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.
Publications
Cost of Living snapshot 2020
17 December 2020
A short overview of the key findings from the Cost of Living report, which models the income and expenditure of three household types, and provides analysis of relative changes in living costs and likely impacts on current and future levels of deprivation and need.
Publications
Cost of Living report 2020
17 December 2020
Each year we produce the Cost of Living report, which models the income and expenditure of three household types, and provides analysis of relative changes in living costs and likely impacts on current and future levels of deprivation and need.
Publications
Lived Experience Framework – Principles and Practices for Lived Experience Partnerships
11 December 2020
This Framework outlines the principles and practices that we aspires to for working with people who have Lived Experience. These especially relate to partnering with lived experience advocates and advocacy groups. This framework is a resource for the community services sector and for advocates working in partnership with all levels of civil society.
Publications
Western Australia’s Not-for-profit Landscape Report 2020
27 October 2020
This study examined the ACNC data provided by charities headquartered in Western Australia.
Submissions
Submission on the Continuation of the Cashless Debit Card
26 October 2020
WACOSS submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee inquiry into the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Continuation of Cashless Welfare) Bill 2020.
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan 2021-2023
23 October 2020
A bold vision to challenge belief structures and cultural norms, and build community empathy in order to drive change and overcome entrenched poverty, inequality and exclusion.
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