The Western Australian Council of Social Service and Unions WA have called for the state minimum wage to increase by 7 per cent to meet the basic needs of low…
The Western Australian Council of Social Service has welcomed state budget investments to address cost of living pressures, build more social housing, expand family and domestic violence support, and for…
Finalists have been announced for the 2023 Community Services Excellence Awards, with 32 outstanding nominees named in the honours roll. The awards – a long-standing partnership between the Western Australian…
The cost of non-discretionary items like food, transport, housing and utilities have driven inflation to record highs not seen since 1990, leaving more Western Australians in financial hardship as the…
A report released today by social service organisations found that while around three million households receive some form of ongoing financial assistance for their energy bills, the poor design and…
WACOSS’s 2022 Cost of Living Report has found that more state and federal government support is needed to curb rising financial hardship, amid soaring prices for essential items. Global and…