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Media Release: ACTCOSS congratulates ACT Senior Australian of the Year 2022 nominee Julie Tongs OAM
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today congratulated Julie Tongs OAM, CEO of Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services, on her the nomination for the Senior Australian of the Year award. Julie Tongs is one of the ACT’s most prominent and respected community leaders. She has worked in the CEO position at Winnunga […]
Anti-Poverty Week 2021 Recap
This year, Anti-Poverty Week (APW) was held across Australia from 17 to 23 October 2021. The week focused on reminding governments that there are two key things they can do to reduce poverty for individuals, families and children: raising the rate of income support above the poverty line and investing in social housing. In the […]
Updates for Organisations Supporting Multicultural Communities – 29 October 2021
Copy of update emailed to ACT organisations and groups supporting culturally and linguistically diverse communities. If you would like to be added to this contact list, please email [email protected] and let us know the culturally and linguistically diverse communities your organisation serves. Dear Community Leader Would you please share this information with your community? Ways […]
Media release: Anti-Poverty Week Youth Art Competition Winners Announced!
This year, Anti-Poverty Week (APW) was held across Australia from 17 to 23 October 2021. The week focused on reminding governments that there are two key things they can do to reduce poverty for individuals, families and children: raising the rate of income support above the poverty line and investing in social housing. In the […]
Media Release: Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2021
This week is Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2021 which provides an opportunity for people to talk openly about what gambling harm is, what can be done to prevent it, and how to support those affected by it. ACTCOSS is a member of the Canberra Gambling Reform Alliance (CGRA). As Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2021 comes […]
COVID-19 Update, 22 October 2021
To subscribe to our COVID-19 Update mailing list, please email [email protected] and we will subscribe you. If you would like to share any gaps or issues affecting your organisation, or any services that require increased funding to meet an immediate need in the COVID-19 response, please get in touch with ACTCOSS through our general email […]
Media release: Closure of Braddon Centrelink Service Centre will hurt vulnerable Canberrans
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today expressed its deep concern following the Australian Government’s announcement that the Braddon Services Australia Service Centre will be closed and merged into Gungahlin and Belconnen Service Centres. The current Braddon Service Centre at 13 Lonsdale Street will end services on Friday 3 December 2021. ACTCOSS CEO, Dr […]
Media release: ACT Community Sector CEOs come together to launch 2021 Anti-Poverty Week
Leaders from across the ACT community and business sectors came together today to launch 2021 Anti-Poverty Week (APW) and to call for action to be taken to end poverty. During the launch, CEOs representing organisations working with local children and families highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by Canberrans living below the poverty line. Representatives from […]