Bernie Barrett

◾Deputy Director @BetterRentingAU | Kaurna Yarta | she/her

[Better Renting @BetterRentingAU]

Today we launched our report, "Cruel Summers", based upon working with 109 renters over summer to track summer conditions in their rental homes... 🧵

[Better Renting @BetterRentingAU]

Imagine after the next federal election knowing you helped build the power of renters, made a difference in key seats, influenced who formed government and won policies to make renting better. That's the new job in our team! Applications due by 26 Feb: https://t.co/nzA3zCqyc3

[HealthyHomes @HealthyHomesAus]

Today the NSW Government has announced $206 million dollars in funding for energy upgrades in Social Housing and low income renters to reduce the cost of energy bills and make their homes healthier!
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[Bernie Barrett @Bernie_101]

@_ClaireConnelly I started saying it ironically, and it became sincere so quickly that I didn't even realise it was happening.

[Bernie Barrett @Bernie_101]

@SwelteringCity In WA social housing tenants can "apply" for insulation if they're over 80. Make that one make sense!

[Bernie Barrett @Bernie_101]

Got to celebrate a great win for SA renters today!!! Ending no cause evictions. Making it easier to rent with pets. More rights for SA renters.

Sadly, the celebrations were cut short because I had to go home to clean for my rental inspection tomorrow 🙃

Ebbs and flows.

[Better Renting @BetterRentingAU]

Big News for South Australian Renters!
Today, a bundle of rental reforms passed through the SA upper house 🏛️:
🚫 No more no-cause evictions!
🐾 Pet-friendly rentals without unreasonable denial!
📆 60-day notice for lease endings!
🌟 Among a slew of other reforms.

[Bernie Barrett @Bernie_101]

Amazing breakout on community organising from @RAHUnion at the @AntiPovertyN_SA conference.
These conversations are hard, but they are ones worth having!
#NoOneDeservesPoverty #APNSA2023Conference

[Bernie Barrett @Bernie_101]

"1 in 8 adults and 1 in 6 children in Australia are living in poverty." Alarming figures to start off our morning at the @AntiPovertyN_SA conference.
#NoOneDeservesPoverty #APNSA2023Conference

[Better Renting @BetterRentingAU]

Our upcoming Summer Renter Researcher project will be the last one and we want to finish with a bang!

It will be bigger than ever with 100 renter researchers on board.

Can you chip in to help make this big dream a reality?!
https://t.co/81G6bXgvcT

[Bernie Barrett @Bernie_101]

Fkn gross. How can landlords be surprised that people think they're skeezy when they openly tell on themselves like this?!

[Better Renting @BetterRentingAU]

Landlords discussing "criteria" for tenants, with one admitting they avoid single women due to perceived DV risks and NSW's new laws. This is a peek into ongoing rental discrimination. Housing is a need, not a privilege that landlords get to gatekeep! https://t.co/4gFsB0X3W9

[Tenants' Union of NSW @TUNSW]

Have you had experience of eviction? Speak up now to change NSW renting laws!

We've created some resources to help you with your contributions to the NSW Government's consultation.

Take a look! https://t.co/2MoIlcM9Pn

[Bernie Barrett @Bernie_101]

Fuck yeah! 👏🎊

[Better Renting @BetterRentingAU]

BREAKING: @michaels_andrea has committed to banning no cause evictions in SA. People renting in SA should be able to feel secure in their homes, this is a great step to help make that possible. 👏#MakeRentingFairSA

[Bernie Barrett @Bernie_101]

It was great speaking at the #SACOSSconference today who pays for inefficient rental housing in South Australia. The obvious (and true) answer is renters. But we ALL pay for inefficient housing. In emissions, in public health costs and in energy waste.

[South Australian Council of Social Service @SACOSS]

.@Bernie_101 & @JoelDignam from @BetterRentingAU discuss how inefficient rental housing means renters in #SouthAustralia are missing out on benefits of up to $400m per year. #SACOSSConference

[Bernie Barrett @Bernie_101]

It's 12°C in my bedroom right now. I've never wanted insulation more in my life!

[Better Renting @BetterRentingAU]

Is your home warm enough during winter? Most Aussie renters woke up shivering in their homes this morning. Join our community of renters to make rental homes warmer and safer! Apply to become a Renter Researcher today: https://t.co/ziVVgjMmYV

[Bernie Barrett @Bernie_101]

Register now at https://t.co/fVaavuMP5b.

[Bernie Barrett @Bernie_101]

Join me on Wed 7 June in Adelaide for the SACOSS Essential Services: Who pays? Who profits? Who benefits? conference! Let's explore the future of essential services with industry experts and spark new conversations on payment, profit, and benefit.

[Better Renting @BetterRentingAU]

We are on the hunt for a Campaigner/Project Officer to join our team & applications are closing soon! Just 5 days left to apply, time is running out. Don't miss your chance to be part of our exciting and impactful work.

Find out more and apply here: https://t.co/A7EnvMVU4E

[Bernie Barrett @Bernie_101]

Come work with me!

[Better Renting @BetterRentingAU]

We're hiring for a campaigner/project officer to join our team and help work on @HealthyHomesAus. This is an exciting chance to help us win a change that will make a huge difference for millions of renters. Applications close 11 April. https://t.co/gCnnCJOLuJ

[HealthyHomes @HealthyHomesAus]

📣 Eastern Arrernte woman Enid Young’s lawyers are in the High Court today calling for compensation for her community after years of living in uninhabitable and unsafe housing.

Follow @gratafund for updates!

#housingjustice #remotehousing #healthyhomes
@_ALRAR_