Affordable SA

15/10/2026

If you are behind or struggling to meet your required payments, please reach out to your provider and ask to speak with the Hardship team. For more resources and links to services in South Australia visit our website https://www.affordablesa.com.au/

Behind on payments? You don’t have to wait until things get worse.
Contact your bank, lender or provider and ask for their hardship team.
For more helpful tips head to https://ow.ly/nVAb50ZXRFY.

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day - You're not alone, there is support out there - https://www.affordablesa.com.au/categories/mental-health

World Mental Health Day

According to research by Beyond Blue, people facing financial challenges are twice as likely to experience mental health challenges (and vice versa). You’re not alone, there is support.

💜 Connect with a financial counsellor for financial support at salvationarmy.org.au/moneycare
💜 Connect with Lifeline for mental health support at lifeline.org.au or ph 13 11 14

08/10/2026

Affordable SA is a resource designed to support South Australians experiencing affordability and cost-of-living challenges. Affordable SA brings together trusted information and resources to help South Australians navigate difficult circumstances and connect with the right services for their needs.

You will also find information about a wide range of support services, including:

• Food and emergency relief
• Family and Domestic Violence support
• Housing and homelessness services
• Health and wellbeing services
• Concessions
• Mental health support
• And many more services and community resources

Whether you need immediate assistance or information about available supports, Affordable SA can help connect you with the services that best meet your needs.

For South Australians who are doing it tough and need help to make informed decisions in the areas of affordability issues and managing cost of living pressures. Affordable SA provides practical tips. service information, articles and connects people with much needed services in the area of accommod...

05/10/2026

Do you have all your Concessions applied (if eligible)?

18/09/2026

It's never too late to get financial help and advice.

Bring Your Bills Day is coming to Whyalla next week on Wednesday 23 September.

Come along and speak face-to-face with financial counsellors, banks, energy providers, ConcessionsSA and other services that may be able to help.

Bring a bill, bring your questions, or simply come in to find out what support is available.

📅 Wednesday 23 September
🕙 10am to 2pm
📍 Whyalla City Council Building, Grundel Street, Whyalla Norrie
💰 Free to attend – no bookings necessary

Getting advice early can make a real difference.



Centacare Catholic Country SA Whyalla City Council South Australian Financial Counsellors Association

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28/07/2026

Affordable SA will be attending the free Doing It Tough Expo for help with the cost of living, housing, food, financial support, wellbeing and more.
Learn what's available and chat one-on-one with a range of trusted local services.
You can connect with 25 organisations including Foodbank, Concessions SA, Centrelink, Relationships SA, Grow Mental Health and more.
📍 Clovercrest Baptist Church, 2 Famechon Crescent, Modbury North (opposite Pathway Community Centre on Milne Road)
💲 Free to attend
🚶 No bookings, drop in between 10am -1pm