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Read our latest media releases, catch up on anything you missed from the our radio program Small Change, and comment on issues and ideas in our blog. 

Cost of living, housing and regional initiatives highlight SACOSS 24-25 budget submission

28 February 2024

Helping low-income South Australian households through cost of living, housing and regional initiatives is the focus of SACOSS' 2024-25 budget submission to the state government released today.

Community Panel recommends SA concessions reform to help address cost-of-living challenges

24 January 2024

South Australians on low incomes and living with disabilities should be prioritised for concessions support, according to a new SACOSS report.

Joint media release: SA government must raise the age to at least 14

24 January 2024

The South Australian Council of Social Service today welcomed the passage through SA Parliament of amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act.

Joint media release: Parliamentary inquiry into Human Rights Act for South Australia

10 December 2023

South Australia is one step closer to a Human Rights Act, with the Social Development Committee of the South Australian Parliament committing to holding a parliamentary inquiry into the potential for the state to adopt such a law.

Regional South Australians being left behind in digital divide

6 December 2023

South Australians in the state's regions are being left behind in an increasingly online world while libraries and community centres are struggling to keep up with demand for digital support, according to a new report by the South Australian Council of Social Service.

Residential Tenancies Act amendments a significant step for renters' rights

29 November 2023

The South Australian Council of Social Service today welcomed the passage through SA Parliament of amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act.

No energy bill or housing relief in sight, SACOSS warns at price gouging inquiry

26 October 2023

South Australians - particularly those on lower incomes - are being disproportionately impacted by rising housing and energy costs, SACOSS has warned the ACTU price gouging inquiry today - and the situation is only expected to get worse.

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Adelaide CPI Data Shows Why Rent Caps Are Needed

26 October 2023

With today's CPI data revealing Adelaide has recorded its largest annual increase in rent prices since December 1990, the South Australian Council of Social Service has renewed its call for a cap on rent increases. Rents in Adelaide have risen by 7.1% since September last year, and by 1.7% in the last three months alone. This annual increase is well above the general inflation rate of 5.4% nationally.

Adelaide CPI Data Shows Why Rent Caps Are Needed

25 October 2023

With today's CPI data revealing Adelaide has recorded its largest annual increase in rent prices since December 1990, the South Australian Council of Social Service has renewed its call for a cap on rent increases.

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SACOSS hosts Citizens' Panel to tackle concessions reforms

24 September 2023

SACOSS will host a Citizens’ Panel on State Government Discounts and Rebates today (Sunday 24 September) to consider how to best target and reform energy and water concessions, discounts on transport and health costs, and other concessions. These concessions can add up to more than $1,000 a year for some households and provide vital support for people on low incomes.

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