South Australia is buckling under its housing crisis. It’s part of a dire national picture of widening socio-economic divides and a surge in people struggling to put a roof over their head – the worst seen in a generation.
But how do we fix it? That was the central question at this week’s Adelaide community election forum on housing and homelessness, which drew more than 100 people.
Those impacted by housing insecurity and frontline workers, shared first hand experiences with candidates for the Adelaide electorate.
As the crisis widens, a number of people say their voices have been left out, urging politicians to act as voting day approaches.
Forum hosted by Adelaide Day Centre for Homeless Persons, Anti-Poverty Network SA, Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council, Brian Burdekin Clinic, Pilgrim Uniting Church, and Better Renting.
Produced By: Emma Wotzke, and Sam Georgiou
Featured In Story: Tabitha Lean – event attendee and lived experience of incarceration and homelessness , Lisa O’Malley – Co-Founder Carer Project , Aislinn Bradshaw – advocate, single mother, living with a disability, and with children living with a disability, representing Anti-Poverty Network SA, Pas Forgione – Campaigns Coordinator, Anti-Poverty Network , Keiran Snape is a South Ward Councillor for the City of Adelaide, community Independent for Adelaide , and
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 19 February 2026