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JobSeeker…Don’t Get Me Started
Written by Andrew, an Anti-Poverty Network SA member: The JobSeeker Allowance…where do I begin…I first encountered it in 2013, and have been stuck with it ever since, except for irregular stints when I’ve been fortunate enough to get work (and…
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Why Can’t We All Have Housing?
Based on a speech by Renfrey Clarke at Anti-Poverty Network SA’s Cost-Of-Living Community Meeting in Kilburn, on Saturday June 1, 2024. “Why can’t we all have housing? Or even better, secure, affordable housing. Let’s start with the scope of the…
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Decoding The Budget: Fighting Poverty, Empowering Change
Tues 14 May from 6:00pm It’s time for another Federal Budget!! We’re only expecting crumbs for low-income people, so we’re going to have pizza, instead!! Join us as a team of anti-poverty activists catch-up online to work through what’s announced…
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Community Lunch + Meeting: How Do We Solve The Cost-Of-Living Crisis?
WHEN: Saturday June 1, 12:30pm-4pm WHERE: Kilburn Community Centre, 59 Gladstone Avenue There are no affordable rentals. Bills, food, and medicines are getting more expensive. Millions of people live in poverty: job-seekers, students, low-income workers, pensioners, and more. People are…
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Dear Steve: JobSeeker Needs A Raise
Dear Mr Steven Georganas, I’m writing to you in regards to my experience and struggle with living below the poverty line, for more context, the payment made to me known as the ‘JobSeeker Payment’. As an independent 23 year old,…
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Free Community BBQ – Sunday 28th April, 2024 – 11am-2pm @ Fremont Pk
Join Anti-Poverty Network SA’s Northern Suburbs Branch on Sunday 28th April for their inaugural Monthly Community BBQ. There’s going to be free food, some giveaways, and lots of conversation and connecting!! Fremont Park, including the BBQ area and playground are…
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Week Of Action: Labor, Don’t Leave JobSeekers Behind
The next Federal Budget is fast approaching. Budgets are always about priorities: what is more important? Anti-Poverty Network SA, along with other grassroots community groups across the country that represent the experts on poverty, the people living it, will be part…
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Open Letter: Passage Of The Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act.
Anti-Poverty Network SA has joined with community organisations, Uniting Communities, Shelter SA, SACOSS (South Australian Council of Social Service), and Better Renting, to produce an open letter commending the state government on the passing of the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous) Amendment…