Speech given by Anti-Poverty Network SA member, Ann-Maree, at our 'No One Left Behind' Campaign Launch, on March 1, 2025 I have been asked to speak to you from the position of my lived experiences.As a neurodiverse person who has endured years of poverty unsafe and unstable housing, while not having adequate access to health … Continue reading Ann-Maree’s Speech To ‘No One Left Behind’ Federal Election Campaign Launch
Lester’s Speech To ‘No One Left Behind’ Federal Election Campaign Launch
Speech given by Anti-Poverty Network SA member, Lester, at our 'No One Left Behind' Campaign Launch, on March 1, 2025.My name is Lester Tyley and I’ve been very kindly invited to say a few words concerning the upcoming election and a few issues that have a great deal of personal meaning to myself, and I’m … Continue reading Lester’s Speech To ‘No One Left Behind’ Federal Election Campaign Launch
5 Years Since The COVID Supplement…
5 years ago, something extraordinary happened.Back when it felt like there were days where weeks happen, Scott Morrison stunned almost everyone by announcing the COVID Supplement, doubling the rate of JobSeeker, and lifting millions of people, temporarily, above the poverty-line. It was not an act of empathy, but a panicked response to an unprecedented health, … Continue reading 5 Years Since The COVID Supplement…
Western Suburbs Election School
Friday March 28, 1pm-3pmWoodville South (contact us, for the address) Ready for the Federal Election? Want to help us make sure that the candidates and the community are hearing about poverty and housing, and how to fix the crisis? Our Northwestern Branch is holding a Mini-School for members and supporters to learn about what we … Continue reading Western Suburbs Election School
Sturt (HOLDEN HILL) Candidates Poverty + Housing Forum: Your Voice, Your Future
Saturday March 28, 6-8pm.
Holden Hill Community Centre (82 Valiant Road, Holden Hill).
Want to know where your local candidates stand on issues that matter to you? This is your chance to hear from them directly, as well as the experts: members of the community affected by these issues.
Hosted by Better Renting and Anti-Poverty Network SA.
Southern Suburbs Election School
Saturday March 8, 3pm-5pmChristie Downs Community House, corner Morton and Flaxmill Roads Ready for the Federal Election? Want to help us make sure that the candidates and the community are hearing about poverty and housing, and how to fix the crisis? Our Southern Suburbs Branch is holding a Mini-School for members and supporters to learn … Continue reading Southern Suburbs Election School
Spence (ELIZABETH) Candidates Poverty + Housing Forum: A Future For Spence: Your Voice Counts
Saturday March 22, 12-2pm.
Playford Women's Shed (180 Phillip Highway, Elizabeth South).
Want to know where your local candidates stand on issues that matter to you? This is your chance to hear from them directly, as well as the experts: members of the community affected by these issues.
Hosted by Playford Women's Shed, and Anti-Poverty Network SA.
No One Left Behind: Federal Election Campaign Launch
Saturday March 1, 3:45pm-5:30pmNailsworth Community Hall, 31 D’erlanger Avenue, CollinswoodRSVP to secure your place!!No One Deserves Poverty!!Housing For People Not Profit!! Featuring Victorian housing campaigner Jordan Van Den Lamb (AKA "Purple Pingers"), and national poverty campaigner Kristin O'Connell from The Antipoverty Centre, and locals doing it tough who are fighting for real action!!Despite being told, … Continue reading No One Left Behind: Federal Election Campaign Launch
Speech by Heather Merritt, member of Anti-Poverty Network SA
The Southern Branch Christmas Lunch was held on 12 December, 2024, at Christie Downs Community House. When I was asked to give a talk about poverty I thought long and hard about what to say. I had a lot of ideas running through my head. How to make it meaningful and not boring. How do … Continue reading Speech by Heather Merritt, member of Anti-Poverty Network SA
Poverty, Defence Spending, And Palestine
Speech by Anna Tate, Anti-Poverty Network SA Assistant Campaigns Coordinator, to Palestine Rally, November 10, 2024.I’d like to acknowledge we are on Kaurna land and pay my respects to elders past and present. I would like to acknowledge that poverty disproportionately impacts Aboriginal people, that historically racist policies made it impossible for Aboriginal families to … Continue reading Poverty, Defence Spending, And Palestine