New affordable homes to be built in South Australia
More affordable rental homes will be made available in South Australia under further rounds of the National Rental Affordability Scheme. Premier Jay Weatherill today announced that the State Government...
View ArticleWater rebates to ease cost of living pressure for Housing SA residents
Housing SA tenants will receive a rebate of up to $75 credited to their account through the South Australian Government Water Security Rebate Scheme. Social Housing Minister Tony Piccolo said some...
View ArticleYouth Minister congratulates Duke of Edinburgh’s Award recipients
Youth Minister Tony Piccolo will tonight present about 150 young people with the Duke of Edinburgh's Silver or Bronze award. Mr Piccolo said the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program provides young people...
View ArticleRegister now for LGBTIQ Inclusion Strategy forums
Members of South Australia's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) community are encouraged to register their interest for a series of information forums being held across...
View ArticleA Chance to say Thanks a Million to our SA Volunteers
Volunteers Minister Tony Piccolo has thanked South Australia's 900,000 volunteers at the state launch of National Volunteers Week in Victoria Square this afternoon. "Whether it is delivering meals,...
View ArticleInternational Day Against Homophobia targets online abuse
Challenging internet-based, anonymous abuse of the LGBTIQ community is the focus of today's International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO). Communities and Social Inclusion Minister Tony Piccolo says...
View ArticleNew responsible gambling campaign asks what are your odds?
South Australian gamblers are being encouraged to consider their odds in a new responsible gambling advertising campaign launched today to mark the start of Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (20 - 26...
View ArticleImproving access to justice for people with disability
Community views are being sought on changes to make it easier for people living with disability to have their voices heard in the criminal justice system. Attorney General John Rau today met with...
View ArticleSmart living apartments give people with disability more independence
Innovative South Australian technology that enables people living with disability to lead more independent lives will be on display today when eight 'smart living' apartments are officially opened at...
View ArticleNew housing stimulus package to deliver affordable housing
The State Government has announced an Affordable Housing Stimulus Program to deliver about 175 homes and support more than 500 jobs over the next 18 months. The 2013-14 State Budget will provide $88.7...
View ArticleGold medal performances at the Duke of Edinburgh Awards
A solo trek to Mount Everest base camp, a humanitarian trip to the Philippines and a climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro were among the pursuits undertaken by 23 young South Australians who...
View ArticleNew safeguards to protect the wellbeing of people living with disabilities
A new visiting service for people with disabilities starts today - providing safeguards to protect the wellbeing of vulnerable people in the community. Premier and Treasurer Jay Weatherill says...
View ArticleCelebrating the work of South Australia’s volunteers
Volunteers Minister Tony has paid tribute to South Australia's volunteers and the huge contribution they make at this year's annual Volunteers Day Concert at the Adelaide Festival Theatre. "Whether it...
View ArticleMore social housing to support South Australia’s most vulnerable
The community housing sector in South Australia will be expanded over the next five years to provide more homes to low income families and other vulnerable people. Premier Jay Weatherill today...
View ArticleMajor expansion planned for homelessness support in Adelaide
Homelessness support services in the Adelaide CBD will be expanded - with a new apartment building to be opened in the city for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The housing...
View Article