Anti-Poverty Network SA is calling on the State Government to impose a Vacant Houses Levy designed to stop the hoarding of residential property. Safe, secure housing is a human right and bold action is urgently required to reverse the inequities of a broken housing market. Excessive speculative investing must be curtailed and unused dwellings compulsorily … Continue reading Use It Or Lose It: End Homelessness By Acquiring Unused Dwellings
Members Forum + Lunch: ‘Building A Democratic, Inclusive Organisation’
Saturday August 15, 12pm-4pmSACOSS, 47 King William Road, Unley, enter from Young Street (or join through Zoom) Every few months, we bring together our members across Adelaide, to have share updates, discuss ideas and proposals, and plan ahead, while enjoying a hearty lunch. For our next Members Forum, we will have a special conversation on … Continue reading Members Forum + Lunch: ‘Building A Democratic, Inclusive Organisation’
Coordinating Committee Vacancies: Open For Nominations
Anti-Poverty Network SA's Coordinating Committee, which meets every month, online has some gaps at the moment, due to members needing to step back. So we are inviting members who are interested, and who might like to take on a role, to reach out to you us (coordinator@apnsa.org).We currently have the following roles vacant:-Membership Secretary-Minutes Secretary-Social … Continue reading Coordinating Committee Vacancies: Open For Nominations
Campaigns Team Monthly Meeting
Monday August 10, 6:30pm-8pm (SA time), on Zoom Our 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 has picked its Top … Continue reading Campaigns Team Monthly Meeting
Australia’s Real Security Threat Starts At Home
On Saturday, July 25, ordinary Australians gathered outside the ALP National Conference in Adelaide to call for Australia’s wealth to be invested in people - not an escalating arms race. We rallied because we believe Australia is heading down the wrong path. The greatest threats in our lives aren't invading armies—and having American bases here … Continue reading Australia’s Real Security Threat Starts At Home
MEMBERS’ INFO SESSION: Should Anti-Poverty Network SA Incorporate? (PART 2)
Thursday August 6, 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? (PART 2)
Campaigns Team Planning Meeting: PART 2
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?
Social Spending, Not War Spending – Rally 25th July!
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!
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