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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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Winners of the National Reconciliation Week Draw 2020
In recognition of National Reconciliation Week 2020, and Reconciliation Day (ACT Public Holiday), ACTCOSS invited ACT community sector workplaces to share a response to the question: “It has been 20 years since people came together to walk on bridges and roads across Australia to show their support for a more reconciled Australia. Share how your […]
Media release: ACTCOSS welcomes recommendations in second COVID-19 committee report
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today welcomed committee recommendations that have called for greater transparency in the ACT Government’s response to COVID-19. The second interim report of the ACT Legislative Assembly’s Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic Response was released on Friday, with recommendations that include: Inclusion of a statement that legislation is […]
COVID-19 Update No.3 for Organisations Supporting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities, 2 June 2020
Support for Temporary Visa Holders in the ACT The Red Cross have received funding from both the Commonwealth and ACT governments to distribute one-off payments to the most vulnerable temporary visa holders who have no means to support themselves under COVID-19. These payments are designed to help with basic needs, such as food, medicine and […]
COVID-19 Update No.14, 29 May 2020
Key Updates ACT Health information for non-government community, disability and health service providers (NGOs): A webpage to assist NGOs, including staff, volunteers and clients, to protect themselves and the community during COVID-19 has been launched. This page provides resources and materials for NGOs related to COVID-19 such as: Preparedness and business continuity; Pandemic planning and […]
Media release: Report highlights that women carers disproportionately impacted by poverty
New pre-COVID-19 analysis of poverty in Australia has shown that households where women are the main income earners are twice as likely to live in poverty as those where men are the main income earners (19% and 10% of households in Australia respectively). The gap is even higher in households with children (at 23% and […]
Media release: ACTCOSS Autumn Journal: Wellbeing must be at the heart of our community’s recovery from COVID-19
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today released its regular journal, Update, on the theme of wellbeing in the ACT. Dr Emma Campbell, CEO of ACTCOSS, said: “ACTCOSS supported the ACT Wellbeing Framework released by the ACT Government in March. The concept of wellbeing is important because it recognises factors beyond the economy that […]
COVID-19 Update No.13, 19 May 2020
Key Updates Grocery partnership: The Canberra Relief Network (CRN) has secured a grocery partnership with Woolworths. This partnership ensures consistent delivery of food staples and essential hygiene items, and the provision of gluten free staples to support vulnerable Canberrans. Please direct eligible clients to contact the call centre on 1800 43 11 33 or 02 […]
Media release: ACTCOSS welcomes release of COVID-19 ACT Disability Strategy
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today welcomed the release of the ACT Government’s COVID-19 Disability Strategy. The strategy outlines principles, goals and objectives to support people with a disability and the disability sector during the COVID-19 crisis and recovery period. ACTCOSS CEO, Dr Emma Campbell said: “People with a disability, their families and […]