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Navigating the changing energy landscape

Jun
26
2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join us for our upcoming energy forum titled, Navigating the changing energy landscape, which will provide you and your organisation with essential insights into emerging trends, technological and policy changes, and challenges facing the energy sector and South Australian households.

The program will include sessions on: 

  • Electrification
  • Energy efficiency & REPS 
  • Tariffs and smart meters
  • Virtual power plants and batteries

DOWNLOAD PROGRAM HERE

Community sector organisations are pivotal in empowering local communities to actively engage in the energy transition, advocating for equitable access to clean energy and supporting vulnerable populations. By participating, you will enhance our collective capacity to emphasise social equity and inclusion in energy decision-making.

Even if your organisation isn’t directly involved in energy, these changes will impact your members and the communities you serve. This forum aims to equip attendees with the knowledge to navigate the energy transition effectively and understand its implications.

Date: Wednesday 26 June 2024
Time: 10am - 3.30pm
Venue: UCity, 43 Franklin Street, Adelaide

SACOSS members are able to purchase tickets for $55, with non-member tickets starting from $77. Lunch will be provided.

 

 

If you would like any further information on the Energy Forum, please contact SACOSS Events and Membership Engagement Coordinator, Amy Swinburne on 8305 4222 or amy@sacoss.org.au  

With thanks to our event sponsors for their valued support

Event Partner

 

Community Sector Supporters

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker information:  

Dan Cox 
Senior Executive Community Services, UnitingSA

Dan Cox is Senior Executive, Community Services at UnitingSA. He oversees a diverse portfolio including homelessness, mental health, disability services, employment/training and child, youth and family services. In this context, those experiencing financial hardship and at risk of homelessness are represented across the portfolio, with many people struggling to overcome health, social and economic disadvantage. The UnitingSA team of financial counsellors, NDIS support workers, case managers, tenancy support officers and psychosocial support workers often work with clients to provide information, education and support across all life domains. 

Dan has broad experience in health and community services in government, non-government and research capacities. This experience has highlighted that to tackle complex issues, evidence, sound policy and legislation, adequate funding and quality, connected service delivery is required.

Alex Fry
Project Officer, SAFCA

Portable Long Service Leave Briefing

Jun
19
2024

The bill to establish Portable Long Service Leave for community service sector employees will be introduced into state parliament soon.

Join us at the upcoming briefing to find out how the scheme will work, and how the proposed bill has been updated from its initial drafting in response to feedback from the sector. 

Date: Wednesday 19 June
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Venue: SACOSS, 47 King William Road, Unley or online via Zoom

Register to attend in person here
Register to attend online here

2024 Post-Budget Breakfast with the Treasurer

Jun
13
2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SA Budget will be handed down on Thursday 6 June. SACOSS warmly invites members and friends to attend our 14th annual post- budget event with the Treasurer, the Hon. Stephen Mullighan MP. on Thursday 13 June from 7.30am, at The Drive, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide.   

At this breakfast, the Treasurer will discuss the key areas of the budget for the community services sector, followed by a panel of experts who will discuss what it means for our sector and the people it supports, and an opportunity for Q&A’s.

Date: Thursday 13 June 2024
Time: 7.30am - 9.30am
Venue: The Drive, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide 

SACOSS members can purchase individual tickets online for $49 per person, or a table of 8 at the discounted rate of $345. If you would like to purchase a table of 8, please email amy@sacoss.org.au 

Non-members are more than welcome to join us with tickets starting at $69 per person.
 

If you would like any further information on the session, please contact SACOSS Events and Membership Engagement Coordinator, Amy Swinburne on 8305 4222 or amy@sacoss.org.au(link sends e-mail)  

 

Event sponsor

 

 

Budget Night Sector Briefing

Jun
06
2024
The SA state budget will be delivered on 6 June, and will reveal the government's spending and revenue initiatives for 2024-25 and beyond.

On budget day SACOSS and many of our member groups will have representatives in the budget lock-up examining the detail behind the budget spin. 

Get the jump on the years ahead, and the post-budget commentary and analysis, by joining SACOSS and other member organisations for our State Budget Night Sector Briefing. 

Date: Thursday 6 June 2024
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: Online via zoom
 

REGISTER HERE 

 

If you would like any further information on the session, please contact SACOSS Events and Membership Engagement Coordinator, Amy Swinburne on 8305 4222 or amy@sacoss.org.au  

Budget Paper Workshop

May
30
2024
Want to know how to find the detail of the state budget, or are you going to budget lock-up for the first time?

Come along to SACOSS’ complimentary Budget Paper Workshop and increase your confidence in reading and understanding state budget papers, and finding the information you need. We will cover:

  • What happens on budget day
  • The contents of the budget papers and how to read them
  • Where to find the details of new measures
  • Departmental goals for the next year
  • Traps for new players
  • SACOSS' plans for budget analysis 

Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Time: 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Venue: Marjorie Black Community Room
              SACOSS, 47 King William Road, Unley

REGISTER HERE

 

 

HESTA Superannuation Update

May
29
2024
Are you a People and Culture professional or Payroll Manager? If so, this upcoming event may be of interest for you. Many employers and employees will be affected by upcoming changes to superannuation.

This event will provide important information on:

  • Super legislative changes effective 1 July 2024. What are they and how will they affect your organisation and your people?
  • Experience the tools and education available to supprt you and your employees.

Date:    Wednesday 29 May 2024
Time:   10.00am - 11.30am
Venue: Marjorie Black Community Room, SACOSS, 47 King William Road, Unley

REGISTER HERE

If you would like any further information on the session, please contact SACOSS Events and Membership Engagement Coordinator, Amy Swinburne on 8305 4222 or amy@sacoss.org.au

 

SACOSS Annual General Meeting

Nov
21
2023

The 2023 SACOSS AGM will be held on Tuesday 21 November at 2pm and is an opportunity for you to hear what we have achieved over the last year and what is planned for next year, followed by a presentation from SACOSS Project Officer, Pas Forgione on his recent work on Digital Inclusion in the Regions. 

Digital Inclusion for the Regions

Project Officer Pas Forgione will be discussing his work for SACOSS exploring SA’s significant and stubborn regional digital divide. He will be discussing what he heard from community members – particularly those on low incomes – who are experiencing digital exclusion, and from those who are supporting people to interact with the online world – often with little resourcing for this growing digital workload – including community sector organisations, libraries, and community centres.

Date:

Tuesday 21 November

Time:

2pm 

Venue:

SACOSS
47 King William Road
UNLEY SA 5061

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE HERE 

REGISTER TO JOIN ONLINE VIA ZOOM HERE

 

Yorke Peninsula Heatwave & Bushfire Preparedness Events

Oct
31
2023

Community Services Organisations

This session is intended for health and community service providers, and aims to contribute to preparation for the heatwave and bushfire season that is almost upon us. The session will include:

  • the long range weather forecast and environmental conditions for the summer period 2023-2024, with a focus on the Yorke Penisula and Cooper Coast regions

  • emergency management agency preparations and approaches to planning for heatwave and bushfire response for people at risk

  • examples of how other service providers have prepared

  • hypothetical scenarios to aid discussion about potential improvements to agency preparedness plans and activities

Date:

Tuesday 31st October

Time:

10.00am - 12.00pm

Venue:

Cooper Coast Sport and Leisure Centre

1 Doswell Terrace

Kadina SA 5554

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTER HERE TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE

 

Community Members and Carers

This session is intended for anyone in the community who feels they are not well prepared for the coming heatwave and fire season, including retirees, parents and families, people with disabilities, people who are new to Australia or anyone who has poor health. We will let you know the seasonal outlook, go through a heatwave and bushfire scenario to get everyone thinking about what to consider in making plans, and share some information and resources to help you get prepared.

Date:

Tuesday 31st October

Time:

1.00pm - 2.30pm

Venue:

Cooper Coast Sport and Leisure Centre

1 Doswell Terrace

Kadina SA 5554

Barossa Valley Heatwave & Bushfire Preparedness events

Oct
30
2023

Community Services Organisations

This session is intended for health and community service providers, and aims to contribute to preparation for the heatwave and bushfire season that is almost upon us. The session will include:

  • the long range weather forecast and environmental conditions for the summer period 2023-2024, with a focus on the innner Northern region 

  • emergency management agency preparations and approaches to planning for heatwave and bushfire response for people at risk

  • examples of how other service providers have prepared

  • hypothetical scenarios to aid discussion about potential improvements to agency preparedness plans and activities

Date:

Monday 30th October

Time:

10.00am - 12.00pm

Venue:

Nuriootpa Town Hall

46 Murray Street

Nuriootpa SA 5355

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTER HERE TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE

 

 

Community Members and Carers

This session is intended for anyone in the community who feels they are not well prepared for the coming heatwave and fire season, including retirees, parents and families, people with disabilities, people who are new to Australia or anyone who has poor health. We will let you know the seasonal outlook, go through a heatwave and bushfire scenario to get everyone thinking about what to consider in making plans, and share some information and resources to help you get prepared.

Date:

Monday 30th October

Time:

1.00pm - 2.30pm

Venue:

Nuriootpa Town Hall

46 Murray Street

Adelaide Hills Heatwave & Bushfire Preparedness events

Oct
26
2023

Community Service Organisations

This session is intended for health and community service providers, and aims to contribute to preparation for the heatwave and bushfire season that is almost upon us. The session will include:

  • the long range weather forecast and environmental conditions for the summer period 2023-2024, with a focus on the Adelaide Hills region

  • emergency management agency preparations and approaches to planning for heatwave and bushfire response for people at risk

  • examples of how other service providers have prepared

  • hypothetical scenarios to aid discussion about potential improvements to agency preparedness plans and activities

Date:

Thursday 26 October

Time:

10.00am - 12.00pm

Venue:

The Laratinga Pavilion

100 Springs Road

Mount Barker SA 5251

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTER HERE TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE

 

 

Community Members & Carers

This session is intended for anyone in the community who feels they are not well prepared for the coming heatwave and fire season, including retirees, parents and families, people with disabilities, people who are new to Australia or anyone who has poor health. We will let you know the seasonal outlook, go through a heatwave and bushfire scenario to get everyone thinking about what to consider in making plans, and share some information and resources to help you get prepared.

 

Date:

Thursday 26 October

Time:

1.00pm - 2.30pm

Venue:

The Laratinga Pavilion

100 Springs Road

Mount Barker SA 5251

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTER HERE TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE

 

 

This project is brought to you by the South Australian Council of Social Service and Australian Red Cross as part of the People at Risk in Emergencies project.
This project was funded under the Disaster Risk Reduction Grants Program by the Australian Government and South Australian Government.
Views and findings associated with this initiative/project are expressed independently and do not necessarily represent the views of State and Commonwealth funding bodies.