Join us outside the ALP National Conference 2026 to demand that governments invest in people and communities, not militarisation, weapons and war. Across Australia, people are facing a housing crisis, rising rents, growing inequality and ongoing cost-of-living pressures. Public housing waiting lists are growing, essential services are stretched, and too many people are being left … Continue reading Social Spending, Not War Spending – Rally 25th July!
Poverty, Trees, And Power: Why APN-SA Stood With ‘Stop The Chop’
When the Adelaide Park Lands Association asked Anti-Poverty Network SA to speak, I initially wasn't sure whether it was our place. We're an anti-poverty organisation. We campaign on issues like social security, housing, homelessness, cost of living and economic justice. At first glance, a rally to protect trees might seem outside our lane. But the … Continue reading Poverty, Trees, And Power: Why APN-SA Stood With ‘Stop The Chop’
Northern Branch – Free Community BBQ
Sunday 26 April 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 January 18, 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 #2". 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
South Australian Renters Need Safe, Affordable, Liveable Homes: Support The Residential Tenancies (Minimum Standards) Amendment Bill 2024
Right now, many South Australians renting privately are facing another tough summer: homes that are too hot, too cold, unsafe, or too expensive to cool or heat. The Residential Tenancies (Minimum Standards) Amendment Bill 2024 would set clear minimum standards for heating, cooling, insulation, ventilation, and energy efficiency to make rental homes safe, healthy, and … Continue reading South Australian Renters Need Safe, Affordable, Liveable Homes: Support The Residential Tenancies (Minimum Standards) Amendment Bill 2024
Labor’s Plan To Let Police Cut Off Centrelink Payments — And Why We Must Keep Fighting It
It’s time for another update on the Labor Government’s Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2025 to give police and ministers the power to strip Centrelink payments from anyone with an arrest warrant for a so-called “serious crime.” Let’s be clear: people affected by this law would not have been … Continue reading Labor’s Plan To Let Police Cut Off Centrelink Payments — And Why We Must Keep Fighting It
Punishing People Without Trial: Why We Oppose the New Centrelink Amendment
Monday, our Campaigns Co-Coordinator Samantha Skinner spoke with Jo Laverty on ABC Adelaide Radio about the federal government’s alarming new amendment giving police and ministers the power to suspend people’s Centrelink payments without a court process. As Samantha said in her interview:“This amendment is one of the most alarming overreaches we’ve seen in years – … Continue reading Punishing People Without Trial: Why We Oppose the New Centrelink Amendment
Event Briefing: “The Unlawful Use Of Mutual Obligations”
Join the Antipoverty Centre and Anti-Poverty Network SA for a critical briefing in Adelaide on the current state of the compulsory activities known as mutual obligations as the government faces a potential Robodebt-scale disaster. Kristin O’Connell (Antipoverty Centre) will unpack how the system has harmed millions and gets in the way of people focusing on … Continue reading Event Briefing: “The Unlawful Use Of Mutual Obligations”
Crafternoon: Anti-Poverty Art & Action
Join us for a cosy and creative Crafternoon at SACOSS, 47 King William Road, Unley! (Enter via Young Street.) We'll share lunch, good company, and get stuck into making posters, fliers, and social media content for upcoming events, campaigns, fundraising efforts, and more. Whether you're an artist, a doodler, want to learn to use Canva, … Continue reading Crafternoon: Anti-Poverty Art & Action
Northern Branch – Free Community BBQ
Sunday 24th August, 2025 - 11am-2pmFremont Park, corner Yorketown & Main North Roads, Elizabeth EastJoin Anti-Poverty Network SA's Northern Suburbs Branch on Sunday 27th April for their Monthly Community BBQ. There's going to be free food, some giveaways, and lots of conversation and connecting!! Fremont Park, including the BBQ area and playground are accessible, however … Continue reading Northern Branch – Free Community BBQ