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.
Thriving Communities: The Time Is Now For The Next Generation Of The South Australian Housing Trust
By David Deex, Anti-Poverty Network SA member, and public housing activistThe South Australian Housing Trust (SAHT) has long played an important role in our state’s development since its creation in December 1936 when the ‘South Australian Housing Trust Act 1936’ was passed through the South Australian Parliament. Whilst much has been said regarding the reasons … Continue reading Thriving Communities: The Time Is Now For The Next Generation Of The South Australian Housing Trust
‘I’m Scared Of My Next Rent Increase’: Survey Of 301 Renters Highlights Ongoing Emergency
On November 8, 2023, Anti-Poverty Network SA released 'I'm Scared Of My Next Rent Increase', our latest renting report, which includes the findings of a survey of 301 low-income renters.This year's survey, the third of its kind, has highlighted the profound, ongoing impacts of SA’s rental affordability emergency on people’s health, finances, and stability.Findings illustrate … Continue reading ‘I’m Scared Of My Next Rent Increase’: Survey Of 301 Renters Highlights Ongoing Emergency
‘They Increased The Rent By $100 Per Week’: Em’s Rental Story
"I am a 49-year-old single woman, currently receiving Disability Support Pension, though until 4 years ago I was working part-time for a credit union in the city. I moved into my house 6 years ago; it is a 3-bedroom private rental. I live alone. 14 years ago I had a stroke leaving me permanently disabled. … Continue reading ‘They Increased The Rent By $100 Per Week’: Em’s Rental Story
Housing In The Public Interest – Markets Are Not the Answer
“Housing is recognised as a human right – with this in mind, in South Australia we have over 7,000 people without suitable housing including rough-sleeping, couch-surfing, and inappropriate accommodation. At the same time we have 17,000 people on South Australia’s public housing wait-list. These statistics show that there is a housing crisis happening in our … Continue reading Housing In The Public Interest – Markets Are Not the Answer
SURVEY: Tell Us About Your Experiences As A Renter
Anti-Poverty Network SA has created this survey to learn about the experiences of private renters, especially those on low incomes, during this period of great financial and personal stress for tenants. We want to campaign for a fairer housing system, a housing system that puts the needs of renters first. We want affordable, dignified, stable, … Continue reading SURVEY: Tell Us About Your Experiences As A Renter
Over 40 Organisations Calling For Urgent Action On The Rental Crisis
This week, Anti-Poverty Network SA, Better Renting, SACOSS (South Australian Council of Social Service), Shelter SA, and Uniting Communities, released a Joint Letter on Renting Reform, signed by over 40 state and national organisations.The letter, which you can read here, calls for the State Government to act to increase protections for renters, by:1. Capping rent … Continue reading Over 40 Organisations Calling For Urgent Action On The Rental Crisis
“This Is A Humanitarian Crisis”: Speech By Rita To Homelessness Week Rally
This speech was given by Rita Sacchetta, Anti-Poverty Network SA members, at our 'Invest In Public Housing' Rally, as part of Homelessness Week, on August 13, 2023. "Hi. My name is Rita, I'm one of the coordinators of the Anti-Poverty Network Northern Branch. We are here today because everyone deserves a house. Everyone deserves a … Continue reading “This Is A Humanitarian Crisis”: Speech By Rita To Homelessness Week Rally
Invest In Public Housing – Homelessness Week Action
Sunday August 13, 2pm430-434 Morphett Street, near Whitmore Square In the face of the rental crisis, that has ravished so many people across the country with rent stress and the threat of homelessness, all the while being at the mercy of real estate agents and landlords, we have seen a deafening and insulting lack of … Continue reading Invest In Public Housing – Homelessness Week Action
If You Are Eligible For A Payment, You Should Apply
If you are eligible for a Centrelink payment, you should apply for it. We all know interacting with the welfare system has been designed to be extraordinarily frustrating, stigmatising, and time-consuming. But, do not give the government the satisfaction of not claiming what you are entitled to, legally and morally. Sometimes we hear people say … Continue reading If You Are Eligible For A Payment, You Should Apply
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