The 2021 calendar is now updated so you can add your advocacy, activity or event starting from now and running through to 23 October. You can also join in by visiting our APW 2020-21 pages, Everybody’s Home for actions on affordable housing or Poverty and COVID-19 for actions around keeping income support above the poverty line. See also the Everybody’s Home or Raise the Rate websites to find out more.
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October 2021
Re-engage and Renew Forum Western Sydney
Hosted by the Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) as part of Anti-Poverty Week As Greater Sydney deals with its second lockdown, and energy affordability becomes a pressing issue for vulnerable consumers, we warmly invite community workers and advocates in Western Sydney to attend our annual forum. We aim to re-engage with community workers after a difficult year and renew how we reach vulnerable communities in a world that has been dramatically altered by the pandemic. We’re pleased to announce the…
Find out more »Lighting up Hobart
Hobart will light up for Anti-Poverty Week in a big way. The Rose Garden Bridge, Elizabeth Mall, Railway Roundabout Fountain, Franklin Square Fountain and Cardinal Lights will all be lit up in blue to recognise Anti Poverty Week 2021. City of Hobart will also be taking part in a social media campaign to highlight APW activities and regional response.
Find out more »Re-engage and Renew Forum – Orange
Online forum for community workers Hosted by the Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) as part of Anti-Poverty Week As NSW deals with ongoing COVID-19 related challenges, and energy affordability becomes a pressing issue for vulnerable consumers, we warmly invite community workers and advocates in Orange to attend our annual forum. We aim to re-engage with community workers after a difficult year and renew how we reach vulnerable communities in a world that has been dramatically altered by the pandemic. We’re…
Find out more »Lighting up Launceston
Launceston Seaport, the Launceston Mall and Civic Square will all be lit up from 17-23 October. Launceston Town Hall will be lit up in blue, white and green from 22-26 October. City of Launceston will also be taking part in a social media campaign to highlight APW activities and regional response.
Find out more »Lighting up Devonport
Devonport City Council will light up the paranaple convention centre in green, white and blue for Anti-Poverty Week and will advertise via the Community Services Newsletter.
Find out more »“On the Right Track”
Brief Interactive Financial Literacy Session in relation to priorities. Followed by Energy Saving Tips from Aurora. Community members are invited to bring their Aurora energy bill into Glenorchy Salvos. This will provide an opportunity to meet with Aurora team members to work through their energy bill, and identify energy saving techniques, as well as discussing available payment options and plans to meet their energy need. Community members are also invited to join us for a community lunch. This event will…
Find out more »Dental Health for Life
A focus on how we can work together to increase better oral health amongst our communities.
Find out more »Burnie Salvos Community Expo & Community Lunch
Missions Expressions participating to shine a spotlight on reducing poverty; Doorways, Doorways to Parenting, Thrift Store etc will be having individual stalls promoting their programs, support that is offered and an opportunity for community to meet the staff. Doorways will be covering the cost for community members wishing to enjoy the community lunch. Local law firms will be present throughout the day to assist community members with developing wills (there is a cost associated).
Find out more »Good to know Expo
A mini expo of local providers sharing practical tips on how to do more with less. Stall holders include Metro Tas, Priceline, The Smith Family, Libraries Tas and many more.
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