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Really important survey for residents in the City of Onkaparinga & @CityofMarion
Essential to understand how challenging it is to #CoverTheBasics
Putting Food on the Table https://t.co/jpIUQuuM6u
@LGAofSA People also use libraries as important cool & warm zones during summer & winter - something that will become more likely as more people struggle to #CoverTheBasics
@janet_rice @Terese_NCSMC @Foodbank_SA @JFAPurpleOrange The tragic escalation in demand for all food relief services speaks directly to the inadequacy of people's incomes. The most direct path to addressing this is to ensure everyone has an income that enables them to #CoverTheBasics!
SACOSS CEO Ross Womersley was in the @theTiser saying that the swift uptake of note-accepting poker machines and the record losses of 2.2 million per day in 2021-22 is not a coincidence: (paywall): https://t.co/bXrPFnLGCq #CoverTheBasics #NoPokies
Bill woes? One practical step the SA state govt could take now to help people doing it toughest with their #energy bills is to raise the energy #concession (currently just $241.63/y) & make it percentage-based, better targeting those most in need. #CoverTheBasics #CostOfLiving
OUT TODAY: Our latest Cost of Living report, which highlights rapidly increasing rent and rental affordability (& access) problems in regional SA, underlines our call for a big investment in more #PublicHousing
https://t.co/VEuvN0ZrGk #CoverTheBasics #RentalAffordability
@lukehgomes A simple solution this #AntiPovertyWeek Just #RaiseTheRate so everyone can #CoverTheBasics @AlboMP @JEChalmers @AmandaRishworth @ACOSS @AntiPovertyWeek
.@MaresPeter was guest speaker at SACOSS’ AGM last year talking about housing the Australian nation. In this article he goes into the detail of the current state of public housing nationwide: https://t.co/zlocJ9uoGN #PublicHousing #RentalAffordability #CoverTheBasics
People on JobSeeker are struggling to get by and falling behind the cost of living. People will find things even tougher in the future if the government doesn’t #RaiseTheRate https://t.co/yfe7Ddlsbt #JobSeeker #IncomeSupport #CoverTheBasics
Still delighted to see our local MP’s making this call. Best way to ensure people can #CoverTheBasics is to #RaiseTheRate of income support payments. @SACOSS @ACOSS
SA Labor MPs call for Jobseeker increase https://t.co/NZSvArWjgp via @indaily
Ending poverty is the overarching theme of the SACOSS conference this November 18. All are welcome to join frontline government and social service workers in finding solutions that really improve lives. Early bird and member discounts. https://t.co/kGZolDV7lY #CoverTheBasics
The indexation increase in income support payments is more than usual because inflation is so high. And the increase is only $1.80 per day for someone on #JobSeeker. Not even enough for a loaf of bread. https://t.co/CiamjmO3u3 #RaiseTheRate #CoverTheBasics
Our own @RossWomersley talking cost of living now with Leon Byner on @1395FIVEaa including energy efficiency measures that can bring big savings, including to renters doing it tough. #CoverTheBasics #CostofLiving
Let's get this done! Lift minimum energy ratings for new homes - better homes - lower bills - lower emissions - good result! Building Ministers across Australia will be discussing this tomorrow ... #EnergyEfficiency #CoverTheBasics
It’s been over a decade since Australia last improved energy standards for our homes. We��re falling behind the rest of the world, and it is costing us in energy bills. That’s why Renew is leading a community campaign to lift minimum energy ratings for new homes to 7 Stars.
SACOSS joined @ScottADAC of @SAACCON1 in delivering a petition calling for the age of criminal responsibility to be raised to at least 14 years of age. You can join the campaign to #RaiseTheAge here: https://t.co/5ux7BCsjGu #CoverTheBasics #ChangeTheRecord
What’s your story of trying to find paid work? Your real-world experience is something that should inform the federal government’s upcoming Jobs and Skills Summit. Share what you know here: https://t.co/A1lNErw38J #RaiseTheRate #CoverTheBasics
With rising energy prices and the pressing need to reduce emissions, there is no reason not to mandate the building of 7-star homes. SACOSS supports lifting energy performance standards for new homes. https://t.co/99Y7u6Xv8P #CoverTheBasics #EnergyEfficiency #auspol
This National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day https://t.co/oIH19fBEZm reminds us that children should be with their family & community & not in detention. We must raise the age of criminal responsibility. #RaiseTheAge @Change_Record #CoverTheBasics
With rents still going up, Homelessness Week is as good a time as any to tell your MP that it’s time to #RaiseTheRate and increase Jobseeker and Commonwealth Rent Assistance: https://t.co/qfBzgHSqDU #HW2022 #Rental Affordability #CoverTheBasics
Well, this is exciting … we have 4,999 followers. Will you be our 5000th? Follow us if you are interested in social justice, the social services sector, & actions to end poverty & inequality. We advocate and work for a just SA. Retweets appreciated!#CoverTheBasics #HereForSA
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