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25.01.2022 Congratulations to two of our sector partners, Housing Choices South Australia and Uniting Communities, having been recognised at the recent Urban Development Institute of Australia awards. Housing Choices received the Aged Care and Community Housing Award for Spence on Light - a development that supports older people with limited housing options to access new homes that will allow them to comfortably age in place. While Uniting Communities took home the Innovation in Dev...elopment Award for U City, - an innovative mixed-use development right in the heart of Adelaide, where all parts of our community can live and work together. We are proud to have worked in close partnership on both of these projects, helping to create better housing choices for people living with a disability and older members of our community. Well done and keep up the good work!

25.01.2022 Applications are now open for Wellbeing SA's Strengthening Community Wellbeing grants, with funding available to help deliver targeted mental health and wellbeing assistance in the Adelaide Hills, Yorketown and Kangaroo Island regions. Groups with strong connections to bushfire-affected communities including community groups, voluntary groups, charities, schools and local councils are encouraged to get involved. To find out more and apply, visit: www.openyourworld.sa.gov.au/bushfiregrants.

25.01.2022 Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person looking to start a career in the building and construction industry? It’s not too late to join Master Builders SA's free, pre-vocational program - covering everything from how to work safely on site, to using new tools and equipment. Come along to an information session this Thursday (29 October 2020) to find out more. ... Register at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/master-builders-sa-aboriginal-austr.

24.01.2022 Code Red Alert - regional SA With many of our regional communities set experience very hot temperatures over the next 3 days, local Code Red weather plans are now active in the following regions until Sunday 28 November 2020: Riverland... Clare Port Pirie Port Augusta We're busy working in partnership with our homelessness service providers to ensure additional accommodation and support is available to keep the most vulnerable in our community cool, hydrated and out of the heat. The Homeless Connect SA service will continue to operate 24 hours, 7 days a week to connect people in crisis to advice, services and emergency accommodation. Anyone who is experiencing or at risk of homelessness is encouraged to call Homeless Connect SA on 1800 003 308 at any time, wherever you are in South Australia. Please take care yourself and check in family members and friends, particularly those who may be more vulnerable during periods of hot weather. Thank you for sharing this message and to our homelessness service providers for supporting those who need our help during this severe heat.

23.01.2022 Don’t miss Nunga Screen, a FREE film event during NAIDOC week celebrating the sharing of First Nations culture. This year's event will showcase an entertaining program of 13 independent films across regional South Australia. To find venue near you, visit http://bit.ly/NungaScreen20.

23.01.2022 Anyone who attended Woodville High School, 11 Actil Avenue St Clair, on Monday 23 November must isolate immediately with all members of their household until further notice. Woodville High School is closed today to undergo deep cleaning and to allow SA Health to conduct detailed contact tracing and risk assessment. Please continue to visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the full list of affected locations.

23.01.2022 While some restrictions have eased, it is still strongly recommended that you continue to work from home where possible to keep everyone safe.

22.01.2022 The countdown to National NAIDOC Week is on! This year’s theme - ‘Always Was, Always Will Be.’ recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for our continent for over 65,000 years. We'll be highlighting some great activities for you to get involved in over the week, as we celebrate the unique and amazing contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. ... To see what's on, check out: www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events.

21.01.2022 With heavy rain forecast across much of the state today, particularly in the North and North West regions, we are working in partnership with homelessness service providers to ensure the most vulnerable in our community can stay safe. Anyone who is experiencing or is at risk of homelessness and needs support - can phone the Homeless Connect SA on 1800 003 308 at any time, 24 hours, 7 days a week. Homeless Connect SA links people in crisis to advice, services and emergenc...y accommodation. Please share this message to help those who may be affected by heavy rain or flooding to stay warm and dry.

21.01.2022 Meet Fiona, she’s one of our Tenancy Practitioners at the Croydon Park housing office. Recently, Fiona achieved a fantastic outcome helping one of our customers to vastly improve their property condition and avoid eviction. Fiona advocated for the customer, supporting and encouraging her through regular contact several times a week. With Fiona’s help and understanding, and a referral to additional support services, the customer began the process of cleaning up thei...r property. The customer is now on a much brighter path and doesn’t risk being evicted from their property. Thanks Fiona, what a great result!

20.01.2022 A wide range of new changes to COVID-19 restrictions are now in effect in South Australia. See below or visit https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations for more information and frequently asked questions.

20.01.2022 NAIDOC Week kicks off this Sunday! SA Housing Authority’s reconciliation journey is ongoing. Every significant acknowledgement, celebration and learning further embeds reconciliation into our organisation and ensures we provide a cultural lens on everything we do.... We want to encourage our staff and all South Australians to continue to build their awareness and knowledge so that we can work towards a culture of acknowledgement, empathy and genuine understanding. This also creates a safe environment where our Aboriginal staff and Aboriginal customers feel valued and respected. Why not start your NAIDOC Week with a visit to the South Australian Museum's new Women’s Work exhibition - a fantastic collection of photographs celebrating the diverse and often unheralded leadership of Aboriginal women in our community, see www.samuseum.sa.gov.au/event/womenswork.

17.01.2022 We are excited to continue our work to modernise the state’s social housing system in partnership with the housing sector - to deliver better, fairer and more efficient services to South Australians. As part of the upcoming consultation with key stakeholders, we will be reviewing the current eligibility criteria for social housing and making it easier for our customers to access the services they need, when they need them - with more services available online. The reform...s will not result in anyone currently in public housing losing their tenancy, but will improve the state’s housing system so more South Australians can break into homeownership and build a brighter future. Modernising the social housing system is part of the 10-year Our Housing Future 2020-2030 strategy. You can learn more about the strategy online at www.housing.sa.gov.au/ourhousingfuture.

17.01.2022 We’re supporting the 16 days of Activism, an international campaign to end all forms of violence against women and girls. Today also marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a day to acknowledge and stand with all women and girls who have experienced domestic, family and sexual violence, as we continue to work together to create a world where everyone can live free of violence and have equal opportunities. We’re proud to fund domestic and fa...mily violence services in South Australia that support women and their children to stay safe and live to their full potential. We should all have the right to feel safe in our homes and workplaces - domestic and family violence is a fundamental breach of human rights and it's everyone’s business to address and eliminate. For more information and resources about the 16 days of Activism campaign, visit https://16dayscampaign.org/.

17.01.2022 As part of NAIDOC Week, come along to Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute this Friday for TREATY, a FREE First Nations music event! Register to see some of SA’s best homegrown talent including J MILLA, Sonz of Serpent, DEM MOB and many more - www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/treaty/123165.

15.01.2022 From today, you must wear a mask that covers both your mouth and nose when in health care settings. This includes places such as in hospitals, at a pharmacy or when visiting a doctor or dentist. For the full list of health care settings where masks must be worn, see www.bit.ly/3ohagUh.

15.01.2022 We’ve been pleased to work closely with community and government organisations to assist South Australians in need through our COVID-19 Relief Call Centre. One of our clients, Lisa*, was delighted to receive a Foodbank SA parcel to support her family calling our team back to say a huge thank you for all of their help and assistance. Lisa* said the parcel arrived the very same afternoon and that her family was so happy with everything in it. ... This was lovely moment in a busy week for our staff, who could really see what a huge impact a small gesture can make for some of our more vulnerable and isolated clients. Thanks to all of partners and keep up the good work team! The COVID-19 Relief Call Centre is available to support people affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency - call 1300 705 336.

14.01.2022 It’s important that you know how to wear a mask properly so it can be effective. See below for instructions.

12.01.2022 We were thrilled as part of NAIDOC Week to come together with other public sector agencies to learn more about how the Uluru Statement from the Heart came to be, what it seeks, and why it is important. Keynote speaker, Professor Megan Davis challenged us all to work better together and embrace the ideas of the Statement ensuring we push for substantial reforms and always involve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in decision making. As an organisation, we are pa...ssionate about empowering and helping South Australians of all backgrounds and cultures. We will soon be releasing our Reconciliation Action Plan, which embodies our commitment to Reconciliation and to ending prejudice and racism, systemic inequality, and entrenched disadvantage. If you haven’t checked out the Uluru Statement from the Heart, now is the perfect time to learn more and walk together for a better future - https://ulurustatement.org/.

10.01.2022 It’s important that we all keep getting tested for COVID-19 if we have any symptoms. If you have any of these symptoms, no matter how mild, please get tested for COVID-19: fever or chills... cough sore throat runny nose shortness of breath loss of taste and smell. If you have symptoms, but you’re not sure if it’s hayfever or allergies speak to your GP. Find a testing site near you: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting.

09.01.2022 Nice one Cedric! Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri and Narungga artist Cedric Varcoe has been helping the Kangaroo Island community heal from last summer’s bushfires through building connection to Country. Cedric recently brought together over 170 adults and children to create this wonderful collaborative mural for the community. ... You can learn more about Cedric’s fantastic project at www.indigenous.gov.au//healing-kangaroo-island-through-con.

08.01.2022 It’s been a busy year for Desiree as one of our dedicated administration officers at the Lakeview Accommodation Centre in Port Augusta. Desiree was key to organising a recent visit by the Aboriginal Lands Parliamentary Standing Committee, helping the Committee to understand how Lakeview supports Aboriginal people from the APY Lands with their housing needs. Desiree also coordinated the collection of data on Lakeview as part of the consultation on the state’s Aboriginal Hou...sing Strategy. We admire Desiree’s positivity and willingness to take on these important tasks and overcome whatever challenge gets thrown her way. Thanks for your support Desiree, it is greatly appreciated!

08.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert New locations added See below for more details... Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the full list of affected locations.

06.01.2022 Today we commemorate our fallen soldiers and honour all Australians who have served our country, as we pay our respects this Remembrance Day. We'll be pausing shortly at 11am for a minute of silence to remember the extraordinary Australians who fought during First World War and those who have died in conflicts since. The courage, commitment and sacrifice of all who have served allow us to enjoy the freedoms we have today.... Lest we forget.

05.01.2022 A pop-up COVID-19 testing site is open near Brickworks (Torrensville) from 8am-8pm until Friday 4 December. After your test, please remember to go straight home and avoid contact with other people. You must stay in self-isolation until you receive a negative test result.... Find more information and testing options at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDtesting

04.01.2022 Don’t miss your chance to apply for a grant of up to $10,000 to help your community organisation continue to provide services to disadvantaged South Australians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications close 30 October 2020! Apply now at www.dhs.sa.gov.au/grantssa.

04.01.2022 With very hot temperatures forecast across Adelaide today and tomorrow, it is important that we all support the most vulnerable in our community to stay safe. Homelessness service providers will be working hard to the support the needs of rough sleepers and other people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Street to Home (Neami National) are continuing with outreach and will be engaging in sun smart activities, including providing extra water and sunscreen and assis...tance to shelter if needed. HYPA Youth Homelessness Service (SYC) will be providing a cool, air conditioned space for young people to keep out of the heat, with extra food, water and ice blocks available. Westcare (Baptist Care SA), 11/19 Miller Ct Adelaide, will be providing extra water, ice blocks and food Hutt St Centre, 257 Hutt St will be providing extra food and water, with spaces for people experiencing homelessness to enter their day centre to keep out of the heat. Anyone who is experiencing or at risk of homelessness is encouraged to call Homeless Connect SA on 1800 003 308 at any time, where you’ll be connected with advice, services and emergency accommodation. All services are still working within COVID-19 restrictions and observing SA Health guidelines to keep everyone safe at this time. Please look out for each other and be mindful of signs of heat related stress SA Health has some great tips and resources for staying safe and keeping cool at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/healthyintheheat.

03.01.2022 Well done everyone! We were delighted to be presented with the 2020 South Australian Award for Planning Excellence at the SA Planning Institute Australia Awards on Friday night. It was great to see this recognition for our state’s 10-year housing strategy Our Housing Future 2020-2030. The strategy is a long term plan to modernise the state’s housing system and create better housing choices for South Australians. ... Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved, including our staff, our sector and government partners and our customers, who all played a key role in shaping this holistic approach to housing in SA. You can learn more about the 10-year strategy online at www.housing.sa.gov.au/ourhousingfuture.

02.01.2022 To protect yourself, your family and your community from COVID-19, wear a mask whenever you can’t keep 1.5 metres away from other people. For more information visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks.

01.01.2022 Consultation on our draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan closes soon! Your feedback will help guide the actions we will take over the next four years to improve the accessibility and inclusiveness of our services and supports for people living with disability. We want to capture a wide range of experiences and ideas, particularly from people living with a disability or caring for someone with a disability - so please get involved and share this opportunity with your ...community. Head to www.housing.sa.gov.au/daip before 30 October 2020 to view the plan and have your say!