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Wednesday, November 21

Inquiry to shine light on SA’s ‘inexcusable’ poverty rate

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.

Warning on ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’ of child protection spending

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.

Hutt Street security guards won't fix any problems: AnglicareSA CEO

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.

Adelaide to trial "Mobile Wardrobe" service for people in need

Two converted vans will start delivering brand new clothes to people in need as part of an Australian-first “Mobile Wardrobe” service.

AnglicareSA Cathedral Banquet

More than 300 people attended AnglicareSA’s annual banquet in St Peter’s Cathedral, with proceeds helping those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Council's dry zone decision lacks compassion: Anglicare

Adelaide City Council has failed to show compassion to the most vulnerable members of the community by endorsing another extension of the parklands dry zone, the CEO of AnglicareSA says.

AnglicareSA Cathedral Banquet

AnglicareSA held a banquet at St Peter’s Cathedral this month to raise funds in support of emergency assistance programs in Adelaide’s north.