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Is food a struggle? Sign up for one of our community conversations

Australia is a wealthy country, but many people in our community struggle to access food that is affordable, nutritious, and suitable for their physical and cultural needs.

We want to hear from people who struggle to obtain the food they need about what governments can do to help everyone access food is healthy, appropriate, and affordable.

If you struggle to pay for food, if you sometimes rely on food charities, or if you have other difficulties when it comes to accessing the food you need, we want to hear from you.

SACOSS and DemocracyCo are hosting a series of community conversations in April, May, and June, and want to invite people who have experienced food insecurity to share their experiences with us, and their ideas for what would make it easier for them to access the food they need. You can also complete the government's online survey to ensure your voice is heard.

Register for one of our online sessions, or contact Pas Forgione at pas@sacoss.org.au or on 0402 681 352 to join one of our face-to-face sessions (or request a session in your area).

Participants will receive a $40 gift card for being part of a conversation, and transport assistance is available for those who need it.

ONLINE SESSIONS

UPCOMING FACE-TO-FACE SESSIONS​​

  • CEDUNA
    Tuesday May 28, 11am-1pm
    Red Cross, 9 McKenzie Street, Ceduna
    Register Here

E-mail pas@sacoss.org.au or call 0402 681 352 to express your interest in one of these sessions, or to request a session in your area.

You can download a flyer here. 

There will be additional community conversations announced for May and June in the coming weeks.

ONLINE SURVEY

The state government is conducting a short online survey to further understand what would help ensure everyone in South Australia can access sufficient, safe and healthy food. 

This survey is open to Sunday June 16.

YourSay Food Security Community Survey

PAST FACE-TO-FACE SESSIONS

  • CHRISTIE DOWNS
    Monday April 29, 1:30pm-3pm
    Christie Downs Community House, corner Morton Road and Flaxmill Road, Christie Downs
     
  • GAWLER
    Tuesday April 30, 11am-1pm
    Gawler Community House, 2 Schneiber Terrace, Gawler
     
  • ELIZABETH
    Thursday May 2, 11am-1pm
    Playford Civic Centre, 10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth
     
  • UNLEY
    Friday May 3, 11am-1pm
    SACOSS, 47 King William Road, Unley
     
  • MOUNT BARKER
    Friday May 10, 11am-1pm
    Mount Barker Community Centre, 3 Dumas Street, Mount Barker
     
  • MURRAY BRIDGE
    Monday May 13, 1pm-3pm
    AC Care, 29 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge
     
  • PORT PIRIE
    Tuesday May 14, 11am-1pm
    Uniting Country, 60 Florence Street, Port Pirie
     
  • MOUNT GAMBIER
    Thursday May 16, 1pm-3pm
    Mount Gambier Community Centre, 22 Ferrers Street, Mount Gambier
     

 

This project is funded by the Department of Human Services and Preventive Health SA.