HIDDEN NORTHERN TREASURE
R unning from October 16 –22, Anti-Poverty Week encouraged all Australians to take part in activities that highlight issues of poverty and hardship both here and overseas. The week played host to all manner of events, from morning teas at Queensland’s Parliament House to nutritional seminars for Perth’s homeless. But one particularly creative SA event that really got us excited this year was the Northern Area Community & Youth Services’ (NACYS) annual Op Shop Hop. Designed to teach young people about the financial benefits of thrift shopping, NACYS op shop hop saw a group of keen bargain hunters visit six different stores across Adelaide’s northern suburbs in one jam-packed day.
Deb Rieger from NACYS used the Op Shop Hop to teach the young op shoppers about budgeting, and the value of second-hand shopping. “A budget isn’t just about paying the bills, it’s about planning for life,” said Deb. “You can give all the lectures about poverty that you want, but giving people actionable advice about living on a small income is more valuable. Op shops prove that even if you’re struggling to make ends meet, you don’t have to go without.” Anglicare SA has three op shops of its own dotted across Adelaide (North Adelaide, Adelaide and Salisbury), all of which have a great range of recycled clothes and household goods at affordable prices.
COFFEE SANDWICHES ANDACHAT
FINANCIAL SERVICES' SHOWTIME
I f you enjoy a hospitality environment and love to connect with older people, we’d love to talk to you. We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our Residential Aged Care facility cafes at Trott Park in the south and Elizabeth East in the north. You’ll be doing more than just making coffee and serving food! We want you to take time to chat and connect with our residents. You’ll acquire skills and experience in a hospitality environment and more than that… you’ll probably make great friends and enjoy yourself! If you love caring for older South Australians like we do and you are available to volunteer for a few hours each week, please contact Alycia Galbraith on 8305 9251 or alycia.galbraith@anglicaresa.com.au.
I f you went along to the Royal Adelaide Show this year, you might have come across some of the wonderful staff from AnglicareSA’s Community Financial Services team (such as Alana and Carolyn, pictured). The team had a stall in the Jubilee Pavilion where they answered questions from interested passers-by, gave out goodies such as colouring-in sets for kids, and proudly promoted services such as Financial Counselling, No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) and Saver Plus. Saver Plus is a matched savings program that assists people on lower incomes to develop a saving habit, build assets and improve financial capability. Participants set a savings goal and receive support and education to help them achieve it. When they reach their goal, ANZ Bank matches their savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500. To find out more about Saver Plus and AnglicareSA’s other financial services call 1800 759 707.
page 4 — News about AnglicareSA, Summer 2016
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