Journal - 'Update'

This edition of the ACTCOSS Update journal celebrates the contribution of the community sector workforce and looks at ways we can ensure its ongoing success. It highlights ways that we can protect our mental health and wellbeing and provides examples of good practice in our organisations. It also shares work being done across the community […]

This edition of the ACTCOSS journal shares examples of good practice, tools and resources to assist in improving and developing services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and supporting First Nations staff in the community sector. We hope this journal provides a useful reference to support your organisation to develop safe and inclusive services […]

Issue 91 of the ACTCOSS journal explores how we can support the wellbeing of everyone in our diverse Canberra community. It also examines the concept of a ‘wellbeing economy’ that secures the economic wellbeing of people while protecting resources and the environment. Contents include: Editorial – By Dr Emma Campbell, CEO, ACTCOSS A wellbeing economy […]

Issue 90 of the ACTCOSS journal provides a springboard for reflective practice. Contributions from ACTCOSS members and staff capture the hopes and visions held for service reforms, citizen engagement and social justice advocacy. Contents include: Editorial – By Samantha Quimby, Capability Manager, ACTCOSS The view from here… The world we imagined and the NDIS in […]

Issue 89 of the ACTCOSS journal illuminates some of the work being done by ACT community organisations to grow the reach and relevance of services needed as our population grows and changes. Contents include: Editorial – By Susan Helyar, CEO, ACTCOSS A collective impact action plan for growing Canberra – By Dr Madhumita Iyengar, Initiatives […]

ACTCOSS has for the past few years dedicated our winter journal to a topic relevant to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander affairs. Our goals are to promote sharing of knowledge, encourage reflection on the responsibilities of people who live in Australia who do not identify and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and facilitate professional growth […]

Prompted by ongoing discussions in civil society, services, government and with other funding bodies, the Autumn 2019 journal aims to bring together current ACT thinking about procurement and funding models that will enable community services to thrive. Contents include: Editorial – By Susan Helyar, Executive Director, ACTCOSS Competition in the community sector – By Philippa […]

The Winter 2018 journal offers information and perspectives around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and disability. Contents include: Editorial – By Susan Helyar, Director, ACTCOSS Speaking with Damian Griffis, CEO of First Peoples Disability Network Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and intellectual disability – Extract from communitydoor.org.au Angela’s story – the providers […]

The Winter 2017 journal offers perspectives on white privilege in Canberra and its impact. Contents include: Editorial – By Susan Helyar, Director, ACTCOSS White privilege – By Kim Davison White privilege and intersectionality in Canberra – the LGBTIQ+ experience – By Megan Jackson, Secretary, Diversity ACT Community Services Online opinions on white privilege Education equity […]

Contents include: Editorial by Susan Helyar, Director, ACTCOSS ConnXtions: A successful partnership for education & employment Strengthening & growing the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander alcohol & other drug workforce Wrap around health care for local Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples The journey of accessing justice for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women ACT […]