The department is committed to implementing a range of strategies, programs and initiatives to achieve our objectives in line with our purpose, vision and strategic goals.

Highlights from the 2023-24 year include:

• Negotiated strong outcomes for South Australia and supported the Premier in intergovernmental forums, including through National Cabinet and the Council for the Australian Federation. This involved advocacy on key issues, including health reform, disability reform, housing, gender-based violence, skills, extending the Goods and Services Tax No Worse Off Guarantee, and implementing a National Firearms Register. It also involved continued implementation of the Adelaide City Deal.
• Managed international programs for the Premier, Governor and key international stakeholders, diplomatic and official visitors to South Australia, ensuring strategic alignment with state government priorities. Delivered a large cross-section of state events on behalf of the Premier.
• Reviewed and undertook broad consultation on proposed changes to the Emergency Management Act 2004 to ensure that South Australia’s legislative framework provides suitable authority and decision-making structures across response and recovery, and can meet expectations during catastrophic and protracted events, including security threats.
• Implemented the state security strategy, ensuring effective management of foreign interference, terrorism and violent extremism, critical infrastructure, and protective security risks across the state.
• Continued to lead delivery of an innovation and cultural district at Lot Fourteen, increasing occupancy and activation to meet the strategic vision and objectives set out in the Lot Fourteen Strategic Plan: 2022-2026. This included completion of a central park (Kuri Kurru, ‘place of turning seasons’) to provide additional public space and amenity. A review and update of the strategic direction and Lot Fourteen Master Plan was completed, informed by stakeholder engagement, global benchmarking and market analysis.
• Led a different way of working with the community to improve outcomes for children in Adelaide’s northern suburbs, focused around the Swallowcliffe Children’s Precinct in Davoren Park. This included support for events and activities to build community connection, and developing practical initiatives to address children’s health and development needs.
• Through the Major Events Attraction Committee supported the development and elevation of major events to benefit the state’s economy and grow visitation.
• Identified opportunities across government to develop and enhance investment attraction activities in line with the South Australian Economic Statement.
• Delivered a statewide program of community engagement activities including Country Cabinet and major economic forums.
• Helped educate South Australians about the work of the South Australian Government and policies affecting their lives through We Are.SA content, which attracted nearly half a million page views and more than 1.5 million interactions in the 2023/24 financial year.
• Established the Office for AUKUS to coordinate South Australia's preparations to support delivery of the AUKUS submarine program and successfully delivered on the Strategic Land Exchange with the Commonwealth to enable development of the Submarine Construction Yard and Skills and Training Academy at Osborne.
• Established the Office for Autism and launched the state’s first Autism Inclusion Charter. The office provided autism awareness and inclusion training, worked with CALD communities, assisted with the provision of sensory spaces, and launched the AutismWorks media campaign and grant program.
• Delivered whole of government cyber security and resilience capabilities that enhanced the security of systems, safeguarded data and critical ICT infrastructure, expanded our ability to respond to threats, and enabled government services for South Australia.
• Improved service delivery to South Australians through the implementation of higher capacity and more resilient connectivity infrastructure and delivered whole of government collaboration platforms and modern digital services.
• Delivered the Serving South Australia — One Stop Shop initiative by increasing the number of transactions and credentials available through the online dashboard on sa.gov.au.
• Implemented priority elements of the Data Strategy for South Australia and worked with agencies across government on targeted and priority analytical projects.
• Revised and enhanced the Information Sharing Guidelines to provide readers with enhanced clarity about the legislation. Progressed intergovernmental data sharing with the commonwealth by working to achieve accreditation as an accredited data services provider under the commonwealth’s data sharing scheme.
• Introduced a Multicultural South Australia Ambassador Program to activate the South Australian Multicultural Charter and to embed its principles within the workforce and business practices of South Australia's leading organisations.
• Continued to provide support to our multicultural communities to keep their languages alive among younger generations through additional investment in community language schools in South Australia.
• Undertook a skills, qualifications, and professional experience review of South Australia's migrant communities.
• Hosted the annual South Australian Multicultural Festival in partnership with multicultural organisations and a wide range of community groups to celebrate and engage with South Australia's migrant communities.
• Piloted a Multicultural Women's Micro Business Fund to assist women to establish their own enterprises.
• Developed an online South Australian Multicultural Services Directory to list organisations that offer information, advice, support and networking opportunities for our diverse community.
• Supported the development of the arts and culture sector through the provision of grant funding, to individuals, organisations and groups to enable the creation and presentation of new work, including in new contexts.
• Maintained a focus on the implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Strategy for South Australia, including through new partnerships and broad ranging opportunities.
• Delivered a range of strategic initiatives through the Music Development Office and in partnership with arts organisations, cultural institutions and creative businesses that has leveraged investment and strengthened sustainability across the sector.
• Established the Artists at Work Taskforce to address work insecurity and income inequality experienced by some South Australian artists and arts workers.
• Strengthened South Australia’s creative and cultural international reputation through investment in the development and presentation of artistic and creative content for global audiences.
• Commenced development of a new, 10-year landmark cultural policy for South Australia through a comprehensive consultation process.
• Completed construction of the Pavilion at Carrick Hill.
• Supported the Hans Heysen Foundation on the progression of the Hans Heysen Gallery at Hahndorf.