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Contents\r\n\r\nIn Focus - page 3\r\n\r\nGeneral news - page 4\r\nCheck out DCSI online - page 4\r\nStay in touch with Focus - page 4\r\nDCSI building communities for all - page 4\r\nYouth Parliament in session - page 5\r\nCommunity safety and spirit high for South Australians - page 6\r\nInformation about services - page 7\r\n\r\nDisability - page 8\r\nHandy disability information available - page 8\r\nDelivering Child and Youth Services - page 9\r\nRewarding opportunities in disability sector - page 10\r\nMoving into the community One Person at a Time - page 11\r\nInformation for independent living - page 11\r\n\r\nHousing - page 12\r\nFirst of many new homes for South Australians with disability - page 12\r\nHousing transfer for Adelaide’s north and south - page 12\r\nHousing SA – Connecting People to Place - page 13\r\nHave you thought about going solar? - page 14\r\nHousing services online - page 14\r\nHave your tenancy circumstances changed? - page 14\r\nGuarding your home against mould - page 14\r\nBuilding better futures - page 15\r\n\r\nDomiciliary Care - page 16\r\nImproving support for older Australians - page 16\r\nRestoring independence - page 17\r\nConsumer views - page 17\r\n\r\nCommunities - page 18\r\nHelping ease the strain of utilities bills - page 18\r\nConcessions available - page 18\r\nProtecting the vulnerable from domestic violence - page 19\r\nMarch supports LGBTIQ pride - page 19\r\nDo you want to volunteer? - page 20\r\nRecognising our volunteers - page 20\r\nNew signage tackles problem gambling - page 21\r\nDoctors helping problem gamblers - page 21\r\nNew research organisation to improve women’s safety - page 22\r\nServices for South Australian women - page 22\r\nMigrants making major contribution - page 22\r\nNAIDOC Week celebrations - page 23\r\nMulticultural Calendar - page 24\r\n\r\nFocus is produced by the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion.\r\nThe information in this publication can be provided in an alternative format or another language on request, phone (08) 8413 9072