We believe that everyone has the right to affordable accommodation that is appropriate to their needs. As the state’s peak housing body, we work to actively promote and inform the general public, non-government and government organisations about housing and related issues.
We do this via public forums and presentations at conferences, schools and community groups on a range of topics — from mental health issues to affordability and the decrease in public housing stock, from youth homelessness to caravan park residents. And the list goes on…
We respond to government policies, produce our own monthly newsletter, facilitate the annual Homelessness, Health and Housing Expo and carry out small South Australian-specific research projects. Our latest research project focused on developing a youth housing strategy for the Southern Fleurieu region.
And finally, we actively seek to engage with and provide opportunities for vulnerable groups to raise their housing concerns. We do this via one-on-one interviews for the Telling Stories feature in Sheltershortz Newsletter, consultations and via our branches. We currently have two branches: the Women’s Housing Caucus and ASHRA (Agencies Supporting Housing for Refugees and Asylum Seekers) who meet regularly and hold events. Shelter SA is always interested in forming new branches..
For more information about Shelter SA please visit their website: www.sheltersa.asn.au
