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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[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 […]
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 […]