ACTCOSS News
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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 […]
In recognition of National Reconciliation Week 2021 and Reconciliation Day in the ACT, the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) is inviting ACT community sector workplaces to share via this online form your response to the question below: “How is your workplace taking action, more than words, to be more effective with actively addressing […]
Since 2006, the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has coordinated the Canberra & District Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community Sector Worker of the Year Award (please access the Nomination Form (docx)). This award recognises Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander volunteers and workers at the forefront of the community sector’s vital work. The award […]
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 […]