From Anti-Poverty Network SA member, AnnieI was a regular, caring person. Still, sometimes I wondered how a person could have so much discord in their lives; their desperation and despair could make me step back when they needed someone to step forward. Then, at 49 years old, I found myself living in a tent alongside … Continue reading “Each Day Is A Fight To Maintain Our Physical And Mental Health”
“We Were Almost Homeless”
Speech by Katie to Anti-Poverty Network SA Kilburn Community Lunch and Meeting, September 28, 2024I have been invited to share my experience with the public housing system in SA. Before I start, I wanted to introduce you to my co-speaker, Cassian. Cassian has a severe form of cerebral palsy and complex epilepsy. He requires substantial … Continue reading “We Were Almost Homeless”
Navigating a Cultural Shift – New Ideas of Interaction
Presentation at the AHRUI Australian Homelessness Conference 2024 Gathering Momentum 13-14 August 2024 Adelaide Convention Centre By Dr Sonia Masciantonio PhD and Duncan Bainbridge of the SYC Sponsored Lived Experience Engagement Service for THE SA Housing Trust It’s a new way of working from the sector in SA and requires a shift in power dynamics … Continue reading Navigating a Cultural Shift – New Ideas of Interaction
Community Lunch + Meeting
Saturday September 28, 12:30pm-4:30pmKilburn Community Centre, 59 Gladstone StreetRegister HereFacebook EventNo affordable rentals, and 15K on the public housing waiting list. Other living costs keep rising. Millions of people – job-seekers, pensioners, low-income workers, students – are struggling to get by.It is a crisis for so many of us. But the Government is only giving … Continue reading Community Lunch + Meeting
Rent-Freeze Letter-Writing Working Bee
Saturday August 31, 12pm-1:30pm, SACOSS (47 King William Road, Unley - enter from Young Street); Zoom option available It's time for a rent-freeze!! Join members/supporters for a fun, friendly session, where we will be writing letters to politicians about why we need a rent-freeze. We will provide you with notes, guidance, and lots of encouragement!! … Continue reading Rent-Freeze Letter-Writing Working Bee
We’re Literally Fighting For People’s Lives
Speech by Samantha Skinner, Anti-Poverty Network SA Campaigns Coordinator, at our Homelessness Week Rally outside Premier Peter Malinauskas' office, August 9, 2024Welcome everyone and thank you for joining us today to mark Homelessness Week 2024. My name is Samantha and I’m one of the Anti-Poverty Network SA’s volunteer Campaigns Co-coordinators. We’re here today to address … Continue reading We’re Literally Fighting For People’s Lives
Addressing Poverty: Moral Imperative, Strategic Investment
Written by Melissa, Anti-Poverty Network SA member, and longtime anti-poverty activistDear Minister Rishworth, Re: The Urgent Need to Address the Dangers of Poverty in Australia I am writing to you to express my deep concern about poverty in Australia as someone who lives below the poverty line I know these dangers all too well and … Continue reading Addressing Poverty: Moral Imperative, Strategic Investment
The ‘Housing Roadmap’ Unpacked
By David Deex, Anti-Poverty Network SA member, and public housing activistThe State Government recently released a ‘Housing Roadmap’ of which the biggest things were more money to support infrastructure for private development in land releases. This is effectively ‘crown land’ released by the government. In addition, proceeding their housing roadmap, the government announced the removal … Continue reading The ‘Housing Roadmap’ Unpacked
Dear Amanda: The Ball’s In Your Court
Written by Jane (not her real name).Dear Amanda, Long-term constituent, first-time caller. I have been part of your electorate and the broader Adelaide southern suburbs since childhood. I was pleased to be able to buy my first house here when I returned from interstate study and work in late 2017, and I drive past your office … Continue reading Dear Amanda: The Ball’s In Your Court
Why Does Health Equity Matter?
Speech by Jasmin Witham at Anti-Poverty Network SA’s Cost-Of-Living Community Meeting in Kilburn, on Saturday June 1, 2024.My name is Jasmin, I'm a volunteer with APNSA, working mostly with the campaign's team. Once upon a time I did a midwifery degree – then health issues meant I needed to change my career path; so now … Continue reading Why Does Health Equity Matter?
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