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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: ACTCOSS calls supported by COVID-19 Committee
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today welcomed a COVID-19 committee report that supports measures called for by ACTCOSS. The interim report of the ACT Legislative Assembly’s Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic Response was today released, with recommendations which include: Adequate supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect and reassure clients and […]
COVID-19 Update No.12, 13 May 2020
Key Updates The Red Cross will provide emergency relief support for people on temporary visas impacted by COVID-19. The ACT Government have opened a COVID-19 Stimulus Rapid Response Grants Program to support eligible organisations adopt business model changes in response to COVID-19. Conflict Resolution Service (CRS) providing mediation for residential tenants and landlords is now […]
Joint media release: As coronavirus-racism increases, ACTCOSS and CMCF support Minister’s call for national anti-racism strategy
Joint media release, ACTCOSS and Canberra Multicultural Community Forum. The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) and the Canberra Multicultural Community Forum (CMCF) have joined together and welcomed the joint statement by the Minister for Multicultural Affairs Mr Chris Steel MLA and the Minister for Justice and Mental Health Mr Shane Rattenbury MLA condemning the […]
Media release: ACT community sector critical in preventing abuse of vulnerable people
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today welcomed legislation by the ACT Government to provide an avenue for vulnerable older people or people with a disability, and their advocates, to access ACT Human Rights Commission processes in seeking to address situations of abuse, neglect and exploitation. The change is part of legislation that introduces […]
Joint media release: COVID-19: Confusion still exists over access to PPE for people with disability
Joint media release, ACTCOSS, People with Disabilities ACT Inc and Carers ACT. The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has joined disability and carer peak bodies in a call for urgent action to ensure people with disabilities, carers and disability service providers have clear advice and appropriate access to personal protective equipment (PPE) during the […]
Media release: Planning decisions must reflect community needs
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has welcomed the recommendations by a major ACT inquiry into planning and urban renewal as an opportunity to better engage with diverse members of the Canberra community on development in the Territory. The report from the Inquiry into Engagement with Development Application Processes in the ACT recommends a […]
COVID-19 Update No.11, 5 May 2020
Key Updates Submissions to the select committee on the COVID-19 response are ongoing and still being accepted. Individuals and organisations are still able to make a submission. ACT Government announcements on: Additional support for the VET sector and VET students. Community service organisations to benefit from community facility upgrades and maintenance. ACTCOSS COVID-19 Advocacy ACTCOSS […]
Take the 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 […]