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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SACOSS hosts Citizens' Panel to tackle concessions reforms
24 September 2023
Latest data shows extent of rental crisis in regional South Australia
31 August 2023
SACOSS’ latest Cost of Living Update released today shows the extent of the rental crisis in regional South Australia with limited availability of new properties and the cost of new rentals increasing and simply unaffordable for those on low incomes.
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SA's housing needs under spotlight at national cabinet
15 August 2023
Tomorrow’s National Cabinet meeting provides an opportunity for state and federal governments to step up and take significant action to address the rental crisis that is hitting many South Australians hard.
New analysis highlights poverty impact across SA's mid-north and central regions
9 August 2023
People on low incomes in Local Government Authorities (LGAs) across the State's Mid and Lower North, Yorke Peninsula, Barossa and Flinders Ranges have been particularly affected by increasing cost of living and a range of other social, health and wellbeing issues.
Thousands of South Australians still missing out on digital inclusion
18 July 2023
Today's launch of the 2023 Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII) shows South Australia continues to make progress compared to the rest of the country - but much remains to be done.
Thousands of South Australians still missing out on digital inclusion
18 July 2023
Today's launch of the 2023 Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII) shows South Australia continues to make progress compared to the rest of the country - but much remains to be done.
Adelaide households paying too much to heat and cool homes
13 July 2023
Adelaide households are paying far more than they need to heat and cool their homes, according to new research commissioned by the South Australia Council of Social Service.
New financial year brings new energy pain for SA households
6 July 2023
A growing number of South Australian households are feeling the pinch of rising energy costs - at a time when energy companies are forecasting profits will double next year.
SACOSS welcomes 'biggest social housing investment for decades' to address rental affordability crisis
18 June 2023
The South Australian Council of Social Service and its members welcome the Federal Government’s announcement of immediate and significant funding to state and territory governments for social housing.
Missed Opportunities Might Overshadow Welcome Budget Initiatives
15 June 2023
Today's State Budget clearly will provide some welcome relief for hundreds of thousands of South Australians grappling with rising costs of living and housing - but the state government may have squandered an opportunity to make significant and meaningful change for the state's long-term benefit.