South Australian Council of Social Service in Unley, South Australia | Non-profit organisation

South Australian Council of Social Service

Locality: Unley, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8305 4222

Address: 47 King William Rd 5061 Unley, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.sacoss.org.au

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24.01.2022 Can you help us get the word out? Listen Up Music are bringing you a one-of-a-kind song challenge - the #JobSeeker Anthem. You can be a part of it in two ways. 1. If you're a talented singer, songwriter or musician - you can enter the competition! You could win a $10,000 prize and help call for a desperately needed increase in the #JobSeeker rate http://www.listenupmusic.com.au/events/jobseeker-anthem 2. You can donate and become one of the 100+ "Friends of Jobseekers", whose contributions to the crowdfunding effort will help cover the cost of the contest prizes. Follow this link to make a donation https://www.mycause.com.au//jobseeker-anthem-song-challenge

22.01.2022 Competition time! We're offering five 2 for 1 tickets for our Working to Make Ends Meet: Virtual Conference on December 9. Join us from the comfort of your own home and learn about the drivers of waged poverty, and what we can do to address it. To enter, leave a comment below and tag a friend you'd like to attend with you! First five people to comment win. Winners announced Monday, and we'll send you a message to confirm and set up your tickets.

22.01.2022 Have you registered for the Working to Make Ends Meet Virtual Conference? Register now and join us for an insightful and enlightening day, where we investigate the drivers of #WagedPoverty and unique challenges faced by waged poor households. Register at bit.ly/WTMEM

19.01.2022 Do you live with a disability and identify as First Nations? INDige-IS is a new disability service that provides culturally appropriate support to First Nations... people living with disability. They can assist in getting the most out of your NDIS plan. For more information, visit https://www.indige-is.com.au or ring 0429 338 932. --- [Image description: Promotional poster for iNDige-IS. The iNDige-IS logo of a sea turtle with text below "iNDige-IS provides culturally appropriate support coordination and psychosocial recovery coaching. Working with NDIS participants for a better supported future. For more details, go to http://www.indige-is.com.au or call 0429 338 932."]

18.01.2022 Want the lowdown on #SABudget2020? SACOSS has released the State Budget Snapshot 2020-21, with comprehensive analysis of Budget areas most relevant to SA's community services sector. Full analysis to be released at the Treasurer's Breakfast on 17 Nov bit.ly/SABudgetSnapshot

16.01.2022 "I am a member of the Executive Committee of Consumers S.A. I have been in this volunteer role for almost 20 years. I like to feel useful, and that I am in my own way contributing my time and knowledge for the benefit of others." - Elaine Attwood AM Today, we thank Elaine for being #HereForSA - and all other members of our community who are long term #volunteers. So many services in our community are built on the hard work and dedication of volunteers. We #SAyThanks to Elain...e for using her time and expertise for the benefit of all South Australians. Learn more about the campaign at bit.ly/HereForSA

16.01.2022 Happy State Budget day! At 4PM ACDT SACOSS CEO Ross Womersley will be streaming on Facebook Live- straight out of the State Budget lock-up. Ross will share his initial reactions to this year's budget, and what it might mean for our vital community services sector. Tune in via Facebook Live at 4PM today.

14.01.2022 "I work for disAbility Living Inc as a Community Support worker, where I help people with disabilities with a range of activities in their daily living. I am passionate about working with people. I was working as security in a hospital where I couldn't approach people or encourage them. If they needed something I had to call on the nurses. That’s why I decided to change my career to be as disability support worker to allow me to work WITH people and to better understand what... they needed. I try to remember the five simple rules to be happy: 1. Free your heart from hatred. 2. Free your mind from worries. 3. Live Simply. 4. Give more. 5. Expect less." - Mokero, disAbility Living Inc A huge #HereForSA thank you to Mokero - who changed his entire career path to follow his passion for helping others. We're particularly thankful for his five rules of happiness - which are a great reminder of how we can stay resilient during a very difficult year. Learn more about the campaign at bit.ly/HereForSA

09.01.2022 While the SA State Budget made big investments into infrastructure and other recovery measures, it missed out on making targeted investment into social housing & workforce re-entry of those most impact by COVID19 pandemic - including women, migrants and refugees, young people and older workers. Stay tuned for the SACOSS Budget Snapshot, where we'll outline all the changes our sector should be aware of. Read more in our media release: https://bit.ly/SACOSSBudget2020

08.01.2022 Are you someone who is currently applying for or living on a Disability Support Payment? The Senate is investigating the experiences of people living on or trying to access Disability Support Payments - and submissions close this Friday. If you are comfortable sharing your experiences, this is a great opportunity to share the overwhelming harm caused by the strict eligibility requirements and application process, as well as payment adequacy. Your submission does not need to ...be long. It just needs to reflect your experience. Submissions can be made via the Raise the Rate website. See more

08.01.2022 SACOSS is delighted to announce that we have a new date for our 'Working to Make Ends Meet' virtual conference - it will now be held on Wednesday 9 December 2020. For those who are interested but have not registered yet, you can find out more and register here: https://www.sacoss.org.au//working-make-ends-meet-conferen

06.01.2022 Are you coming to the July Peer Network meeting tonight? This catch up is an awesome opportunity to spend time with mates and learn how to plan for a great outi...ng with family and friends. When: Tuesday July 6 (tonight) Where: South Australian Council of Social Service, 47 King William Road Time: 5-7pm Catering: Pizza and drinks provided To come along and learn some handy tips, register your attendance at: https://bit.ly/3gKuepm (Image description: Black Text: ‘July Peer Network Meeting’ on a white background. A pink, white, green, black and orange calendar graphic sits under the writing.)

03.01.2022 South Australia has not agreed to implement the new National Construction Code - an action that is vital for ensuring people with mobility issues can obtain safe & accessible housing. Let Vickie Chapman MP know you support accessible housing for ALL Australians

02.01.2022 "I'm an Aboriginal Aged Care Advocate with the Aged Rights Advocacy Service. My role is to share with Aboriginal Elders and older people information about their consumer right, choice and decision-making when accessing aged care services and residential care. I love seeing the confidence in our Aboriginal Elders faces and hearing the assertiveness in their voices when they have their issues of concern sorted." - Trischia, Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS)... This #NAIDOC Week, we are celebrating First Nations community sector workers. Workers like Trischia are strong advocates for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and bring an invaluable and necessary perspective to service provision. This is essential for ensuring we keep Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's needs, wants and perspectives at the heart of what we do. Thanks Trischia for being #HereForSA! #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe Learn more about the campaign at bit.ly/HereForSA

02.01.2022 SACOSS, together with other groups, has sent a letter to the SA Premier about the recent lockdown, the government's response, and some of the vulnerabilities posed by insecure work. We are very lucky in SA to have got many things right, but there is still work to do. Our health response will only be as strong as the structures, social and economic, that underpin it. https://www.sacoss.org.au/letter-sa-premier

01.01.2022 "I have been with Anglicare SA for 9 and a half years. I clean and set up houses for the refugees. I find my job rewarding because I like helping the community." - Jane, Anglicare SA A big thank you to Jane today, who is #HereForSA because she provides clean and welcoming homes to new arrivals in need. Thanks Jane, for helping refugees to settle into our community.... Learn more about the campaign at bit.ly/HereForSA

01.01.2022 Highly disappointed by the government's decision to again avoid making a permanent, adequate increase to #JobSeeker. While a commitment to extend the Coronavirus Supplement until next March is better than returning to the original rate in December, cutting the supplement to $150 is a devastating move. With many Aussies facing long stretches of unemployment, we desperately need a payment that offers continued financial security. An extra $150 per fortnight is simply not enoug...h to combat rental or mortgage stress, buy fresh food and still keep on top of bills for many families. #RaisetheRateforGood See more

01.01.2022 #HealCountry "requires understanding the depths of Indigenous peoples’ connections to Country and treasuring our heritage values. But understanding and treasuring will only go so far in the face of increased drought, more severe storms or changing seasons and animal behaviours as a result of climate change."