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25.01.2022 Please be advised a Code Red is currently in place for Victor Harbor, Murray Bridge and Mt Gambier.

24.01.2022 Let there be light - and shade! Thanks to the amazing folk at REDARC Electronics young people in our Junction House (emergency housing for 15-18 year-olds who h...ave experienced homelessness or are at risk of rough sleeping) now have new window coverings, just in time for the hot weather. To Barb and the whole Redarc team, thank you for not only funding this initiative, but the care and effort you put in to making this a reality. #freedomtothrive See more

23.01.2022 Start your year with a roundtable discussion on Financial Stewardship in the community housing sector, facilitated by Professor Chris Leishman, Director, Centre for Housing, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Adelaide. This CHCSA Leadership Workshop will be held on 20 January at the University of Adelaide, exploring examples of best practice in the non-profit housing sector across Australia and internationally. Topics covered will include: What kinds of accounting ...and financial reporting systems are being used, or should be used; Who are non-profits accountable to, and how does this shape reporting requirements; What ideas could be borrowed from other jurisdictions and piloted in the non-profit sector in South Australia? What are the barriers to experimentation and innovation? Register at the link below.

22.01.2022 Living in my own home would give me security, comfort and safety. I know it would be overwhelming, but in the most positive way ever." - CONNIE #communityhousing

22.01.2022 A partnership between community housing provider Housing Choices South Australia, developer Nightingale Housing and the Government of South Australia will help more South Australians achieve the great Australian dream of owning their own home. The organisations today announced the launch of a new, $10 million, 34-apartment development to be built at Bowden. The project, which will begin construction this year, will include at least 75% affordable housing allocation for low a...nd moderate income South Australians. Find out more in the media release from the office of Hon Michelle Lensink MLC here > https://fal.cn/3dCsM Photo credit - Hon Michelle Lensink MLC

22.01.2022 We're pleased to release our 2020 Year in Review newsletter, including major recent announcements from community housing providers, and where to for CHCSA in 2021 and beyond. We hope you enjoy it!

21.01.2022 "The year that changed homelessness" This Friday is the last chance to register for the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute - AHURI National Homelessness Conference 2020. The online event, being held on December 1 and 2, will examine the impact that COVID-19 and last summer's bushfires have had on the housing sector, and discuss the major challenges and opportunities moving forward. ... For more information or to register: ahuri.eventsair.com/national-homelessness-conference-2020/

21.01.2022 For some, home isn't a safe place to be during COVID-19. Today is White Ribbon Australia Day, a day about raising awareness of and commit to take action toward the prevention of men's violence against women. And, as South Australia enters day 2 of a statewide mandatory lockdown, the message has never been more important. ... To women in our community please be advised, it is OK to leave your house if you feel unsafe. If you are worried about your safety, please reach out to one of the crisis support lines listed in the graphic below. To men who are worried about their own controlling or potentially violent behaviour, in South Australia the Don't Become That Man counselling service and intervention helpline is available Mon-Fri 8am-8pm on 1300 24 34 13. #whiteribbon #whiteribbonday2020

19.01.2022 We are pleased to today launch the Leadership Workshop Series, to harness the talents of leaders within the sector to shape the future of the community housing sector, to build capacity and again raise the bar. The workshops aim to foster a spirit of collaboration and knowledge sharing across the sector by recognising that all parts of the sector and external industry experts have a valuable contribution to make to policy and industry development. Starting in December, the w...orkshops will be led by respected experts in their field spanning governance, finance, development/asset management and specialised housing. For more information and to register, visit https://chcsa.org.au/leadership-workshop-series/

16.01.2022 COMING UP NEXT WEEK: CHCSA Leadership Workshop Series - Governance. In the first of our leadership series, this workshop looks at how best to improve and streamline the broader governance environment that oversees the community housing sector and its relationships with Governments. The workshop will be an opportunity to consider the various agreements, reporting obligations, approval frameworks and processes that govern the sector and test whether improvements can be made f...or the betterment of the sector as a whole. LOCATION: Uni SA City West Campus TIMING: 9.30am - 12pm, Wednesday 2 December 2020 FACILITATOR: Matt Clemow, Director, Social Policy Solutions. REGISTER > https://fal.cn/3bJUT

16.01.2022 TOMORROW: Join us for the third in the CHCSA Leadership Workshop Series on the topic of Governance, with Matt Clemow, Director, Social Policy Solutions. This workshop intends to discuss and unpack the many governing arrangements that exist between Governments and the sector, and how they can be improved. Date: Wednesday 17 Feb, 8.30am - 12pm... Venue: Barr Smith South 1062, Adelaide Uni Topic: Governance Register: https://fal.cn/3dqai See more

16.01.2022 A pop-up COVID-19 testing site is open near Brickworks (Torrensville). Open 29 November to Sunday 6 December, 8am - 6pm. Thebarton Community Centre, corner... of Ashwin Parade and South Road No booking or referral needed. All ages. Get tested if: You have any symptoms of COVID-19, even if mild, as soon as symptoms appear. You have been at the affected locations at the specified date and time. You have been asked by SA Health to get a test. After your test: Go straight home. Avoid contact with other people. Stay in self-isolation until you receive a negative test result. Find more information and testing options at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDtesting

15.01.2022 UPDATED VENUE DETAILS: Due to a high number of registrations we are relocating next week's CHCSA Leadership Workshop on Governance to a larger venue. All the details below Date: Wednesday 17 Feb, 8.30am - 12pm Venue: Barr Smith South 1062, Adelaide Uni Topic: Governance... Register: https://fal.cn/3dk4R The workshop is the third in the CHCSA series and intends to discuss and unpack the many governing arrangements that exist between Governments and the sector, and how they can be improved. The increased space means we can continue to accept further registrations for this event, which will be facilitated by Matt Clemow, Director, Social Policy Solutions. We look forward to seeing you there!

14.01.2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE: December Leadership Workshops Rescheduled to 2021. Since launching the Leadership Workshop Series at our AGM on 13 November, it’s fair to say a lot has happened in South Australia. Last week’s lockdown and then easing of restrictions over the weekend has created uncertainty which has unfortunately impacted our plans for the December workshops.... While it’s hoped that we’ll see a further easing of restrictions on December 1, we have decided to play it safe and reschedule the planned December workshops to February and March 2021. This will hopefully also allow us to accommodate more attendees. The January 20 workshop and February 3 workshop are unaffected. REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Anyone who registered for the first two workshops on Governance or Specialised Housing, is asked to re-register for the new dates in February/March: https://fal.cn/3bNfC Anyone who registered for the January/February workshops on Finance and Strategic Development are unaffected by this change. To find out more and register for the 2021 Leadership Workshop Series events and dates, please visit the dedicated landing page on our website: https://fal.cn/3bNfD

14.01.2022 Support is still available for mental health, families, the vulnerable and elderly. Please see the list of contacts below. Take care, stay safe. #COVIDSafe

14.01.2022 To assist the community's most vulnerable during the current hot weather, the Australian Red Cross - South Australia has activated its Telecross REDi heatwave response service. The service assists isolated people cope with extreme weather events through a daily phone call. People at risk, such as people who live alone, have a disability, are experiencing mental illness, are housebound, frail, aged, recovering from an illness or accident, are encouraged to register, or have ...someone register for them. To register 1800 188 071 or by emailing [email protected].

13.01.2022 School’s out for summer! Here’s some great sessions being run at our Hackham Community Centre over the holidays. See you there!

13.01.2022 Thousands of low-to-moderate income earners are locked out of the market. Out of housing, into caravans and cars, onto couches and into the streets. Maria Palumbo from Junction Australia has penned an op-ed in today's The Advertiser highlighting the challenges of the current rental and home affordability market.

13.01.2022 Housing Choices South Australia and Catherine House - Support for Women Experiencing Homelessness have announced they will merge to provide even greater support for South Australian women at risk of or experiencing homelessness. By working together, we will be better able to help the growing number of women, particularly older women experiencing homelessness, to access safe, quality, affordable long-term housing. - Linda Matthews, CEO of Catherine House. Read more here: https://fal.cn/3buvf

12.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has placed our health workers under immense pressure, putting their physical, mental and social well-being at risk. TEN is an app designed by health professionals for health professionals, and makes accessing support quick, easy and private. For more information, see below or follow this link - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ten/

08.01.2022 Our community housing members like Junction Australia provide safe, stable and secure housing for those who need it most. A heartwarming story - thank you for sharing Cassandra and Junction Australia. #communityhousing

08.01.2022 We're at Adelaide University today for the third in our CHCSA Leadership Workshop Series, with discussion on the topic of 'Governance' being led by Matt Clemow, Director, Social Policy Solutions. Today's session is touching on the role of community housing provider boards, policy delivery capacity and the many governing arrangements that exist between governments and the sector - and how they can be improved. Thank you to everyone in attendance today, it's pleasing to see such a strong turnout from the community housing sector and we're looking forward to a robust and productive discussion.

06.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has well and truly tested the resilience of vulnerable households, impacting physical and mental health conditions, work, schooling, relationships, housing affordability and housing quality. Join Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute - AHURI for a FREE webinar on Monday 14 December at 11am (AEDT), where they will discuss their findings about the interrelated impacts that COVID-19 has had on vulnerable households, what coping mechanisms are being adopted, where the gaps are in policy responses and what the implications are for future housing policy interventions. To find out more or to register: https://bit.ly/38AAsV2

05.01.2022 Today, we start a six day circuit breaker to help curb the second wave of COVID-19 in our State. While our offices and sites are temporarily closed, our staff continue to work remotely to support South Australians.

02.01.2022 UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Leadership Workshop Series - Governance Last week we announced the Community Housing Leadership Workshop Series, designed to harness the talents of leaders within sector to shape the future of community housing, to build capacity and again raise the bar. The first workshop will be on the topic of Governance, looking at how best to improve and streamline the broader governance environment that oversees the community housing sector and its relationships with ...governments. LOCATION: Uni SA City West Campus TIMING: 9.30am - 12pm, Wednesday 2 December 2020 FACILITATOR: Matt Clemow, Director, Social Policy Solutions. To find out more and register, visit > https://fal.cn/3bDIT

01.01.2022 If you're a South Australian receiving the Centrelink JobSeeker Payment, you could be eligible for a once-off $500 cash boost from the State Government to help ease cost of living pressures. To check your eligibility, head to: www.sa.gov.au/concessions/costofliving