Past media releases
Media releases are pdf files.
10 November 2011 - Historic recognition for South Australian community sector workers
19 October 2011 - First Cost of Living Summit to tackle ideas for change
18 October 2011 - "No money no choices" - survey reveals what poverty means for South Australians, as costs soar
19 September 2011-Time for an Anti-Poverty Plan for SA
16 August 2011 - Cost of Living No 7: real costs continue to rise
20 July 2011 - Sign up for the sake of vulnerable South Australians, but deep concerns remain
11 July 2011 - Compensation welcome, but carbon tax energy price rise is the least of it
30 June 2011- No deal: Stalemate threatens assistance to vulnerable South Australians
10 June 2011 - SACOSS releases State Budget Snapshot
8 June 2011 - SACOSS welcomes Treasurer's commitment on equal pay
27 May 2011 - States hopelessly compromised on pokie reform
19 May 2011 - National condemnation of SA Government's financial counselling cuts
16 May 2011 - Equal pay decision validates claim of underpaid community workers -- ACOSS analysis of the Fair Work Australia decision
5 May 2011 - Ministerial confusion over own funding arrangements
5 May 2011 - Government slams door on financial counselling
12 April 2011 - South Australians support community sector wage equity, poll
11 April 2011 - 'Licence to punt' unreal
26 February 2011 - New Cost of Living report confirms carbon price compensation essential
20 December - SACOSS welcomes new chair
15 December - SACOSS urges public Equal Pay commitment from Premier Rann
15 December - Energy Minister must secure review of electricity price rises
14 December - Concession increases and changed housing design needed in wake of another extraordinary electricity price rise
15 November - Calls for concessions increase as utilities prices soar
21 October - Takes more than you expect to live above the poverty line : Anti-Poverty Statement and survey results
19 October - My 5 solutions to end poverty
12 October 2010 - Cuts to adult re-entry contradict government’s own goals
8 October 2010 - Murray Darling Basin Plan guide released
16 September - State Budget needlessly harsh
>> Download the SACOSS 2010-11 State Budget Snapshot
14 September - New Report Questions Budget Cuts
>> Download the report South Australian's Strategic Plan: what progress on poverty?
17 August - Greens Clear Winners for Community Services & Health Sector
16 August -Call for Urgent Increases in Rent Relief as New Cost of Living Figures Released >> Download Summary Report
11 August - Water Buy Back only part of Murray solution: broad development strategy needed
7 August - 300 community organisations seek help to keep vital services operating
4 August - Media Alert: SACOSS Conference 5&6 August
26 July - SACOSS conference 2010: strength and innovation critical
23 June - Immediate response required to gambling recommendations
21 June - SACOSS disappointed as Compulsory Income Management moves one step closer
7 June -Community Sector Gathers Across the Nation in Support of Pay Equity
2 June - Compulsory Income Management: where it might apply in SA
11 May - Federal Budget targets middle Australia
6 May 2010 - Electricity prices set to rise in 7 weeks' time
18 March 2010 - SACOSS supports call for continuing mental health reform
12 March 2010 - Four key peaks unite on challenges ahead
9 March 2010 - Time to reclaim SA's reputation: top election priorities
15 February 2010 - Services screaming for support: Australian Community Sector Survey 2010 released
13 January 2010 - Coherent infrastructure planning framework for SA long overdue