announced the appointment of Bill Cossey AM and Chris Latham, to undertake the review of Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation (Scheme Review) Amendment Act 2008 (the Amendment Act).

Interested parties were invited to provide written submissions to the review by 4 March 2011. 34 submissions were received.

The review team provided the final report to the Minister for Industrial Relations who then tabled it in Parliament on Thursday 23 June 2011.

Click here for more information.
 

Image - Bullet Point Public Service Medal - Call for nominations (21/6/11)

Nominations are now open for the 2012 Australia Day Awards.

The Public Service Medal is awarded as part of the national system of Australian Honours and Awards.

The sole criterion for the award is 'outstanding public service'. The award is not an award solely for long service or for service at a senior level, and agencies are encouraged to consider nominating employees who have made outstanding contribution regardless of age, length of service or classification level.

For more information visit the Public Service Medal Website. Nominations close 5pm Friday 5 August.

Image - Bullet Point The Premier's NAIDOC Award (23/5/11)

The Premier's NAIDOC Award recognises the outstanding achievements and contributions of an extraordinary South Australian whose service and contributions have had the effect of making a significant difference to the life and welfare of Aboriginal people in South Australia.

If you would like to nominate someone, please complete the Nomination Form and return it to:

Leeanne Bloomfield 
The Premier's NAIDOC Award
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
GPO Box 2343
ADELAIDE  SA  5001.

Nominations Close COB 17 June 2011

Image - Bullet Point Report on SASP engagement delivered (4/5/11)

After a comprehensive, state-wide consultation process the Chair of the Community Engagement Board for South Australia's Strategic Plan, Peter Blacker recently released the board's report.

The report - South Australia's Plan for the best...2020 and Beyond - was the result of the biggest community engagement project the state has ever seen.

More than 9,000 South Australians have been involved in sharing their vision for the future and drafting the goals that will help update the plan.

The Board conducted a rigorous, widespread community engagement process which found that South Australians want to work in partnership with government to deliver on the plan and do what they can on a daily basis to help their local communities.

South Australia’s Plan for the best…2020 and Beyond is available at www.SAPlan.org.au

Image - Bullet Point And the award goes to… (7/4/11)

Six South Australian public sector workgroups and one individual were recently honoured with a Premier’s Award for their contributions to the state, particularly in the areas of technology and sustainability.

Managed by the Office for Ethical Standards and Professional Integrity, the Premier's Awards: Showcasing excellence in the public sector, recognise workgroups that have made a significant contribution towards the achievement of South Australia's Strategic Plan objectives.

The winning initiatives are exciting examples of a responsive public sector that has worked together with the community to identify a need and gone on to produce a solution.

To see the complete list of recipients click here.

 Image - Bullet Point 2011 WorkCover Review (17/1/11)

The South Australian Government is seeking your feedback on the 2008 amendments to the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1986 (the principal Act).

In 2007 the Government of South Australia commissioned an independent review of the South Australian WorkCover Scheme. The Clayton Walsh Review made 65 recommendations which led to the changes to the Scheme made by the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation (Scheme Review) Amendment Act 2008 (the Amendment Act).

The Amendment Act also included a requirement for the Minister for Industrial Relations, The Hon Paul Holloway MLC to initiate a further independent review in 2011 to consider the impact of the 2008 changes.

The review will commence on 24 January 2011 and the review team is expected to finalise their report on the impact of the 2008 changes, in addition to any recommendations for further improvements, within four months.

Click here for more information.
 

Image - Bullet Point Securing Healthy Food for the APY Lands (2/12/10)
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Grace Portolesi has announced a new comprehensive food security strategy for the APY Lands.

The Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands Food Security Strategic Plan 2011-2016 will bring together a variety of government and non government programs and will provide a further $820,000 over two years for new initiatives.

The strategy includes three new initiatives that focus on food production, food preparation skills, nutrition and education and these will build on the programs already run on the Lands.

The new initiatives will be undertaken in partnership with Aboriginal people, government agencies and the non-government sector and align with the priorities set out through the COAG national partnership with the Commonwealth Government.

Image - Bullet Point (5/11/10) The Department of the Premier and Cabinet has established a high level coordination group to provide a forum for the Commonwealth Department of Immigration and Citizenship, a range of South Australian Government agencies, and the Adelaide Hills Council to discuss the proposed immigration detention facilities at Inverbrackie. The Premier foreshadowed the creation of this group in his ministerial statement to Parliament on the 26th of October

For more information on the facility, visit the Commonwealth Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s website.

Image - Bullet Point Premier's Community Initiatives Fund (22/10/2010)
The Premier's Community Initiatives Fund has been established by the Premier of South Australia to provide financial assistance to organisations that offer direct services and support to members of the South Australian community, but do not receive mainstream funding.

The Fund provides financial assistance for projects that benefit disadvantaged, disabled or socially isolated members of the South Australian community.

For further information see the Community area of this site.

Image - Bullet Point Smart State PC Donation Program (13/10/2010)
 Applications for Round 26 of the Smart State PC Donation Program have opened. For more information visit the Community area of this site.

Image - Bullet Point DPC's Commitment Statement (8/10/2010)
DPC is committed to building an inclusive culture that acknowledges and respects diversity. Our Commitment Statement recognises the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural diversity in the workplace

Reinforcing the principles outlined in the across government Cultural Inclusion Framework, this statement reflects our dedication to developing the cultural competencies of our employees and to acknowledging the professional contribution of Aboriginal people to our agency.

Image - Bullet Point  Local Implementation Plans (28/07/2010)
In November 2008, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to a National partnership Agreement (NPA) on Remote Service Delivery (RSD) to improve the delivery of services in 29 remote Indigenous locations. Through this NPA, the Commonwealth and States will provide a total of $291.2 million over six years in joint funding to improve access to services by Indigenous Australians in remote areas. In South Australia the two RSD communities are Amata and Mimili . Each of the 29 communities across Australia has developed a Local Implementation Plan (LIP) that define targets, actions and performance measures. The plans are available from the Publications area of this site or below.

View the LIPs

Image - Bullet Point ANZAC Day Commemoration Fund - Call for Applications (13/08/2010)
The Anzac Day Commemoration Fund makes available grants of up to $8,000 for projects that will educate the community about the significance of ANZAC Day and commemorate our nation’s military heritage. The fourth round of funding is now open. For details visit the Community area of this site

Image - Bullet Point  On The Lands (22/07/2010)
See the latest edition of the On the Lands Newsletter. The newsletter has more information on the Anangu Work Expo and TAFE Graduates. View further information.

Image - Bullet Point  Release of PCO13 Annual Reporting Requirements 2010(14/07/2010)
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet Circular PCO13 - Annual Reporting Requirements 2010 is now available under the Publications area of this site.

Image - Bullet Point 2010 Calendar of Reconciliation (31/03/2010)
The South Australian Government has partnered with Reconciliation South Australia Inc. in the production of the 2010 Calendar of Reconciliation. Download a copy of the calendar.

Image - Bullet Point Report on the operations of the Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Act 2007 (04/01/2010)
The South Australian Government has prepared a report on the operation of the Climate Change and Emissions Greenhouse Reduction Act 2007. Visit climatechange.sa.gov.au to view the full report.

Image - Bullet Point Lobbyist Code of Conduct and Register (18/11/2009)
Details regarding the South Australian Lobbyist Code of Conduct and Register are now available. View further information.

Image - Bullet Point 2008 - 2009 Annual Report (04/11/2009)
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet Annual Report 2008 - 2009 is now available.

Image - Bullet Point Freedom of Information Release of Cabinet Documents Under the Ten Year Rule (01/10/2009)
A new circular has been developed which sets out the Government’s policy in regard to the release of Cabinet documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1991 after ten years rather than the twenty years currently provided in the Act. This policy is known as "the Ten Year Rule". View further information.

Image - Bullet Point Public Sector Week 09 - More than you think (20/09/2009)
Public Sector Week offers the community the chance to discover the diverse work being done by our state's public sector employees. Investigate, discover and experience what the public sector has to offer during Public Sector Week 21 - 27 November 2009.

Image - Bullet Point ANZAC Day Commemoration Fund (04/08/2009)
Round 3 is now open and applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 16 October 2009. View the Guideline Papers and Application Form for further information.

Image - Bullet Point NAIDOC Week Calendar of Events 5-12 July 2009 (03/07/2009)
NAIDOC Week celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities and our contribution to modern Australia. All Australians are encouraged to participate in NAIDOC Week Activities. View the NAIDOC Calendar of Events for more information.

Image - Bullet Point Public Service Medal Recipients - Queen's Birthday 2009 (09/06/2009)
The Public Service Medal is a prestigious award within the official Australian system of honours and awards. The medal is awarded by the Governor-General in recognition of employees of the Commonwealth, state and territory governments.
View the biographies of recent recipients.

Image - Bullet Point South Australian Budget 2009 (05/06/2009)
Access www.buildingjobs.sa.gov.au for more information regarding the South Australian State Budget 2009 - 2010.

Image - Bullet Point Premier's NAIDOC Awards - Call for Nominations (14/05/2009)
The Premier's NAIDOC Award recognises the outstanding achievements and contribution of an extraordinary South Australian whose service and contributions have had the effect of making a significant difference to the life and welfare o Aboriginal people in South Australia. Click to view further information and the nomination form.