ACTforCommunity!
5 August 2024
On July 30, in collaboration with the ACT Community Sector Peaks, ACTCOSS launched the ACTforCommunity Campaign! More than 70 community sector employees and volunteers gathered outside of ATODA and ACT Shelter to show their support for the campaign.
Image Description: ACTCOSS CEO, Dr Devin Bowles, stands at a lecturn outside of ATODA and ACT Shelter.
ACT Community Sector employees and volunteers are sat listening to Dr Bowles’ address.
Photo by Holly Freeman
Why?
The ACT community sector is facing a crisis, with some organisations at risk of closing their doors within the next 12 months. This crisis stems from the government’s failure to partner effectively with the community sector and to increase funding in line with population growth, the cost-of-living crisis, and the rising demand for services.
As a result, community organisations are:
- struggling to be available when people need them
- delivering services from unsafe or unsuitable locations; and
- lacking financial reserves to respond to community and climate emergencies.
Image Description: More than 70 ACT Community Sector employees and volunteers stand together with
individual ‘ACTforCommunity’ signs to show their support for the campaign.
Photo by Holly Freeman
Join the ACTforCommunity Campaign!
More than 60 community organisations have come together to advocate for increased funding through the ACTforCommunity campaign, we need your support!
How You Can Help:
- Spread the Word: Share campaign materials on social media.
- Take Action! Email Your Candidate: Send a prepared message or write your own. Every signature counts.
- Update Your Email Signature: Use the email signature block image to show your support.
Why Your Support Matters:
Community organisations support and empower individuals and families. We face challenges due to limited funding and resources. This campaign calls on all parties and candidates in the upcoming ACT election and beyond to commit to providing necessary funding for essential services and safe facilities.
Together, we can secure the resources needed to continue our vital work. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
For more information or comment, please contact
Dr Devin Bowles, CEO of ACTCOSS, on 0413 435 080
Authorised by Dr Devin Bowles on behalf of the
ACT Council of Social Service Inc (ACTCOSS).