WACOSS membership is made up of a vast network of individuals and organisations who are committed to our vision to create an inclusive, just and equitable society for all Western Australians.
WACOSS’s policy submissions and advocacy work are aimed at influencing policy decision makers at both a State and Federal level to provide a voice for vulnerable Western Australians.
WACOSS events provide a unique opportunity to network with sector leaders and take part in important sector discussions that will shape the future outcomes for those we represent.
WACOSS’s policy submissions and advocacy work is aimed at influencing policy decision makers at both a State and Federal level to provide a voice for vulnerable Western Australians.
JobKeeper News and Information
21 May 2020
On Friday 24 April 2020, the Federal Government made some significant clarifications to the JobKeeper payment scheme, which will make a big difference to the community services sector.
Read moreStories from community service sector workers
29 April 2020
The community service and its frontline staff have continued to go to work each and every day during the COVID-19 crisis to support people in our communities who are vulnerable, experiencing hardship and disadvantage.
Read moreThe WACOSS office is currently closed
6 April 2020
The office is closed for visitors. WACOSS staff are working remotely to stop the spread of COVID-19, so this office is currently unattended. If you need to get in touch with someone from WACOSS you can call the main office number on 08 6381 5300, or for non-urgent enquiries, you can email info@wacoss.org.au and ask […]
Read morePresentation to The Parliamentary Friends for Children
14 March 2019
Louise Giolitto, CEO, and Sue Nye, Manager Early Years, presented a whole-of-government Child Poverty and Wellbeing Strategy to the Parliamentary Friends for Children on Thursday 14 March 2019.
Read moreMaking Place WACOSS Conference Papers available for download
3 May 2018
The Making Place WACOSS Conference 2018 was a celebration of place-based success and achievements. Thank you to everyone who joined us from far and wide. Papers and presentations from the event can be downloaded here.
Read moreStatement on the outcome of the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory
20 November 2017
Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) supports the recommendations in the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory report, and is pleased that the recommendations have focused on early intervention measures that aim to keep young people out of child protection and youth justice systems. WACOSS has championed […]
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