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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: We all have a responsibility to eliminate violence against women
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has today marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by calling for adequate support for ACT community services supporting women and children experiencing violence. ACTCOSS CEO Dr Emma Campbell said: “On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we reflect […]
Media release: ACTCOSS submission to Senate inquiry into Coronavirus support: Raise the Rate for Good
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has today made a submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Extension of Coronavirus Support) Bill 2020, calling for a permanent and adequate increase to the rate of JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and other income support payments. ACTCOSS CEO […]
Media release: Jeffery Amatto shares his story highlighting urgent need for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-specific alcohol and drug supports
ACTCOSS is pleased to today host Wiradjuri man Jeffery Amatto, who will share his story of addiction, incarceration and recovery and survival within a cultural and spiritual framework. Mr Amatto will speak to an audience of ACTCOSS members and stakeholders about his experience spending significant periods of his youth and adult life incarcerated due to […]
Media release: ACTCOSS welcomes new Chair and Board
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today announced that Frances Crimmins, YWCA Canberra, has been elected as Chair at its annual general meeting held over the 12th and 13th of November 2020. Outgoing Chair, Glenda Stevens said: “I would like to congratulate Frances Crimmins on her appointment to this important position. “Frances has a […]
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 […]