• 1 May 2018 – Sector Networking Day
• 2 – 3 May 2018 –  WACOSS Conference

The biennial conference will feature a full and dynamic program to meet the diverse interests and professional requirements of the multitude of people working in our sector, from front line staff, to policy makers, senior managers, and board members.

Rather than telling people how to live their lives, we should be providing them with the tools to break down the barriers that create isolation and disadvantage, to foster social networks, connect people to community, and dismantle the systems that stand in their way.

Making PLACE is about:

People making a difference
Leveraging the opportunities
Aspiring to a better world
Connecting with others, and
Enacting bold initiatives together that create the places we can thrive in.

Key note speakers from Dr Sonja Hood, Cormac Russell and many more – find out more details about the WACOSS conference streams, speakers and sponsors here.

Early Bird Pricing is available until 16 March 2018.

How would you support your vulnerable clients if your own building was damaged, electricity and communications down and roads impassable?

Learn how to benchmark your organisation’s resilience and identify the actions you need to take to ensure your clients get the support they need, even after a ‘worst case scenario’.

This one-day workshop will take you through the Australian Council of Social Service online Resilient Community Organisations resources, including the Bench marking Tool
and the ‘6 Steps to Resilience’ Tool. The workshop will be delivered by Stuart Reid from the WA Council of Social Service. As well as  being a lively and engaging workshop facilitator,
Stuart is a veteran of Darwin’s Cyclone Tracy so he has some first-hand experience as well.

This is one of a series being run around WA as a result of a Natural Disaster Resilience Program Grant. As a result, the workshop will be provided at the very low price of $25
which will go to cover some of the local costs. Tea and coffee on arrival, morning tea and lunch provided.

Please note if you are a volunteer-run or a very small organisation, training can be provided at no cost. If you require free registration, please contact WACOSS directly at info@wacoss.org.au.

Debra Zanella, President, and Louise Giolitto, CEO invite you to attend our annual New Year Sector Breakfast.  This event allows our members and supporters to come together to celebrate our achievements over the past year and to welcome a new and exciting year ahead.

The objective of this annual event is to thank and acknowledge the work of WACOSS members, community sector services and their staff, and marks the commencement of another year of the social service sector making a difference in our community.

It is a great way to start the year, hearing some inspiring stories, finding out about the sector’s combined impact, and strengthening and creating networks for the year to come.

RSVP by Monday 15th January 2018.

Enquiries – info@wacoss.org.au or (08) 9420 7222

How would you support your vulnerable clients if your own building was damaged, electricity and communications down and roads impassable?

Learn how to benchmark your organisation’s resilience and identify the actions you need to take to ensure your clients get the support they need, even after a ‘worst case scenario’.

This one-day workshop will take you through the Australian Council of Social Service online Resilient Community Organisations resources, including the Bench marking Tool
and the ‘6 Steps to Resilience’ Tool. The workshop will be delivered by Stuart Reid from the WA Council of Social Service. As well as being lively and engaging workshop facilitator,
Stuart is a veteran of Darwin’s Cyclone Tracy so he has some first-hand experience as well.

This is one of a series being run around WA as a result of a Natural Disaster Resilience Program Grant. As a result, the workshop will be provided at the very low price of $25
which will go to cover some of the local costs. Tea and coffee on arrival, morning tea and lunch provided.

Everyone remembers ex-Prime Minister Bob Hawke’s promise that by 1990 no Australian Child will be living in poverty. However, 2017 about 17.4% of children under the age of 15 live below the poverty line.

Poverty is growing in Australia with an estimated 2.9 million people (13.3%) living below the accepted poverty line. This conference will delve into some of the reasons why disadvantage remains entrenched for some and also showcase various innovative programs helping to break the cycle.

Join us for the inaugural Community Relief & Resilience Conference hosted by WACOSS on 26 July 2017.

It will also be another important chance for you to network with others in the sector

Visit our conference webpage for more information.