Acknowledgement of Country

The Department of Human Services acknowledges and respects Aboriginal peoples as the state’s first people. The department recognises Aboriginal peoples as traditional owners and occupants of lands and waters in South Australia.

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

We are committed to ensuring that the needs and aspirations of Autistic Aboriginal peoples are incorporated in the design, development and implementation of this Action Plan.