Welcome to Shelter SA the Peak Body for Housing in South Australia
Advocacy
Shelter SA advocates for improved housing outcomes for South Australians who are living on low incomes and in housing need.
Read moreOur advocacy aims to influence policy, legislative, funding and service delivery decisions within political, economic and social systems and institutions. Our advocacy includes media campaigns, public speaking, research and community engagement to promote public debate and raise awareness about housing affordability.
Advocacy in all its forms seeks to ensure that people, particularly those citizens who are in need and are most vulnerable in society, are able to:
- Have their needs included in decisions that affect them
- Defend and safeguard their rights
- Have their voices genuinely considered when decisions are being made about them
Policy
Shelter SA informs and recommends policy changes or resists policy changes, where needed, to improve housing outcomes for people living on low incomes in South Australia. View Shelter SA's Policy Position.
Read morePolicies and legislation shape the way institutions and organisations operate and can have a huge impact on people’s everyday lives. Policies are used to determine eligibility for services, provision of resources, and determining courses of action. Shelter SA informs and recommends policy changes or resists policy changes, where needed. View Shelter SA's Policy Position
Research
Our research is conducted to support our advocacy. Systematic investigation and community consultation are used to create our evidence based policy positions that aim to improve housing outcomes for people living on low incomes.
Read moreIf there is an area where we believe there is not enough existing evidence to support a recommendation for change, systematic investigation into it and community consultation are used to create our evidence based policy positions.
Services Directory
View our Multicultural Directory, Regional Services Directory or access the Homelessness Service Provider Directory
Membership
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Rental Survey
Calling all South Australian renters, landlords and property managers to take our three-minute survey "Moving On" about the end of tenancies and share on your socials!
Pickle
The Pickle app connects people who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, or in unsafe situations, to the nearest service organisation, ensuring they get the help they need when they need it.
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Latest Publications
Recent Posts & Media Releases
Shelter SA Election Platform 2022
Shelter SA is preparing election asks in this election year 2021, ahead of
Moving On 2021
The Shelter Moving On report is launched today! The first ever report shines
Empty Homes in the City of Adelaide Report
Read our Shelter SA Empty Homes Project Report the latest research looking at
Rooming Houses in South Australia: An Update
In 2017, Shelter SA conducted a review of the rooming house sector and
What happens to your bond when you move out of a private rental?
This paper will describe the current residential tenancy bonds system and the issues
E-Bulletins
Housing Matters 14 November
The 2023 National Rental Affordability Index is published today! Unfortunately, rental affordability in
Housing Matters 2 November
In this week's edition of Housing Matters you can read, endorse and share
Housing Matters 10 October
A special invitation awaits you in this edition of Housing Matters - come
Housing Matters 27 September
There are two invitations for you in this Housing Matters update! Save the
Housing Matters 19 September
In this week's news update, we are sharing our progress on bringing Homeshare