$2m food relief grant pool opens
Food relief service providers are now able to apply for up to $10,000 to help ballooning demand in the wake of the global fuel crisis, after a $2 million grant […]
Disinformation, extremism and democratic strain take centre stage at Emerging Issues forum
It was a sobering introduction that set the tone for the discussions that followed at this year’s Emerging Issues forum, “No you’re not crazy, it is as bad as it […]
State Govt commits $3.8m to food services
Western Australia’s three largest food relief service providers were handed a lifeline over the weekend, with the State Government announcing a $3.8 million support package to help combat the massive […]
Sector‑wide survey to measure impacts of global fuel crisis on community services
The Western Australian community services sector is being asked to contribute vital frontline insights as part of a new survey examining the impacts of the global fuel crisis on service […]
Premier activates natural disaster recovery fund
On Sunday, the Premier’s Natural Disaster Recovery Fund was activated to provide financial assistance for eligible households, community groups and small businesses facing ongoing disruptions as they recover from Severe […]
Business Contingency Planning for the Fuel Supply Crisis – Community Service Organisation
The current fuel crisis is creating real and immediate pressures for community service organisations across Western Australia. While the full extent of the disruption is still unfolding, it is clear […]
Real stories, real struggle: WA families turn to emergency relief to survive cost‑of‑living pressures
Families across Western Australia are turning to emergency relief just to get through the week, as a new WACOSS report reveals the growing strain of the cost‑of‑living crisis on households […]
International Women’s Day: Confronting inequity and championing change
As we prepare to mark International Women’s Day this weekend, I’ve been reflecting on the extraordinary strength, leadership, and resilience of the people who make up our community service sector. […]
Planning for Future Services
For community sector service providers already struggling to meet demand, the news that Western Australia’s population hit three million in December 2024 and is tipped to be four million by […]
One year of No Place for Poverty
No Place for Poverty is a social movement which amplifies the voices of people experiencing poverty and their allies. This powerful video was developed to mark its first year of […]