apnsa2023 2023, Housing And Renting

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

apnsa2023 2023, Housing And Renting, Rita

“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

apnsa2023 2023, Events, Housing And Renting

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

apnsa2023 2023, Housing And Renting

Joint Statement On Rental Reform In South Australia

Anti-Poverty Network SA has joined with other community organisations, including Uniting Communities, Shelter SA, SACOSS (South Australian Council of Social Service), and Better Renting, to produce a joint statement calling for fair rental laws in South Australia. The statement emphasises the urgent need to update rental laws to ensure affordable, safe, and secure housing for renters. … Continue reading Joint Statement On Rental Reform In South Australia

apnsa2023 2023, Housing And Renting

25% Of Rentals Owned By 1% Of Population

According to a recent article in ‘The Guardian’, new data from the Australian Taxation Office reveals that wealth concentration in property investments is an ongoing concern in Australia. Only 1% of taxpayers own nearly a quarter of all property investments in the country. Among property investors, 7% account for 25% of all property investments, with … Continue reading 25% Of Rentals Owned By 1% Of Population

apnsa2023 2023, Housing And Renting, Speeches From Housing Emergency Rally (March 19, 2023), Welfare And Poverty

Luke’s Speech To The Housing Emergency Rally

This speech was given by Luke Skinner, an Anti-Poverty Network SA member, to our Housing Emergency Rally, on March 19, 2023. "We have seen the devastating effects of poverty in our communities, our cities, and our country. Poverty is a social problem, not just an economic one, and it affects so many Australians, regardless of … Continue reading Luke’s Speech To The Housing Emergency Rally

apnsa2023 2023, Housing And Renting, Speeches From Housing Emergency Rally (March 19, 2023), Welfare And Poverty

David’s Speech To The Housing Emergency Rally

"My name is David, I’ve lived in Public Housing for 11 years in a wonderful 3 bedroom unit within a cul-de-sac from 1978. It’s provided us with an amazing sense of security and it’s been absolutely wonderful to live in. I wouldn’t live anywhere else, and in fact I’ve felt most secure in this home. … Continue reading David’s Speech To The Housing Emergency Rally