With Anti-Poverty Week coming up and the South Australian government making recent announcements about changes to the delivery of homelessness services in South Australia, now is a good time to look at homelessness in South Australia.
South Australia has an enviable standard of living and quality of life. However, a lack of housing security for some individuals and families can compromise their health, safety and ability to engage in social and economic activity.
South Australia praised for supporting the homeless during coronavirus pandemic but long-term solution needed
Nearly 400 people — including rough sleepers — were housed in hotels and motels across Adelaide after the pandemic began.
Future Directions for Homelessness in SA
The State Government has committed to working with its partners to reform the homelessness system, to get the best outcomes for people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
The reforms aim to provide better services that:
Find out more here: https://www.housing.sa.gov.au/our-housing-future/future-directions-for-homelessness
Facing Homelessness
If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness, contact the SA Government services below (24 hours, 7 days):
Affordable SA has listings for Accommodation, Housing and Homelessness with a range of programs for people in all kinds of situations:
If you are overwhelmed and need to discuss the options, the Affordable SA helpline can connect you with the help you need: