St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is proud to launch our latest research report, developed in partnership with The McKell Institute: 'Equitable Transition: How the NSW Government Can Better Support Lower-Income Households Challenged by Energy Prices.' As NSW moves toward net zero, we’re calling for stronger protections so low-income households aren’t left behind. The report recommends: 🔹 More targeted energy rebates 🔹 Easier access to hardship and crisis supports 🔹 Improved energy efficiency for at-risk households We launched the report with a sector roundtable bringing together representatives from the Justice and Equity Centre (formerly the Public Interest Advocacy Centre), Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON), Sydney Alliance, COTA NSW, Justice and Peace Office, Tenants' Union of NSW and NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS). It was also powerful to hear directly from our Vinnies Support Centres, who shared what they’re seeing every day: people struggling under the weight of rising energy bills and cost-of-living pressures. Achieving energy justice has been a foundational part of the support provided by the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW. Our founder, Frederic Ozanam, delivered firewood two centuries ago in post-revolution France and that same spirit of responding with warmth endures to this day. You can download a copy of the report here: https://lnkd.in/g4PGTrbD
Very important work and a great report. Looking forward to a response from the government.
Great to be involved in this important work.