Being Poor In A Rich Country - What People Don't Understand (With LINDA TIRADO)

Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 15:30 to 21:30

Clayton Wesley Uniting Church
Portrush Rd & The Parade, Norwood SA 5067

ENTRY: Optional gold-coin for low-income people, $10 for others (cost includes dinner)

Join us for an exciting and inspiring afternoon!! American anti-poverty activist and author Linda Tirado, “the woman who accidentally explained poverty to a nation”, will be speaking about the myths and victim-blaming that surround poverty in rich countries like Australia and the United States.

Linda has appeared on ABC's Q&A program, written for Huffington Post, and visited numerous countries to inspire poor people to speak out and challenge how they are treated, and challenge others to rethink their views.

She comes here at a time when the unemployed, sole parents, pensioners, and others face severe attacks on their rights and incomes, including grossly inadequate Centrelink payments, Income Management, Work For The Dole, and punitive Job Network obligations.

Speaking alongside Linda will be local anti-poverty and welfare-rights activists, and there will also be opportunities to get involved in different campaigns and projects, and a delicious community dinner afterwards.

Childcare and transport assistance available, contact us at antipovertynetwork.sa@gmail.com