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South Australia’s biggest homelessness organisations have asked the State Government to hit pause on its reform to the sector, amid concerns the proposed bureaucratic changes could lead to a reduction in funding for people experiencing homelessness.
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Permanently doubling Centrelink payments in the wake of COVID-19 will “dramatically” increase the number of private rentals that are affordable to South Australians on low incomes, but there is a “cruel twist”, says Anglicare SA.
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South Australian welfare groups have called on the State Government to address what they say are inexcusable and entrenched realities facing low-income earners, as a Parliamentary inquiry gets underway to uncover the extent of poverty in the state.
South Australia’s annual spending on out-of-home care services could soon hit $1 billion unless the State Government rethinks its child protection model, welfare groups have warned.
A city councillor’s proposal to have security guards patrol Hutt Street to reduce anti-social behaviour will only move any problems elsewhere, AnglicareSA CEO Peter Sandeman says.
Two converted vans will start delivering brand new clothes to people in need as part of an Australian-first “Mobile Wardrobe” service.
