Gifts and Benefits Policy
Version 2.0 approved 30 May 2023
The Gifts and Benefits Policy (PDF 229 KB) sets out the mandatory requirements and standard of conduct regarding gifts and benefits offered in the course of employment activities.
Applicability
This policy applies to all employees and contracted staff of SA Health; that is all employees and contracted staff of the Department for Health and Wellbeing (DHW), Local Health Networks (LHNs) including state-wide services aligned with those Networks, and SA Ambulance Service (SAAS).
Out of Scope
This Policy does not apply where:
- A gift or benefit is an award that recognises employee achievements through the SA Health Awards and similar local award schemes.
- A donations or bequest is made to SA Health, which must be managed in line with the Charitable Gifts and Donations Policy (PDF 572KB).
Procedure to submit a declaration of a gift or benefit received
Accepted gifts and benefits with an estimated valued of $50 and above must be declared on the relevant Gifts and Benefits Register within seven days of receipt. Declarations to be made by completing all fields on the Gifts and Benefits Register available on the SA Health intranet.
DHW employees can declare gifts and benefits by emailing health.giftsbenefits@sa.gov.au
LHN and SAAS employees must declare gifts and benefits to their local contacts.
Gifts and benefits declarations will be published on the SA Health website in line with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet Circular 035 (PC035) – Proactive disclosure of regularly requested information. Proactively disclosing information that is regularly requested and released under FOI ensures that information is shared with all members of the South Australian community.