ACTCOSS News
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 […]
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
The ACT Council of Social Service Inc. (ACTCOSS) is inviting Delegates from Member Organisations, and Associate Members, to nominate for four (4) Board positions that will be open for election at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 12 November at 4pm online via video conference. Members will be sent an email with further details […]
Did you miss the livestream of the ACTCOSS 2020 ACT Election Leaders Forum on 2 September? Watch the recording here
Media release: ACTCOSS to give evidence to public hearing on Evaluation of ACT Policing Arrangements
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) will today give evidence to the Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety on the Evaluation of Current ACT Policing Arrangements. Dr Emma Campbell, ACTCOSS CEO said: “For a robust evaluation of ACT Policing arrangements the Committee should hear a range of views from the community. “In June, […]
Key Updates Funding and ERO: ACTCOSS has received written confirmation from ACT Health (pdf) on funding including a commitment to pay Equal Remuneration Order (ERO) supplementation until the expiration of agreements in June 2022, except where funding agreements have already been re-negotiated or re-tendered to incorporate the effect of ERO increases into the wage costs […]
Does your organisation support culturally and linguistically diverse communities and service users? Or do you know someone from a CALD community who may need some help during COVID-19? If so, please share the information below. Let’s reach as many people as we can. The services below help all people, including temporary visa holders. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]