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.
State Plan Charts Course Through Recovery
27 July 2020
The Western Australian Council of Social Service has welcomed yesterday’s release of the State Government’s comprehensive WA Recovery Plan. The plan sets out a course forward through investing in a range of initiatives, including those targeted towards supporting communities and people experiencing hardship.
Read moreCashless Gambling No Winner
24 July 2020
The Western Australian Council of Social Service has slammed the introduction by Crown Perth to enable people to buy gaming chips at the table using debit cards, in a trial starting from Monday.
Read moreWestern Australians set to suffer as JobSeeker plunged below poverty line
22 July 2020
Frontline community services in WA have warned that nearly 250,000 Western Australians will be plunged below the poverty line when the Coronavirus supplement is reduced in September.
Read moreJobSeeker cuts misguided and cruel
21 July 2020
The Western Australian Council of Social Service has expressed its alarm at today’s announcement that the Federal Government will slash the JobSeeker coronavirus supplement by $300 a fortnight.
Read moreWest Australians want a permanent increase to JobSeeker
14 July 2020
A landmark study has found that more than two million West Australians – nearly 75 percent of the population – support a permanent increase in the JobSeeker rate.
Read moreWelcome Extra Support to Keep People Connected
31 March 2020
WACOSS has warmly welcomed the McGowan Government’s announcement today of additional support for WA households experiencing financial hardship.
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