A Call to Action for SAC during National Homelessness Week

A Call to Action for SAC during National Homelessness Week

Next week marks National Homelessness Week, which is a time for Australians to reflect on the harsh realities of homelessness that many members of our communities face. While we at SAC maintain consistent efforts to support people doing it tough, during National Homelessness Week, we have the opportunity to participate in locally-driven initiatives that raise additional awareness and support. Last week during JAM, we welcomed Annette Slater, a former teacher who has volunteered at Hutt St Centre for over 5 years. Annette shared that, while the 2021 census suggested that over 7,000 South Australians experience homelessness on any given night, this figure is expected to climb to over 9,000 in the next census. 

Next Friday 8 August, students and members of the SAC community are welcome to participate in these community initiatives: 

1. Walk A Mile In My Boots – Hutt St Centre – If you’d like to join us, please register via this link. You may also donate to our team. Please meet at 6:45am near the St John’s Ambulance station at Victoria Park. Walk a Mile – St Aloysius College
2. National Homelessness Week Memorial in honour of those who’ve passed away while experiencing homelessness – Tarntanyangga/Victoria Square – 1pm.

Overnight on Friday 8 August, a group of Year 12 students will participate in the annual Winter Sleepout, an immersive experience that helps students develop empathy for those sleeping outdoors. Students will cook soup for Sister Janet Mead’s Adelaide Day Centre, and participate in a program of activities that promote awareness and understanding of the issues that may lead people to a situation of homelessness or inconsistent living situations. 

Ms Maddie Kelly
JAM Coordinator

JAM students heard from Annette Slater, a Hutt St Centre volunteer, about SA’s rising homelessness

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