News and Media
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: Federal Budget: increased funding for essential services but little action on underlying inequality
ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) said tonight that despite providing much needed extra funding for community services, the Federal Budget has failed to invest in social housing and to support people on low incomes. ACTCOSS CEO, Dr Emma Campbell said: “After many years of austerity and the COVID-19 health and economic crisis we are […]
Canberra & District Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander Community Sector Worker of the Year
Since 2006, the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has coordinated the Canberra & District Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community Sector Worker of the Year Award (please access the Nomination Form (docx)). This award recognises Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander volunteers and workers at the forefront of the community sector’s vital work. The award […]
Media release: Federal Budget should not miss opportunity to create a fairer future
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today called on the Morrison Government to use tomorrow’s Budget as an opportunity to create a fairer future by supporting priorities outlined by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS). Dr Emma Campbell, ACTCOSS CEO, said: “This Federal Budget provides an opportunity for investment that not only drives […]
Media release: ACTCOSS supports ban on credit card gambling payments
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has made a submission to the Australian Federal Parliament calling on all parties to act to protect Australians from gambling harm by restricting the use of credit cards for online gambling. ACTCOSS and the Canberra Gambling Reform Alliance (CGRA) made this plea through their submissions to the Senate […]
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 […]
Media release: Gas network pricing announcement provides clarity, call to action for just energy transition
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has welcomed the clarity and certainty provided by today’s decision by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on the 2021-26 ACT gas network access arrangements. Dr Emma Campbell, ACTCOSS CEO said: “Network costs make up about a quarter of a household gas bill. Today’s decision by the AER will […]
Media release: Inaccessible housing – time to end a human tragedy
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has joined with Rights & Inclusion Australia to welcome the ACT Government’s decision to support the inclusion of mandatory provisions for Universal Design in the National Construction Code (NCC). The two organisations believe this is a great opportunity for the Australian Government to demonstrate leadership and make a […]
Media release: ACTCOSS welcomes steps to help Canberrans find lower retail electricity prices
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has today welcomed the announcement by ACT Chief Minister, Andrew Barr MLA, and Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions, Shane Rattenbury MLA, of legislation requiring ACT electricity retailers to use a common reference price and to inform their customers if a better deal is available. Dr Emma Campbell, […]