Media release
ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS),Women with Disabilities ACT (WWDACT) and People with Disabilities ACT Inc (PWDACT) joint media release. The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has today joined with Women with Disabilities ACT (WWDACT) and People with Disabilities ACT Inc (PWDACT) to mark the 2020 UN International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD). […]
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today presented the community sector’s investment priorities to the ACT Chief Minister, Andrew Barr MLA, at the ACT Economic Recovery Industry Engagement Forum. The online event, hosted by the Chief Minister, invited input from ACTCOSS and other major industry sectors to help guide the ACT Government as it […]
On World AIDS Day, the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) said that we must continue to raise awareness in the community about the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS, to show support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. ACTCOSS CEO Dr Emma Campbell said: “This year’s World AIDS Day […]
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has today marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by calling for adequate support for ACT community services supporting women and children experiencing violence. ACTCOSS CEO Dr Emma Campbell said: “On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we reflect […]
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has today made a submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Extension of Coronavirus Support) Bill 2020, calling for a permanent and adequate increase to the rate of JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and other income support payments. ACTCOSS CEO […]
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today announced that Frances Crimmins, YWCA Canberra, has been elected as Chair at its annual general meeting held over the 12th and 13th of November 2020. Outgoing Chair, Glenda Stevens said: “I would like to congratulate Frances Crimmins on her appointment to this important position. “Frances has a […]
ACTCOSS is pleased to today host Wiradjuri man Jeffery Amatto, who will share his story of addiction, incarceration and recovery and survival within a cultural and spiritual framework. Mr Amatto will speak to an audience of ACTCOSS members and stakeholders about his experience spending significant periods of his youth and adult life incarcerated due to […]
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today said that last night’s unrest at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) highlights the need for urgent reforms of the ACT’s prison. ACTCOSS CEO Dr Emma Campbell said: “We condemn yesterday’s disturbance in the prison that endangered the safety and wellbeing of both detainees and staff. “We need […]
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today condemned the Federal Government’s announcement of a cruel cut to income support payments at Christmas time and has called for a permanent, adequate rate of income support. The Federal Government announced today that the Coronavirus Supplement, received by people on JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and parenting payments, will […]
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today marked the start of NAIDOC Week 2020 by acknowledging this year’s theme, Always Was, Always Will Be and recognising that First Nations peoples have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. ACTCOSS CEO, Dr Emma Campbell said: “NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for Canberrans […]