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Michelle Lensink

Tuesday, August 20

New youth strategy finally flagged by State Govt

The Marshall Government has begun developing a new youth strategy for South Australia, amid accusations that it has taken too long to fulfil the election promise.

Homeless legal service shuts after SA Govt funding cut

A community legal service that provides free advice to more than 500 South Australians who experience homelessness each year will be forced to shut at the end of this month following a State Government funding cut.

Human Services Minister Michelle Lensink says no change for residents in government supported accommodation. Photo: Tracey Nearmy / AAP

No change to disability accommodation arrangements: Minister

The State Government says people with disabilities living in State Government accommodation can continue to do so for the immediate future, with plans to privatise the system put on hold.

$75m pledged for remote Aboriginal housing in SA Far North

The State and Federal Governments have signed a new $75 million agreement to improve housing for Aboriginal people in South Australia’s far north – nine months after the previous agreement came to an end.

Disability workers “undeniably angry” about Govt housing transition

Disability workers feel “let down” and fear for their clients’ wellbeing as a result of a State Government decision to transition disability housing to the private sector, a Government-commissioned report says.

"No end in sight" to NDIS delays, says Govt's new supremo

South Australia’s inaugural Disability Advocate says while the state is making good progress in its transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, “endemic” teething problems are still hampering the rollout.

Change to SA energy concession flagged

The State Government will consult with welfare groups next year to determine whether a change to the energy handout would benefit South Australians who are struggling to afford power bills.