Renovation program powers on
We are powering on with renovating 350 untenanted public housing homes to make them liveable once again.
Since the $177.5 million Public Housing Improvement Program (PHIP) launched last year, we've upgraded the first 45 properties in a number of areas across South Australia, including a three-bedroom home at Port Adelaide.
Works on houses included in the PHIP 350 program include the replacement of kitchens and/or bathrooms and a range of other major repairs and updates.
Another 35 houses are planned to have renovations completed by the end of this financial year, and the remaining 270 homes will be identified and completed by June 2026.
Voice to Parliament a positive step forward
We are so proud to have had one of our own, Head of Aboriginal Housing Cheryl Axleby, be part of the process to create the historic Voice to South Australian Parliament.
Taskforce webpages now live
You can now follow the great work of our new Housing Security for Older Women taskforce on our website.
Older women are increasingly experiencing homelessness in Australia, and are particularly vulnerable to housing insecurity due to a range of current and historical factors.
The taskforce - comprised of representatives from key sectors - will identify opportunities, engage key partners in developing a cross-sector strategy and deliver an implementation plan for improving housing security for older women.
The taskforce includes older women who have experienced housing stress, Aboriginal women and women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
To find out more about the Taskforce, including how you can be involved
Kicking goals for a good cause
Staff from our Adelaide office recently laced up their soccer boots for a great cause.
Homelessness SA held a five-a-side and bubble soccer tournament at Wita Wirra (Park 18) on Hutt Road to raise awareness of Youth Homelessness Matters Day on 19 April.
We entered a team which tried really hard, but couldn't quite live up to the talents of Adelaide United legend Bruce Djite, who was in attendance.
While this was brilliant and fun event, we are very serious about our role in supporting the State's homelessness sector.
We partner with not-for-profits, community housing providers and other non-government organisations to help service the complex and evolving needs of clients experiencing - or at risk of - homelessness across South Australia.
Information booklet for older South Australians updated
The 'Know Your Rights – A Guide to the Rights of Older South Australians' booklet has been updated!
Office for Ageing Well funded Legal Services Commission in 2016 to develop a resource to raise awareness of older South Australians about their rights under existing legislation and where to seek information and support.
This helpful and popular booklet has been recently updated, and provides a wide range of information to assist older people of any age increase their understanding of their rights.
By being informed about their rights and certain laws, anyone can support themselves or someone they know to live an active and independent life by staying connected, informed and in control.
Know Your Rights includes services and websites where information, advice and assistance can be accessed depending on concerns or circumstances.
You can download a copy, or free professionally printed copies can be ordered from Office for Ageing Well by emailing officeforageingwell@sa.gov.au ✉
