CEOMESSAGE
A nother long, cold winter has, as always, focussed our minds on housing and homelessness. AnglicareSA’s housing focus is spread right across our services as we provide homes and support within the home for many thousands of people. Just over a year ago our housing team took over management of more than 700 Housing Trust homes in the Woodville area. We not only manage the properties, but also provide a range of support services for tenants. We have been encouraged by the overwhelming positive response from our tenants and continue to work hard to build connected, engaged communities. AnglicareSA is investing in our aged care and disability homes, with several upgrade projects already in full swing. Improving the aesthetic and function of homes for our residents is a priority and we look forward to the completion of works. We were delighted earlier this year when the new state government announced it would extend access to care for young people in the out- of-home care system. Providing young people with a home until the age of 21 has a huge positive impact on their future outcomes. We will continue to advocate in this area and are committed to ensuring the same extension of care is provided to all young people in out-of-home care, including those in residential and emergency care. Another vulnerable group is of course our homeless. The Adelaide Zero Project is making inroads to ending functional street homelessness in the City, now knowing the names and
backgrounds of nearly 150 people sleeping rough in the CBD. This helps us to tailor services specific to the individual, to help themmove on from the issues that led to their homelessness. Our Winter Appeal sawmore than $170,000 raised for our emergency assistance services. Winter always sees a surge in demand for these services, and this winter was no exception. The money donated has made a huge difference already to the lives of many vulnerable South Australians and we thank our donors for their generosity. As always, AnglicareSA is very lucky and grateful to have the support of so many generous and caring people and organisations across the South Australian community who contribute to our mission in a variety of ways. This edition we give thanks to Jay from Pedare Christian College, Mr Harris from St Columba Senior School, the Lions Club of Mawson Lakes and Splashout Art Studios. Their creative support for AnglicareSA has been inspiring. Finally, a word of thanks to the two outgoing members of the AnglicareSA Board, Ann Boor and Philip Evans. We are all better off thanks to your dedicated service. I hope you enjoy this Spring edition of Supporter and I thank you for your ongoing support of AnglicareSA
"AnglicareSA is very lucky and grateful to have the support of so many generous and caring people and organisations"
Peter Sandeman Chief Executive Officer AnglicareSA
Cover: ROSAS tenancy officer Karen and tenant Tracey
2 — News about AnglicareSA, Spring 2018
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