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.
Survey shows WA community services and workers at risk from funding uncertainty
27 February 2020
Western Australian community service leaders are concerned the Federal Government has yet to commit to the continuation of funding to ensure staff are fairly paid in this important sector. The sector provides homelessness, food relief, mental health and many other community services.
Read moreNew report shows living costs outpacing income growth
16 December 2019
Single parent families and people who are currently experiencing unemployment have been hit particularly hard by higher living costs in the past financial year, according to new modelling released today by the Western Australian Council of Social Service.
Read moreDangerous and outrageous – Councils of Social Service condemn proposed funding cut to national voice for First Nations women on domestic violence
10 December 2019
The Councils of Social Service across the country have joined together to urge the Morrison Government to reinstate funding to the National Family Violence Prevention and Legal Services Forum
Read moreCommunity Service Sector launches crisis campaign
6 December 2019
Western Australia’s Community Service Organisations have banded together to launch the #YourHelpWA campaign
Read morePublic Housing Investment Welcomed by Community Sector
3 December 2019
The Western Australian Council of Social Service has warmly welcomed the State Government’s announcement today of the new Housing Investment Package.
Read moreCall to cut energy bills for people on low incomes while acting on climate change
21 November 2019
Community, health and research groups are calling on Energy Ministers to cut energy bills, reduce carbon emissions and create jobs
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