Let’s learn to fight back – together!!


Have you been affected by poverty? Ready to take action on the things you care about?

Anti-Poverty Network SA is looking for people who have lived in poverty across Adelaide to be part of a unique opportunity: an 8-month program to build your confidence and skill to speak out on the issues affecting you and your loved ones!!

Starting in late November, we’re running a Campaigning School (don’t worry, no exams – it’ll be much funner than school, we promise!!), with friendly, relaxed monthly sessions, and follow-up activities to practice what you’ve learned.

Sessions will cover:

  • Why we have a poverty crisis and a housing crisis
  • Planning your own event or activity
  • How to deal with politicians
  • How to speak to to the media
  • Having conversations with your community (including that right-wing uncle!!)
  • Doing your own research on topics you care about
  • And lots more!!

Whether you have a little bit of experience in activism, not much, or none at all, if you want to take the next step, there’s no better time – so come join us!!

****REGISTER HERE****

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS IT?

An 8-month education and training program teaching essential skills in grassroots campaigning. It will be in-person (with some online content). There will be 3 local groups:

  • Northern Suburbs
  • Western Suburbs
  • Southern Suburbs

Some sessions will be held locally, and some, with all the 3 local groups together, at a central location (we can assist with transport!!)

WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT?

  • The confidence, skill, and experience to effectively advocate on the issues relating to poverty, and that affect you and your community
  • New friends and connections – other people who care about tackling the poverty crisis and housing crisis as much as you!!
  • There will be a free lunch, every session, and we will be supporting people to stay involved through transport assistance, digital help, a monthly honorarium, and other means

HOW OFTEN DO I HAVE TO PARTICIPATE?

Sessions will be held roughly once a month, with regular communication between sessions from your volunteer Facilitator (a person who, like you, will also have experienced poverty).

They will be regularly checking-in, making sure you feel support.

There will be a small amount of preparation before each session. And each month, as part of the program, there will be a follow-up action that we will encourage you to do, so you can try out what you have just learned!!

WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS A SESSION?

Not to worry, we understand life happens!! If for whatever reason you are unable to make a session, let us know and we can help you catch-up.

ABOUT US

Anti-Poverty Network SA is an anti-racist, anti-colonial, anti-sexist, and pro-queer-rights rights grassroots organisation campaigning to lift people out of poverty and housing crisis.

These values are not just statements — they are principles that guide and shape every action we take: from our campaigns to our events and the way we build and maintain community. We are committed to equity, justice, and liberation for all.

To learn more about our values:

-Our Group Norms
-Our Diversity and Inclusion Statement
-Our Statement of Values

Further Info: e-mail info@apnsa.org or call 0402 681 352.