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ACTCOSS Annual Report 2019-20 now available
The ACT Council of Social Service Inc. (ACTCOSS) Annual Report for the 2019-20 financial year is now available – both in PDF and accessible Word version. Check out some of the advocacy and capability highlights from 2019-20, as well as the financial statements. Read the ACTCOSS Annual Report 2019-20
Media release: Disruption at Alexander Maconochie Centre highlights need for urgent reform
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today said that last night’s unrest at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) highlights the need for urgent reforms of the ACT’s prison. ACTCOSS CEO Dr Emma Campbell said: “We condemn yesterday’s disturbance in the prison that endangered the safety and wellbeing of both detainees and staff. “We need […]
Media release: ACTCOSS condemns Federal Government’s cruel Christmas cut to income support
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today condemned the Federal Government’s announcement of a cruel cut to income support payments at Christmas time and has called for a permanent, adequate rate of income support. The Federal Government announced today that the Coronavirus Supplement, received by people on JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and parenting payments, will […]
NAIDOC 2020 – Always Was, Always Will Be
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today marked the start of NAIDOC Week 2020 by acknowledging this year’s theme, Always Was, Always Will Be and recognising that First Nations peoples have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. ACTCOSS CEO, Dr Emma Campbell said: “NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for Canberrans […]
Media release: ACTCOSS welcomes Parliamentary Agreement
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today welcomed the Parliamentary and Governing Agreement between ACT Labor and the ACT Greens for the 10th Legislative Assembly. ACTCOSS CEO, Dr Emma Campbell said that many of ACTCOSS’s policy recommendations had been reflected in the Agreement. “ACTCOSS is hopeful that these policies represent a strong commitment by […]
Joint media release: Time for action on gambling harm
ACTCOSS and Canberra Gambling Reform Alliance joint media release. This Gambling Harm Awareness Week, the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has joined with the Canberra Gambling Reform Alliance (CGRA) to call on the incoming ACT Government to urgently act on gambling harm in the ACT. ACTCOSS CEO Dr Emma Campbell said: “The ACT has […]
Media release: ACTCOSS says election result an opportunity for a fairer Canberra
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) said today that the ACT election campaign had demonstrated a desire by a growing number of Canberrans for a more equitable society in the ACT. ACTCOSS CEO Dr Emma Campbell said: “We were pleased to see that all the major parties attempted to address issues such as Canberra’s […]
Media release: ACT Election 2020: ACTCOSS releases election-eve checklist
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today issued a checklist of actions for the incoming ACT Government, aimed at achieving a fair and just Canberra. ACTCOSS CEO Dr Emma Campbell said: “This list of actions required by the incoming government is a ready-reference document not just for voters but for candidates seeking to be […]