The Southern Branch Christmas Lunch was held on 12 December, 2024, at Christie Downs Community House. When I was asked to give a talk about poverty I thought long and hard about what to say. I had a lot of ideas running through my head. How to make it meaningful and not boring. How do … Continue reading Speech by Heather Merritt, member of Anti-Poverty Network SA
Housing as a Human Right and the Impact of a Human Rights Act
Speech by Samantha Skinner, Anti-Poverty Network SA Campaigns Co-Coordinator, on 10 December at the SACOSS International Human Rights Day Briefing 'Our rights, our future, right now!' Niina marni everyone, I’m Samantha, and I’m honoured to represent the Anti-Poverty Network SA today to discuss the vital importance of a Human Rights Act and recognising housing as … Continue reading Housing as a Human Right and the Impact of a Human Rights Act
Decoding The Budget: Fighting Poverty, Empowering Change
Tues 14 May from 6:00pm It's time for another Federal Budget!! We're only expecting crumbs for low-income people, so we're going to have pizza, instead!! Join us as a team of anti-poverty activists catch-up online to work through what's announced (and what wasn't announced, but should've been announced!!), and what we can do about it!! … Continue reading Decoding The Budget: Fighting Poverty, Empowering Change
Free Community BBQ – Sunday 28th April, 2024 – 11am-2pm @ Fremont Pk
Join Anti-Poverty Network SA's Northern Suburbs Branch on Sunday 28th April for their inaugural 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 be aware there is a large pond which is not fenced. For more … Continue reading Free Community BBQ – Sunday 28th April, 2024 – 11am-2pm @ Fremont Pk
Open Letter: Passage Of The Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act.
Anti-Poverty Network SA has joined with community organisations, Uniting Communities, Shelter SA, SACOSS (South Australian Council of Social Service), and Better Renting, to produce an open letter commending the state government on the passing of the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act. Other organisations have also signed on in support. While we applaud the recent announcements … Continue reading Open Letter: Passage Of The Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act.