T wo years of rejuvenating homes and building a stronger community for tenants in Elizabeth was marked with a community celebration in early December. More than 300 people joined the celebration at Burgate Reserve, enjoying food, entertainment and activities. In 2015 AnglicareSA took on the management of almost 500 properties within Elizabeth Grove and Elizabeth Vale as part of the South Australian Government’s Better Places, Stronger Communities program. Michelle Gegenhuber, AnglicareSA General Manager Housing Services, said that AnglicareSA’s services go way beyond the provision and maintenance of housing. “We have worked closely with our tenants to create opportunities for them to contribute to their community to improve lifestyles and living environment,” she said. “Community programs have involved everything from park clean up days through to cooking classes, COMMUNITY BUILDING
gardening competitions, a women’s wellbeing group, fitness groups and a tool library. " “Elizabeth Grove and Elizabeth Vale are now thriving, vibrant examples of how we can contribute and participate in our communities.” The program provides tenants with the opportunity to learn new skills, make friends and improve their homes, and connects them with local services such as financial counsellors and early literacy programs for children.
The Burundi Gospel Choir performed at Burgate Reserve
WHITE RIBBONACCREDITATION W e are proud to announce that AnglicareSA has been recognised as a White Ribbon accredited workplace. White Ribbon is the world’s largest people’s movement working to end men’s violence against women and girls, promote gender equality, healthy relationships and a new vision of masculinity. AnglicareSA joins 165 other organisations across Australia with White Ribbon accreditation. Over the last 18 months, our team has worked hard to ensure our commitment to ending family and domestic violence is now firmly reflected across our communications, HR, organisation policies and in our leadership. The number of people, particularly women, experiencing violence is high: • One in three women have experienced physical or sexual violence • One in five women experience harassment in the workplace • On average, one woman is killed every week by a current or former partner. It must stop. It starts with us. Together we can end violence against women in our community. If you, or someone you know, are experiencing domestic violence, be assured that there is help available. Please see the list of services to find one which would best suit your circumstances.
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 1800respect.org.au Yarrow Place Domestic Violence, Rape & Sexual Assault Service 1800 817 421 Domestic Violence 24 hours Crisis Line 1800 800 098 Child Abuse Report Line 13 14 78 Mensline Australia 1300 789 978 Mensline.org.au
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