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.
Funding shortfall for WA charities costing job quality and services
October 27, 2020
New evidence out today from University of Western Australia (UWA) has revealed the state’s charities are facing increasing financial pressure resulting in fewer services and lower quality jobs in the sector.
Read moreWA Budget: Welcome focus on people’s hip-pocket and Aboriginal wellbeing
October 8, 2020
The Western Australian Council of Social Service has welcomed the focus on Aboriginal communities and wellbeing in today’s State Budget, as well as keeping household bills manageable.
Read moreFinancial Hardship Resources
September 30, 2020
Many people may be feeling the effects of COVID-19 right now, and help is available from community service organisations, including financial counselling, food vouchers, assistance with bills, emergency accommodation, and referrals to other supports and services.
Read moreJobSeeker cuts push thousands of Western Australians into poverty
September 25, 2020
The Federal Government has chosen to throw more than two million people across Australia, including over 200,000 Western Australians into poverty,
Read moreWest Australians back a permanent increase to JobSeeker
September 21, 2020
An extra 250,000 Western Australians will be living in poverty by the end of the week, following the Federal Government’s cut to the JobSeeker Coronavirus Supplement.
Read moreReal Estate Lobby Out of Touch with Reality
September 15, 2020
The Western Australian Council of Social Service has today condemned the new campaign by the Real Estate Institute of WA against the COVID-19 tenancy laws as being completely disconnected from the realities facing tenants in our state.
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Sector eNews and Bulletins
- Sector News 463, 15 January 2020
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