Western Australia thrives when every community is vibrant and everyone can live well, participate meaningfully and be supported. Our vision is for a fairer, more inclusive WA where investment builds...
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As part of our advocacy to Government, we gather on-the-ground information from our members and the sector, which forms our strategic insights and policy recommendations in our Submissions.
Western Australia thrives when every community is vibrant and everyone can live well, participate meaningfully and be supported. Our vision is for a fairer, more inclusive WA where investment builds...
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The Western Australian Council of Social Service Inc. (WACOSS) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Standing Committee on Legislation on the Criminal Code Amendment (Post and Boast...
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The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) strongly supports the implementation of the National Child Safe Principles in Western Australia and works closely with key stakeholders in WA (including...
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The Western Australian Council of Social Service Inc. (WACOSS) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Standing Committee on Legislation on the implementation of the Firearms Act 2025...
Read MoreWe develop and write publications, some of which are produced yearly, such as the Cost of Living Report, which contribute to more in-depth policy conversations, and advocate for those on the lowest incomes, people in poverty, and experiencing disadvantage.
Western Australians on low income continue to face severe financial stress, struggling to afford even life’s essentials. Slowing inflation and modest wage growth have not solved these challenges. Analysis reveals...
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This report presents the findings of the Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) Sustainable Funding Survey for 2025. In addition to the survey, this year’s analysis incorporates profit-and-loss statements...
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The research project Living Realities – Understanding Life on Low Income in WA was undertaken to amplify the voices of Western Australians experiencing financial insecurity. People on the lowest incomes...
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Western Australia thrives when every community is vibrant and everyone can live well, participate meaningfully and be supported. Our vision is for a fairer, more inclusive WA where investment builds...
Read MoreWe share our presentations from key events and report launches, to give you greater insight into our strategic thinking, and invite you to download our key topics and take away notes from the event.
With support from the Department of Health, WACOSS has developed a Planning for Partnership Framework, providing clear guidance on how to build the most robust, effective cross-sector partnerships and collaborations....
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From the Early Childhood Development, Disadvantage and Wellbeing Forum held at the Stan and Jean Perron Child Advocacy Centre in Midland, on Monday 25 July 2022.
Read MoreDownload Budget Briefing Pack, which includes the media release, as well as fact sheets on:
Read MoreNotes from a public lecture by Professor David Gilchrist at UWA on 27 June 2019, about the nature of charities, their contribution, and current risks to charities and their stakeholders.
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