Cost of survival: WA families facing entrenched financial hardship
Western Australians on low income are experiencing entrenched and severe financial hardship, despite inflation slowing earlier in the year, moderate wage growth and government electricity credits, according to new data […]
State Budget Submission: Investing in people, building our future
The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) has today released its 2026-27 State Budget Submission, with recommendations for public investment that would build lasting prosperity for all. It has […]
Developing a Community of Practice Webinar
Hear from Kin about their Community of Practice Project. This webinar covers insights, challenges and learnings from the development of their communities of practice in the Goldfields and Kimberley regions. […]
Transforming Legal Assistance Services Webinar
Explore the journey of the Lived Experience Legal Assistance Change Project, a sector-first initiative reshaping how WA’s legal assistance services are designed, delivered and evaluated. This webinar was recorded on […]
Emerging Issues Forum 2025
Our annual Emerging Issues Forum offers a valuable opportunity to explore current and significant trends that will affect the sector. It serves as a space for reflection on the changing […]
Gender Equity in the WA Community Service Sector Webinar 2025
WACOSS and the Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing share insights from the Stronger Together – Gender Equity in the WA Community Services Sector Report. This webinar was recorded on […]
Community services sector ground zero for gender pay gap
Western Australia’s community services sector is bearing the brunt of the State’s disappointing reputation of having the largest gender pay gap in the country, according to new data from the […]
A strong state budget but the growing pains are also clear
The Western Australian economy is going strong, but we’re underinvesting in our people and that puts our future at risk. Today’s state budget figures highlight the impacts and outcomes of […]
WACOSS welcomes state minimum wage decision
The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) is pleased to see the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) has increased the state’s minimum wage by 3.75 per cent. Today’s […]
WACOSS welcomes national minimum wage increase
The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) warmly welcomes today’s announcement of a 3.5 per cent increase to the national minimum wage, in the latest effort to combat persistently […]