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 […]
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 […]
Stand-outs recognised at Community Services Excellence Awards
Last night, the spotlight shone on the outstanding achievements of community sector organisations and individuals across Western Australia at the 2025 Community Services Excellence Awards, held at Optus Stadium. CSEA […]
Children, families prioritised in election commitments
The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) has welcomed this morning’s election commitment from the State Government which will seek to take financial pressure off struggling WA households. WA […]
WACOSS celebrates expansion of School Breakfast Program
The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) has praised today’s WA Labor cost of living election commitment as a major win for struggling Western Australian families. WA Labor has […]
Community Services Excellence Awards to recognise community sector
The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) is pleased to announce that nominations for the Community Services Excellence Awards (CSEA) are now open. The biennial awards, now in its […]