Uniting Communities

Today we announced our intention to become #netzero by 2035. We urge other organisations to set their own carbon reduction targets for the future of our community, State and planet. Thanks to our speakers and panellists for your valuable insights today. bit.ly/3jLytBb

We’re excited to be holding our first #carbonnetural event at U City today to make an important announcement about our continued commitment to #ClimateAction . Looking forward to hearing from @TimJarvisAM and other leaders who are driving SA to a more sustainable future.

And back in our water session room - more discussion on tenants as water customers, smart metering and more . More good discussion from @SAWaterCorp panellists, Barbara Johns (SACAT) & Mark Henley (@UCommunitiesSA) #LivingWithoutTheBasics continues to highlight a range of topics

#Water: the essential we take for granted. At our conference on 19 May, we’ll launch a report on #drinkingwater in rural and #regional #SA & look at some issues tenants face with #waterservices inc if in hardship. Joined by @SAWaterCorp @UCommunitiesSA SACOSS.org.AU/event/LWB

Next featured panel for our #LivingWithoutTheBasics conference (May 19) is on tenants as water customers. Featuring @MarkHenley4SA @UCommunitiesSA, Barbara Johns (SACAT) Dr Sonia Masciantonio, David Coombe & Sonia Masciantonio (@SAWaterCorp). Register sacoss.org.au/event/LWB

A positive step as EFTPOS withdrawals drop to $250 a day at pokie venues. Mark Henley said, "We've tried for 20 years to limit the ability of gamblers to chase their losses with more & more money, because research shows it is a classic sign of addiction." adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-aus…

Next featured panel for our #LivingWithoutTheBasics conference (May 19) is on tenants as water customers. Featuring @MarkHenley4SA @UCommunitiesSA, Barbara Johns (SACAT) Dr Sonia Masciantonio, David Coombe & Sonia Masciantonio (@SAWaterCorp). Register sacoss.org.au/event/LWB

We were excited to welcome @NFP_leadership’s #ShapeTheFuture2021 event to U City today. Thanks to keynote speakers, @tanyahosch and @TimCostello, and all who contributed insights about the future of leadership in the #nfp sector. @AnglicareSA @HelpingHandAust @UniversitySA

And that's a wrap! Thank you to our organising partners - @AnglicareSA, @HelpingHandAust, @UCommunitiesSA and @UniversitySA for arranging our inaugural conference. We'd love to hear your feedback! Drop us a line - or tweet 👇🏽 - and we hope to keep shaping the future with you!

#shapethefuture2021 Schrapel: NFP leaders should feel empowered to speak out on pressing social issues. Institutional and Board support is critical ⁦@UniversitySA⁩

We’ve also talked to 172 people online via our chat service. If you or someone you know is struggling due to the situation with COVID-19, we’re here on 1800 632 753 from 8am to 8pm every day. Find out more > bit.ly/3d11AOQ

These contacts are made up of: 📞 14,132 calls to people in hotel quarantine for an initial wellbeing check (including people who declined a check) 📞 3135 follow-up calls to people in hotel quarantine 📞 5898 incoming calls from members of the community.

Our SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line has reached 2 significant milestones recently – its one-year anniversary & its 23,000th contact. The Line was set up in March 2020 to help community members & those in hotel quarantine to manage the mental health effects of COVID-19.

The government’s Bill to axe responsible lending is in Parliament today and could reach the Senate in the next few days. @PaulineHansonOz @MRobertsQLD @Senator_Patrick @JacquiLambie @Stirling_G do the right thing to avoid a #debtdisaster @FCAupdate

You can also add your voice to the cause, via @choiceaustralia's online petition. bit.ly/38xKXHY

Read our letter in full on our website. bit.ly/3qJiXr4

The Senate Economics Legislation Committee will soon vote on changes to the National Consumer Credit Protection (Supporting Economic Recovery) Bill 2020. We're asking them to oppose these, to help consumers avoid 'debt disaster' because of unaffordable & unsuitable lending.