Housing Choices happenings
“I had some great conversations about democracy and why it is important to have a voice and vote. Everyone’s vote is important in creating a healthy democracy,” she said. Housing Choices SA held Democracy BBQs for both the State and Federal elections and hosted a mobile polling booth. For the local Government elections, the approach was a little different! There were hosted ‘Meet the Candidate’ events in the electorates of Adelaide and Norwood, Payneham and St Peters. These events were a great opportunity for residents to hear from the people they planned to vote for as well as a chance for candidates to hear about the issues important to residents. Housing Choices is grateful to all the candidates who attended and congratulates those who were successful in getting elected, including Dr Jane Lomax- Smith pictured here with resident Rebeccah.
Above: Resident Rebeccah and Lord Mayor of the City of Adelaide, Dr Jane Lomax-Smith AM. Image credit: Drew Sinton
Your vote counts
Last year was a big year for democracy, with South Australians voting in all three tiers of Government. Housing Choices SA collaborated with Sally Scantlebury, the Community Engagement Officer at the South Australian Electoral Commission to assist residents, ensuring they were eligible to vote, as well as ready to take part in the voting process.
“It was great to hold our first ‘Democracy BBQ’ in Light Square and chat to Common Ground residents about their options to vote in the state election. The safety and security of residents is priority, and it was great to chat to people about the silent elector form which ensures their private details are not publicly available,” said Sally Scantlebury.
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