Monday July 13, 6:30pm-8:30pm (SA time), on ZoomOur Campaigns Team seeks to build pressure for urgent action on the poverty and the housing crises through a wide range of tactics, including protests, forums, community outreach, mutual aid, media engagement, lobbying, policy and research work, and other tools. Our Campaigns Team is planning for the next … Continue reading Campaigns Team Planning Meeting: PART 2
MEMBERS’ INFO SESSION: Should Anti-Poverty Network SA Incorporate?
Thursday July 9, 7pm-8pm (SA time), on Zoom After almost 13 years of incredible activities, Anti-Poverty Network SA wants to invite members to an online info session to consider whether it is time for us to update our legal structure, by becoming an incorporated association.(Currently, we are an unincorporated association, though registered with the Australian … Continue reading MEMBERS’ INFO SESSION: Should Anti-Poverty Network SA Incorporate?
Northern Branch – Free Community BBQ
Sunday 26 July 202611:00 AM - 2:00 PMFremont Park, Elizabeth EastCorner of Yorketown Rd & Main North Rd Join Anti-Poverty Network SA’s Northern Suburbs Branch for their FREE Community BBQ. It's about community, dignity and solidarity. Everyone is welcome. There’s going to be community connection, free food and access to donated essentials: clothing, toys, books, … Continue reading Northern Branch – Free Community BBQ
Nourish and Connect: Western Suburbs Community BBQ
Sunday July 19, 11am-3pmQT Neighbourhood Hub, 67 Spring Street, QueenstownAfter a hugely enjoyable and successful BBQ in November, we are delighted to invite members and supporters to our next Western Branch Community BBQ 'Nourish and Connect #5'. Enjoy some free food and refreshments and get to know your local community as well as having an … Continue reading Nourish and Connect: Western Suburbs Community BBQ
Campaigns Team Planning Meeting
Monday June 22, 6:30pm-8:30pm (SA time), on ZoomOur Campaigns Team seeks to build pressure for urgent action on the poverty and the housing crises through a wide range of tactics, including protests, forums, community outreach, mutual aid, media engagement, lobbying, policy and research work, and other tools. With the State Election campaign well and truly … Continue reading Campaigns Team Planning Meeting
Members’ Lunch + Educational Forum: ‘Solidarity: All-Year Round, Not Just On Survival Day’
Saturday June 6, 12pm-3:30pmSACOSS, 47 King William Road, Unley (enter from Young Street); Zoom option availableEvery few months, we host a free lunch for all members and supporters, followed by an educational forum on a topic related to our interests, and updates about our latest campaigns and community work. This June, our theme is: 'Solidarity: … Continue reading Members’ Lunch + Educational Forum: ‘Solidarity: All-Year Round, Not Just On Survival Day’
“Make No Mistake: Poverty Is A Political Choice”
Response to 2026 Federal Budget from Anti-Poverty Network SA member, Samantha, May 13, Parliament, North Terrace, Adelaide. I want to begin by acknowledging that we meet today on Kaurna Country — stolen land. Land that was never ceded. I pay my respects to First Nations Elders past and present, and especially to any First Nations … Continue reading “Make No Mistake: Poverty Is A Political Choice”
“My Rent Will Rise By 21% Next Month”
Response to 2026 Federal Budget from Anti-Poverty Network SA member, Mel, May 13, Parliament, North Terrace, Adelaide. I have been renting privately through real estate companies for a couple of decades, ever since my divorce. I have helped landlords pay their mortgages and buy expensive cars. I have passed almost 80 unit inspections and therefore … Continue reading “My Rent Will Rise By 21% Next Month”
“Poverty Signs Death Certificates”
Response to 2026 Federal Budget from Anti-Poverty Network SA member, Mel, May 13, Parliament, North Terrace, Adelaide.“Poverty doesn’t just impact health. It signs death certificates.”Dear Jim,While you were reading your budget speech I was online engaging in a lecture about poverty, inequality and disadvantage in Australia.You had a lot to say about how great this … Continue reading “Poverty Signs Death Certificates”
2026 Federal Budget Response
Wednesday May 13, 11am-12pmParliament House, North Terrace, AdelaideIt's Federal Budget week!! Apart from some tinkering with the Capital Gains and the Negative Gearing tax concessions, we're not expecting much (no raise to JobSeeker or other payments, no extra funding for public housing), but we're planning a small but strong response: we'll be coming together on … Continue reading 2026 Federal Budget Response