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
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
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
Homelessness Week Action: Fix Our Housing Emergency!!
Friday August 9, 12pm-1:30pmPremier Peter Malinauskas' electorate office, 488 Port Road, Welland It's an emergency.But rents are still allowed to soar. And homes that could house people are still allowed to remain empty. The government's building several hundred public homes, but with 7,000 people homeless and 15,000 people on the waiting-list, that will hardly make … Continue reading Homelessness Week Action: Fix Our Housing Emergency!!
We Are In The Middle Of A Housing Crisis!!
By Duncan Bainbridge We are in the middle of a Housing Crisis!! Every policy and decision-maker and community leader needs to unite to help build the base of support for housing diversity. Without a clear way to achieve a healthy housing system, there is no way out of this current crisis This is a timely … Continue reading We Are In The Middle Of A Housing Crisis!!
Katie And Cassian Need Public Housing
We stand with our member, Katie, and her son, Cassian. Katie's in a horrendous situation: she's had to deal with our massive public housing shortfall (a few hundred extra homes just won't cut it), and some very unfortunate comments from Housing SA staff.Katie abolutely needs public housing. Her rental lease is ending - the house … Continue reading Katie And Cassian Need Public Housing
Housing Trust: Trust Or No Trust, It’s A Systemic Failure!!
By Duncan Bainbridge. Surely the issue at hand is condemnation of the systemic failure of the Housing Trust, and its inability to keep the cohort of staff who were well-trained and good at their job, but completely overwhelmed by the level of work and lack of support and the failure to attract and retain good … Continue reading Housing Trust: Trust Or No Trust, It’s A Systemic Failure!!
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