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Here you’ll find news, announcements, and media releases from ACTCOSS and the Gulanga Program, along with major community sector news.
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Media release: ACTCOSS welcomes expansion of supports to combat electricity price hikes
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today welcomed the ACT Government’s announcement of an increased Utilities Concession and other initiatives to support people on low incomes. This follows today’s retail electricity price increase announced by the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (ICRC). Dr Emma Campbell, ACTCOSS CEO said: “Today’s announcement by the ICRC of […]
Media release: Investment in housing, community sector must be priorities for ACT Budget
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) and community sector member organisations have urged the ACT Government to prioritise investment in social housing and community services in the upcoming ACT 2021/22 Budget. During meetings last week, the ACT community sector shared key funding needs with senior ACT Government officials including representatives from Chief Minister, Treasury […]
Media release: ACTCOSS welcomes opening of ACT Government Access and Sensory vaccination clinic
Today the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) welcomed the opening of the designated COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people with disabilities at the Garran vaccination clinic. Dr Emma Campbell, ACTCOSS CEO said: “At every stage of the pandemic, people with disabilities have been left behind. We have seen this yet again in the Federal Government’s […]
Media release: Advisory council step toward reducing gambling harm, strengthening community clubs
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has welcomed the announcement of the ACT Community Clubs Ministerial Advisory Council as a positive step toward reducing gambling harm in the ACT while supporting the important role of our community clubs. Dr Emma Campbell, ACTCOSS CEO said: “We welcome the establishment of the ACT Community Clubs Ministerial […]
[Extended!] Take our annual ACTCOSS Stakeholder Survey
Our annual ACTCOSS stakeholder survey is now open! It may take up to 15 minutes to do – we would really appreciate you taking the time to fill it out. You can give us as much information as you want to share or have time for. We would greatly value your feedback on ACTCOSS’s performance […]
Enter the National Reconciliation Week Draw 2021
In recognition of National Reconciliation Week 2021 and Reconciliation Day in the ACT, the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) is inviting ACT community sector workplaces to share via this online form your response to the question below: “How is your workplace taking action, more than words, to be more effective with actively addressing […]
Joint media release: Expansion of scheme to provide land tax exemptions in return for affordable rentals welcomed
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) and ACT Shelter today welcomed the announcement by the ACT Government of the indefinite extension of land tax exemptions for landlords who rent their properties through a community housing provider. Dr Emma Campbell, ACTCOSS CEO said: “Any measure to increase the supply of affordable housing in Canberra is […]
Media release: ACTCOSS welcomes motion to extend out-of-home care to 21
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) welcomes the motion by Shadow Minister Families, Youth and Community Services, Elizabeth Kikkert MLA, to support the extension of out-of-home care for young people to the age of 21. The ACT Government through the 10th Parliamentary & Governing Agreement includes improving the extended care of 18- to 21-year-olds […]