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Youth justice reforms must be tough on the causes of youth crime
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announces new measures to combat youth crime. (Pic: Lauren Hilbert/Twitter) THE suite of policing and youth justice reforms announced in the last two days emphasise...
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2016 Christmas Resources
Donate for good. The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal The Smith Family Toy and Book Appeal Council for Single Mothers Christmas Appeal Berry Street Christmas Appeal Safe Steps Christmas Appeal...
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Community sector and social cohesion
Community sector and social cohesion The 2017-18 Victorian Budget includes many positive investments to improve social cohesion. In particular, the funding to consult and negotiate a treaty...
View ArticleSocial bodies rate the Federal Budget
.@ACOSS tells @breakfastnews #budget2017 fails to help disadvantaged. More #auspol budget reaction at our live blog: https://t.co/fDGkuze2kh pic.twitter.com/OHc4HwTQTS — ABC News (@abcnews) May 9,...
View ArticleCommunity groups hold the key to better disaster planning
Governments should begin harnessing the power of community organisations in disaster planning, according to a new report from the Victorian Council of Social Service. With bushfires, heatwaves and...
View ArticleInsights into social innovation
True social innovation is complicated and “not something that can be achieved in a policy speech”, economist and innovation leader Dr Nicholas Gruen has said in an interview to mark the release of the...
View ArticleBe cool this weekend ☀
The forecast for the long weekend is for high temperatures right throughout Victoria, with temperatures forecast over 35 degrees in the inland and northern parts of the state. While some of us might...
View ArticleThe little House that could.. meet Morwell’s social heart
The Morwell Neighbourhood House sits on a working-class street surrounded by ageing brick and weatherboard homes. It’s not much too look at. Driving by you could easily mistake it for a suburban...
View ArticleBig political announcements at the Good Life Summit
Victoria’s top three political leaders have used the VCOSS Good Life Summit to expand on their vision for a fairer and more just Victoria. The Premier Daniel Andrews, Opposition Leader Matthew Guy and...
View ArticleReliving the 2018 VCOSS Good Life Summit
The VCOSS Good Life Summit was held in June 2018 to explore what role governments must play to ensure every Victorian can lead a good life, but also what role the community sector and individuals must...
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Introducing the 10-Year Community Services Industry Plan
Unemployment, under-employment and stagnant wages are often in the headlines. One solution that is regularly pitched for these issues is large infrastructure projects – like the level crossing...
View ArticleCommunity health means no-one falls through the cracks
Community health services are the quiet achievers of Victoria’s health system. Under increasing pressure and desperate for more resources, they continue to give healthcare to those who need it most....
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Fair funding for community services
Community services are essential to support people to overcome challenges and prevent them becoming isolated, vulnerable and impoverished. They tackle the causes of disadvantage and give a voice to the...
View ArticleBetter data; stronger community sector workforce
The people who work in Victoria’s community sector are passionate, skilled and from a variety of backgrounds. We know, because we see them in action every day, helping Victorians to escape family...
View ArticleTime running out to clarify how portable long service leave scheme works
The Victorian community services portable long service leave scheme starts in less than three weeks. We now know the Employer Levy for the community services industry will be 1.65 per cent of wages in...
View ArticleCommunity organisations need relief from ‘stealth’ funding cuts
Many Victorians have either benefitted from the help of a community organisation, or know someone who has. This help might come from a financial counselling service, community health centre,...
View ArticleWe’re not doing enough to help community organisations confront climate change
Community organisations are deeply embedded in the communities they serve. They’re there for the day-to-day struggles, relied on by people who may be vulnerable or disadvantaged. They support people to...
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COVID-19 and the community sector
NOTE: This page contains general advice and links to official and reputable resources. VCOSS does not provide health or legal advice. For the latest health guidance visit dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus....
View ArticleCOVID-19 Digital Forum #3
On June 4th 2020, VCOSS and the Department of health and Human Services convened the third COVID-19 Digital Forum to guide the community sector’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Digital Forum #4 (July)
On July 2nd 2020, VCOSS and the Department of Health and Human Services convened the fourth COVID-19 Digital Forum to guide the community sector’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can...
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