Children, Youth and Family Services was part of the new Department for Families and Communities. This Department was formed when the Department of Human Services was split into the Department of Health and the Department for Families and Communities in 2004. Children Youth and Family Services changed its name to Families SA in 2006.
The Department for Community Welfare was formerly known as the Department of Social Welfare and Aboriginal Affairs. In 1990 it became the Department for Family and Community Services.
The Department for Family and Community Services was formerly known as the Department for Community Welfare. In 1998 it became Children, Youth and Family Services.
The Department of Social Welfare and Aboriginal Affairs was formed in 1970 by the amalgamation of the Department of Social Welfare and the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. In 1972 it became the Department for Community Welfare.
The Department of Social Welfare joined with the Department of Aboriginal Affairs in 1970 to form the Department of Social Welfare and Aboriginal Affairs.
The Department of Aboriginal Affairs replaced the Aborigines Department in1963. In 1970 it was replaced by the Department of Social Welfare and Aboriginal Affairs.
The Destitute Board was responsible for a number of homes in South Australia. In 1886, under the provisions of the Destitute Person’s Act Amendment Act, responsibilities for children in state care, and the management of children’s Homes, were transferred to the newly-created State Children’s Council. The Board continued to exist and was responsible for the…
The Aborigines Protection Board in South Australia was formed in 1940 as a result of the Aborigines Act Amendment Act 1934 – 1939. It replaced the office of the Chief Protector of Aborigines and the Advisory Council of Aborigines and took over the role of legal guardianship of all Aboriginal Children. In 1963, as result…
The State Children’s Council was formed in 1886 under the requirements of the Destitute Persons Amendment Act, 1886. This Act separated the care of children from the care of other destitute persons by transferring responsibility for children from the Destitute Board to the State Children’s Council. The Council comprised twelve honorary members who oversaw, and…
The Children’s Welfare and Public Relief Board replaced both the State Children’s Council and the Destitute Board in 1926 as a result of the passing of the Maintenance Act 1926. The new Board took responsibility for all matters relating to destitute and neglected children and adults and had the power to proclaim institutions for State…