South Australian Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF)

Our new portal makes claiming unclaimed money easier. Have you moved address, changed your name, lost the paperwork or forgotten about it? You could be entitled to Unclaimed Money. The Department of Treasury and Finance’s (DTF) new cloud-based Unclaimed Money solution has gone live today. Unclaimed money is registered and paid to the Department of Treasury and Finance when corporations are not able to locate and return funds to the rightful owner that exceed the prescribed amount. This new, free solution will boost operational efficiency, enhance service delivery, and provide a seamless digital experience for both applicants and lodgers. It will also improve tracking and management of unclaimed funds. If you believe you’re the owner of any unclaimed money head to: https://lnkd.in/gSfpXPDt #Money #Funds #UnclaimedMoney #Digital #SouthAustralia SA Government Steven G.

Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on 10 December. This year’s theme is a call to recognise the importance and relevancy of human rights in our everyday lives. An often-overlooked human right is economic rights. Economic rights, such as the right to work, fair wages and safe working conditions are essential to human dignity. They form the backbone of a society where everyone can thrive. Societies that prioritise economic equity foster innovation, resilience, and shared prosperity. Whether through policies, business practices, or community initiatives, we all have a role to play in ensuring economic rights are upheld. Human Rights Day is the last day of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. Together, we can make a difference. #HumanRightsDay #SouthAustralia #WhiteRibbon #16daysofactivism

Last week, His Excellency Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic, led a Czech business and government delegation to South Australia. During his visit, His Excellency toured Lot Fourteen, where he attended presentations on South Australia's strategic direction for cyber security by Will Luker, Government Chief Information Security Officer. He also heard from the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre the project team for Lot Fourteen, and the Australian Space Discovery Centre. These meetings provided a valuable opportunity to explore potential collaboration between South Australia and the Czech Republic, particularly in the rapidly growing sectors of cyber, defence, and space. #SouthAustralia #CyberSecurity #Defence #Space Will Luker Matthew Salier

Cleanaway Waste Management is one of Australia’s leading waste management and resource recovery companies dedicated to providing complete range of sustainable waste disposal services. Recently, we spoke with John Townsend, Key Account Manager for South Australia. We explored their Greenius Waste Education program, which has been implemented in schools such as The Heights School, and their collaborative efforts with the Department for Education, South Australia. Become a supplier to the Government of South Australia and grow your business, buying4.sa.gov.au. #Buying4SA #Sustainability #WasteManagement #SouthAustralia #Business Office of the Industry Advocate

Today is International Day of People With Disability. This morning we were pleased to gather for a morning tea with guest speaker Robbi Williams, Chief Executive Officer at Julia Farr group, to discuss this year’s theme, ‘Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.’ Robbi spoke about the importance of having open conversations around interdependence – to help each other - with a focus on considering accessibility in the initial and ongoing stages of design for housing, education and transport. At DTF we believe leadership comes from every level in the department, and we are keen to acknowledge and support both colleagues and clients of DTF who live with a disability. They contribute to making our workplace and community a wonderful place to be. Many thanks to SAFA’s CEO, Anthony Coates, for hosting this important conversation. #IDPWD #Disability #Leadership

New aboriginal artwork and acknowledgement of country have been installed in the Office of the Chief Information Officer’s Cyber Security Directorate office at Tech Central, Lot Fourteen. The artwork is by Lawson Dodd, who is a Kaurna, Narungga, Ngarrindjeri artist. He has used elements from his artwork called “Sacred Ground” and it was installed at Lot Fourteen by Ochre Dawn, a First Nations owned company based on Kaurna Country. The inclusion of First Nations artwork in the Cyber Security Directorate office space contributes to the Department of Treasury and Finance’s commitment to reconciliation. The artwork, “Sacred Ground”, reflects the diverse lands of First Nations people in Australia. The colours and textures highlight the unique characteristics of these ancient landscapes, and the cultures connected to them. The symbols within the artwork represent the relationships between land, community, and tradition, emphasising the enduring connection First Nations people have with Country. This piece serves as a reminder of the importance of honouring and preserving these lands and cultural ties. Accompanying the artwork is an Acknowledgement of Country, which also solidifies the impact of recognising the land on which the Cyber Security Directorate operates.

We recently gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of our newest cohort of graduates. Among the 80 participants from 23 diverse agencies, Treasury and Finance was well-represented. These individuals successfully completed Department of Treasury and Finance Graduate Development Program and Finance Officer Program, professional development programs tailored for the public sector. These programs are an investment by the South Australian Government in skills for the future and continue to offer the opportunity to build relationships with like-minded professionals across the South Australian public sector. Both programs have been highly successful and are delivered in collaboration with the University of Adelaide's Professional and Continuing Education (PACE). Registrations are now open for the 2025 programs. For more information contact DTFGraduates@sa.gov.au Professional and Continuing Education

Last week we celebrated our Employee Recognition Awards for 2024. Hosted by our Under Treasurer, Rick Persse AM, the event allowed us to celebrate and recognise staff and teams who have gone above and beyond working on a broad range of projects across our branches. We also recognised staff who had reached 30 years of service in the public sector over the past 12 months. Collectively, their service amounts to more than 900 years of service to the South Australian public! Special guests John Hill and the family of the late Rob Schwarz, were invited to present the awards named in their honour, to the deserving recipients. Congratulations to all those recognised at this event. Our winners: World Class Treasury Award – the Economic Recovery Fund team John Hill Award for Trusted Partner - Procurement Reporting Reform team Fulfilled and Fun Award - Social Club and Rewards and Recognition Committee Innovation and Creativity Award - Sustainability Bond Framework and ESG Commitments team Service Excellence Award - Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Management team Robert Schwarz Award for Compelling Advice - 2024-25 Budget – Key Initiatives Advice team Reconciliation and Engagement Award - Tamara Paton

Meals on Wheels SA supports nearly 12,000 people annually, providing 1.1 million meal services across the State, including to rural and remote locations. Recently celebrating 70 years in South Australia we spoke with Meals on Wheels South Australia CEO Sharyn Broer about the role they play in helping South Australians in need, the psychosocial benefits to its volunteers, and the ongoing relationship in supplying to the South Australian Government. Become a supplier to the Government of South Australia and grow your business, buying4.sa.gov.au. Meals on Wheels SA #Buying4SA #Volunteers #SouthAustralia #Business #Community #Supplier

Today, the Department of Treasury and Finance hosted a special morning tea with guest speaker, Grant Pearson from BaptistCare. Although he acknowledged it was ordinarily a "BBQ stopper", we found it was a great chance for our staff to learn more about the campaign and what each of us can do to help create the generational change needed to stop domestic violence. Our CSO, Scott Bayliss, spoke about how the department and public sector stand against domestic violence, and discussed how we can help and support each other. Staff recently attended the White Ribbon breakfast in Adelaide, the biggest White Ribbon breakfast in the world. Together, we can make a difference and create a safer community. #WhiteRibbonDay #EndViolenceAgainstWomen White Ribbon Australia Rick Persse AM Scott Bayliss