Real stories, real struggle: WA families turn to emergency relief to survive cost‑of‑living pressures
Families across Western Australia are turning to emergency relief just to get through the week, as a new WACOSS report reveals the growing strain of the cost‑of‑living crisis on households […]
Reducing Gambling and Gaming Harm in WA
There is a common belief that gambling harm is low in WA because electronic gaming machines are restricted to the casino. However, this can create a false sense of security. […]
International Women’s Day: Confronting inequity and championing change
As we prepare to mark International Women’s Day this weekend, I’ve been reflecting on the extraordinary strength, leadership, and resilience of the people who make up our community service sector. […]
Planning for Future Services
For community sector service providers already struggling to meet demand, the news that Western Australia’s population hit three million in December 2024 and is tipped to be four million by […]
WACOSS calls for swift Government action as prices surge
The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) implores the State Government to act swiftly in introducing targeted cost of living relief measures in the wake of the latest consumer […]
One year of No Place for Poverty
No Place for Poverty is a social movement which amplifies the voices of people experiencing poverty and their allies. This powerful video was developed to mark its first year of […]
Statement on the potential terrorist attack at the Boorloo Invasion Day Rally
The potential terrorist attack at the peaceful Invasion Day rally on 26 January has left many in our community shaken. An alleged homemade explosive device was thrown into a crowd […]
Our community is stronger when we walk gently with one another
Now, more than ever, our community needs gentleness. We need compassion, kindness and the courage to sit together in respectful conversation. Around the world we are seeing politics harden, divisions […]
If the cap fits – the case for rent stabilisation in WA
Over five years ago, the state government sought feedback about proposed rent stabilisation mechanisms as part of broader reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA) (RTA). Following this consultation, […]