South Australia is bracing for a blast of wild winter weather and a Code Blue Tier 2 response has been activated right across the state to help protect rough sleepers from the cold.
From today, Monday 23 June, extra support is being rolled out in dozens of regions with some areas continuing through to Wednesday morning. With freezing temperatures, heavy rain and strong winds forecast, the goal is simple. Get people indoors and keep them safe.
Tier 2 means more than just extra outreach. It includes things like overnight accommodation, motel stays for those most at risk, warm meals, bedding and support from local teams checking in on people doing it tough. Tier 1 is also active in some areas and offers extended day services, warm clothing, hot drinks and help connecting to services.
Adelaide Metro, the Mount Lofty Ranges, Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, the Yorke Peninsula, Murraylands and the South East are all on Tier 2 alert today and tomorrow. The Mid North is also continuing its Tier 2 response across both days.
| REGION | Today – 23/06/2025 | Tomorrow – 24/06/2025 |
| West Coast | Code Blue Tier 2 | Code Blue Tier 1 |
| Eastern Eyre | Code Blue Tier 2 | Code Blue Tier 1 |
| Lower Eyre | Code Blue Tier 2 | Code Blue Tier 1 |
| Flinders | Code Blue Tier 2 | Code Blue Tier 1 |
| Mid North | Code Blue Tier 2 | Code Blue Tier 2 |
| Clare Valley | Code Blue Tier 2 | Code Blue Tier 1 |
| Yorke Peninsula | Code Blue Tier 2 | Code Blue Tier 2 |
| Fleurieu Peninsula | Code Blue Tier 2 | Code Blue Tier 2 |
| Kangaroo Island | Code Blue Tier 2 | Code Blue Tier 2 |
| Adelaide Metropolitan | Code Blue Tier 2 | Code Blue Tier 2 |
| Mount Lofty Ranges | Code Blue Tier 2 | Code Blue Tier 2 |
| Murraylands | Code Blue Tier 2 | Code Blue Tier 2 |
| Riverland | Code Blue Tier 1 | Code Blue Tier 1 |
| Upper South East | Code Blue Tier 2 | Code Blue Tier 2 |
| Lower South East | Code Blue Tier 2 | Code Blue Tier 2 |
Other areas like the West Coast, Flinders, Clare Valley and Eyre regions are activating Tier 2 just for today and will switch to Tier 1 tomorrow. In the Riverland, Tier 1 will remain in place for both days.
Every response is tailored to what each community needs most. But the message across the board is clear. No one should be left out in the cold without help.
If you or someone you know is sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness, support is available anytime through Homeless Connect SA on 1800 003 308.
Let’s keep each other warm, safe and looked after this winter.
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