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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231103T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Applying for funding to reduce disaster risk and prepare for disasters in WA
DESCRIPTION:WACOSS is excited to host this webinar\, in partnership with the State Emergency Management Committee\, to provide an overview of the Disaster Ready Fund. \nThis webinar is intended to encourage applications from the WA Community Service sector by providing a platform to discuss program eligibility\, hear from a recently successful community organisation and provide an opportunity to answer questions from the sector. \nThis round of applications includes additional support from the SEMC in the form of free grant writing advice to applicants to help develop their application\, including with a problem statement and risk assessment. As such\, Whitney Consulting will provide a grant writing overview in this webinar. \nThe Australian Government has established the Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) to provide up to $200 million per financial year\, over five years from 1 July 2023 ($1 billion in total). \nIt will fund projects that build resilience to\, prepare for\, or reduce the risk of\, future natural hazard impacts. It will also help to build the long-term sustainability of communities at risk of being affected by future disasters. \nDFES is the applicant and lead agency for WA and it is expected that they will consult widely with community groups and local governments in developing applications. \nThe categories of eligible project activity types are Stream One: infrastructure and Stream Two: systemic risk reduction. \nThis will be online\, and links to access the webinar will be emailed prior to the event.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/webinar-applying-for-funding-to-reduce-disaster-risk-and-prepare-for-disasters-in-wa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS)":MAILTO:info@wacoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231027T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20230906T042248Z
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SUMMARY:State Budget Submission launch and Annual General Meeting 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Western Australian Council of Social Service is pleased to welcome you to the launch of the State Budget Submission and Annual General Meeting. \nEach year\, we provide the State Government with a State Budget Submission which reflects the sector’s priorities for expenditure in the following State Budget. The Submission is a culmination of sector-wide consultation and conversations\, forming a significant part of our policy and advocacy work\, and influencing funding decisions for community service organisations across Western Australia. \nJoin us for the launch of the submission. \nRegistrations – 12:30pm \nEvent launch – 1:00pm \nEvent concludes – 2:00pm \nFollowing the State Budget Submission launch\, members are invited to stay for the Annual General Meeting. \nThe AGM is a great opportunity for members to engage with and be involved in the election of Board Members\, be involved in welcoming the newly appointed Board Members\, and to reflect our significant work within the community services sector for that year. \nAGM Registrations – 2:00 pm \nAGM Commences – 2:30 pm \nAGM Concludes – 4:00 pm \nIf you plan on attending both the State Budget Submission launch and the Annual General Meeting\, please ensure you register for both events. \nAny questions can be directed to info@wacoss.org.au. \n  \nPlease note the change of venue this year to Telethon Speech and Hearing\, 36 Dodd Street\, Wembley\, 6014.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/state-budget-submission-launch-and-annual-general-meeting-2023/
LOCATION:Telethon Speech and Hearing\, 36 Dodds Street\, Wembley\, Western Australia \, 6014\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event,Half day,Forum/Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS)":MAILTO:info@wacoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231011T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20230906T022957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T042328Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Women's Economic Security
DESCRIPTION:Women in Focus Webinar Series\nWebinar 2: Women’s Economic Security\nDespite high levels of education\, women in Western Australia continue to face barriers to workforce participation\, a highly gendered labour market and widespread undervaluing of care work. This inequity has far reaching impacts\, and can lead to entrenched disadvantaged\, financial insecurity and poverty. \nThis webinar provides a space to discuss women’s economic security\, including the economic value of feminised work\, the gender wage gap\, employment structures\, new approaches to measuring productivity\, and the disproportionate impact increased cost-of-living has on women. During the webinar you will hear from three leading thinking in this space\, including: \nMelinda Cilento\nMelinda is a company director\, economist and experienced senior executive. She is currently CEO of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)\, is a Non-Executive Director of Australian Unity and Co-Chair of Reconciliation Australia. Melinda is also a member of the Parliamentary Budget Office panel of expert advisors. \nAssociate Professor Astghik Mavisakalyan\nAstghik is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre at Curtin University. Astghik’s research has focused on employment\, education\, health\, wellbeing and preference formation\, seeking to understand the role of the family\, institutions\, culture and external shocks in these areas. \nProfessor Alison Preston\nAlison is an Australian economist\, Winthrop Professor of Economics at the University of Western Australia. She is an expert on wage determination and wages policy\, the gender pay gap and segmentation and labour market structures. \nEach speaker will provide an overview of their work before joining a panel discussion based on the question: What is the role of the community service sector in supporting women’s economic security and increasing women’s social and economic participation? Workshop attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and join the discussion. \n  \nThis webinar will be hosted by Rachel Siewert\, Deputy CEO at the Western Australian Council of Social Service.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/webinar-womens-economic-security/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS)":MAILTO:info@wacoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230921T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230921T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20230906T021339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T042333Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Supporting Young Women to Thrive
DESCRIPTION:Women in Focus Webinar Series\nWebinar 1: Supporting Young Women to Thrive\nFor many young women in WA\, life circumstances such as poverty\, trauma\, lack of services or unmet needs\, lead to poor social\, economic and health outcomes. These outcomes can have far reaching impacts and may lead to entrenched disadvantage. \nThe community service sector play a significant role in developing positive social determinants that enable young women and act as protective factors against the ongoing impacts of social and public health issues\, such as gender-based violence\, racism\, discrimination\, inequality\, poverty and social exclusion. Importantly\, these protective factors also support young women to live empowered\, happy\, safe\, and secure lives. \nThis webinar provides a space to discuss how we enhance work to support and enable young women in WA\, through investment in positive social determinants that support positive life outcomes. During the webinar you will hear from three innovative programs working with young women\, including: \n\nBrave Foundation – an Australian not-for-profit that equips expecting and parenting young people with resources\, referral\, and education opportunities to facilitate happy\, healthy\, and skilled families over time.\nShooting Stars – an initiative of Glass Jar Australia which empowers Aboriginal girls and women across Western and South Australia to make informed choices about their education and employment journey\, helping them shoot for the stars.\nSexual Health Quarters – The HERS Project – (Hura\, Empowered\, Resilient\, Sisters) program is a peer-education program for young women aged 16-29 years from migrant and refugee backgrounds\, that builds knowledge\, confidence and skills in sexual rights\, consent and respectful relationships\, and sexual health.\n\nA representative from each program will provide an overview of their work and share learnings about supporting young women to build supportive and nurturing environments. Representatives will then join a panel discussion based on the question: How can the community service sector support young women through investment in positive social determinants that prevent poor social\, economic and health outcomes\, and promote positive ones?  Webinar attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and join the discussion. \nThis webinar will be hosted by Alison Evans\, CEO of the Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/supporting-women-to-thrive-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS)":MAILTO:info@wacoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230726T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20230711T083129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T083129Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Communities will have conflict. How can we lessen the pain?
DESCRIPTION:Navigating disruption\, crisis\, and conflict are normal challenges in community organisations. Things go awry\, from time to time\, with people\, relationships\, and whole group dynamics. It doesn’t make it any easier or less painful\, however\, to know you are not the first person or organisation to come across a difficult individual or experience a schism. \nMegan and Kath have both researched these hard to manage—and hard on people—conflict situations\, which may include rifts between factions in an organisation; exclusion\, bullying and incivility; “sticky situations” with volunteers; power plays; or perceived threats to an organisation’s identity or future existence. \nThis webinar will be a chance to be introduced to their research\, ask questions\, and perhaps reframe a seemingly stuck situation—from the present or the past—or to strengthen your organisation’s capacity to manage the inevitable incidence of conflict in the future. \nThis webinar will be hosted by Dr Megan Paull and Dr Katherine Sugars from Murdoch University. \n 
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/webinar-communities-will-have-conflict-how-can-we-lessen-the-pain/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230308T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230308T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20230222T024429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T024536Z
UID:22490-1678269600-1678275000@wacoss-old.dropin.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Applying for funding to reduce disaster risk and prepare for disasters in Western Australia
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host this webinar\, in partnership with the State Emergency Management Committee and the National Emergency Management Agency\, to provide an overview of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Program and the Disaster Ready Australia Fund. \nThis webinar will help give an understanding of both programs and encourage applications from the WA Community Service Organisations and Local Governments. \nBoth agencies will discuss program eligibility and provide the opportunity for the sector to ask questions. The webinar will include a short presentation from recently successful NDRR application from the community sector. \nJoining the webinar will be Disaster Risk Reduction and Disability Advocate\, Clare Gibellini\, who will provide a short presentation on emergency management planning and disability inclusion. \nDisaster Ready Fund (DRF)\nThe Australian Government has established the Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) to provide up to $200 million per financial year\, over five years from 1 July 2023 ($1 billion in total). \nIt will fund projects that build resilience to\, prepare for\, or reduce the risk of\, future natural hazard impacts\, and help to build the long-term sustainability of communities at risk of being affected by future disasters. \nDFES is the applicant and lead agency for WA and it is expected that they will consult widely with community groups and local governments in developing applications. \nThe categories of eligible project activity types are Stream One: infrastructure and Stream Two: systemic risk reduction. \nNational Disaster Risk Reduction\nThe National Disaster Risk Reduction (NDRR) grant program will make about $2.5 million available in 2023 for projects that reduce disaster risk in Western Australia. Projects must contribute to achieving the objectives of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Framework (NDRRF) and the WA Implementation Plan for the NDRRF by reducing risks associated with at least one natural hazard. To be eligible\, projects must reduce disaster risk and improve community resilience\, rather than contributing to disaster relief\, response or recovery activities. \nOrganisation that are eligible to apply for NDRR grants are: \n\nLocal governments\nState government agencies\nGovernment trading entities\nIncorporated organisations\nNot-for-profit organisations.\n\nWebinar Details\nDate: Wednesday 8 March 2023\nTime: 10:00am – 11:30am \nThis webinar will be held online via Zoom. A link to access the webinar will be sent out the day prior to the event.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/webinar-applying-for-funding-to-reduce-disaster-risk-and-prepare-for-disasters-in-western-australia/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS)":MAILTO:info@wacoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221028T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20220830T081822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T082158Z
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SUMMARY:State Budget Submission launch and Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Western Australian Council of Social Service are pleased to welcome you to the State Budget Submission and Annual General Meeting. \nEach year\, we provide the State Government with a State Budget Submission that reflects the sector’s priorities for expenditure in the following State Budget. The Submission is a culmination of sector-wide consultation and conversations\, forming a significant part of our policy and advocacy work\, and influencing funding decisions for community service organisations across WA. \nJoin us for the launch of the submission. \nRegistrations – 12:30pm \nEvent launch – 1:00pm \nEvent concludes – 2:00pm \nFollowing the State Budget Submission launch\, members are invited to stay for the Annual General Meeting. \nThe AGM is a wonderful opportunity for our members to be involved in welcoming the newly appointed Board Members\, and reflect on the significant work of of our organisation within the community service sector. \nAGM Registrations – 2:00 pm \nAGM Commences – 2:30 pm \nAGM Concludes – 4:00 pm \nIf you plan on attending both the Submission launch and the Annual General Meeting\, please ensure you register for both events. \nAny questions can be directed to info@wacoss.org.au. \nRegister via Humanitix.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/state-budget-submission-launch-and-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:The RISE\, 28 Eighth Avenue\, Maylands\, Western Australia\, 6051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Half day,Forum/Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS)":MAILTO:info@wacoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220513T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20220427T064038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T080258Z
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SUMMARY:State Budget Briefing 2022
DESCRIPTION:The WA State Budget will be handed down on Thursday 12 May 2022 and WACOSS will once again be offering a briefing to our members on what the implications are for them\, the broader sector and the community. \nThe WACOSS team will be working late into the night to develop fact sheets and detailed analysis on how the State Budget will impact the community services sector and vulnerable people in our community; the people we all represent and advocate for. \nWACOSS Leader of Policy and Research\, Chris Twomey\, and Senior Policy Officer\, Eva Perroni\, will present this analysis on Friday 13 May from 2:00pm  via Zoom.  \nJoining them will be special guests from WA State Treasury\, Michael Andrews and Alistair Jones\, who will provide a summary presentation of the State Budget in areas relevant to the community service sector after which they will be invited to participate in a conversation with the community services sector in the issues that matter to you. \nThis is a free event for members\, but is open for anyone to join. This year WACOSS will be hosting the event entirely online via zoom due to the potential for COVID-19 restrictions to still be in place. Details on how to join the zoom call will be made available to all who register closer to the date. \nFor non-members who wish to attend there will be a cost of $45 per person. Become a WACOSS member for as little as $15 per year and get access to critical sector events and news. \nRegister for the event and a link to the Zoom presentation will be shared before the event.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/state-budget-briefing-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS)":MAILTO:info@wacoss.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210727T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210727T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20210706T080305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T082256Z
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Vaccines - Information session for frontline community services - 27 July 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Health\, Shelter WA and WACOSS are inviting frontline community services employees to attend an online information session about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. \nWHO? This session is designed for people who are at the forefront of providing guidance and information to vulnerable members of our community. \nWHAT? WA Health experts will talk about vaccine safety\, side effects\, how and where vulnerable people can get vaccinated\, and give you facts to challenge some of the common myths. There will be a question and answer session so you can address anything that you may have already been asked\, but just didn’t have the right information to answer. \nWHEN? This will be the same session each week: \n\nFriday 9 July at 10am-11am\nThursday 15 July at 2:30pm-3:30pm\nWednesday 21 July at 3:30pm-4:30pm\nTuesday 27 July 9am-10am\n\n  \nHOW? Microsoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer or mobile app  \nClick here to join the meeting \nFor more information please contact covid.immunisation@health.wa.gov.au – you do not need to register your attendance.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/covid-19-vaccines-information-session-for-frontline-community-services-27-july-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210723T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20210706T075113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T082317Z
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SUMMARY:Community Relief and Resilience Workshop - Outcomes and Poverty
DESCRIPTION:This free 2 hour workshop will introduce participants to how and why outcomes are increasingly being used to measure and report the impact of services. The workshop will also provide guidance on how a volunteer or funded service might use outcome-focused assessment and referral tools.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/community-relief-and-resilience-workshop-outcomes-and-poverty/
LOCATION:City of Albany Library\, 221 York St\, Albany\, WA\, 6331\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210721T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210721T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20210706T080417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T082228Z
UID:17170-1626881400-1626885000@wacoss-old.dropin.org.au
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Vaccines - Information session for frontline community services - 21 July 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Health\, Shelter WA and WACOSS are inviting frontline community services employees to attend an online information session about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. \nWHO? This session is designed for people who are at the forefront of providing guidance and information to vulnerable members of our community. \nWHAT? WA Health experts will talk about vaccine safety\, side effects\, how and where vulnerable people can get vaccinated\, and give you facts to challenge some of the common myths. There will be a question and answer session so you can address anything that you may have already been asked\, but just didn’t have the right information to answer. \nWHEN? This will be the same session each week: \n\nFriday 9 July at 10am-11am\nThursday 15 July at 2:30pm-3:30pm\nWednesday 21 July at 3:30pm-4:30pm\nTuesday 27 July 9am-10am\n\n  \nHOW? Microsoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer or mobile app  \nClick here to join the meeting \nFor more information please contact covid.immunisation@health.wa.gov.au – you do not need to register your attendance.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/covid-19-vaccines-information-session-for-frontline-community-services-21-july-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210715T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210715T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20210706T080355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T082303Z
UID:17171-1626359400-1626363000@wacoss-old.dropin.org.au
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Vaccines - Information session for frontline community services - 15 July 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Health\, Shelter WA and WACOSS are inviting frontline community services employees to attend an online information session about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. \nWHO? This session is designed for people who are at the forefront of providing guidance and information to vulnerable members of our community. \nWHAT? WA Health experts will talk about vaccine safety\, side effects\, how and where vulnerable people can get vaccinated\, and give you facts to challenge some of the common myths. There will be a question and answer session so you can address anything that you may have already been asked\, but just didn’t have the right information to answer. \nWHEN? This will be the same session each week: \n\nFriday 9 July at 10am-11am\nThursday 15 July at 2:30pm-3:30pm\nWednesday 21 July at 3:30pm-4:30pm\nTuesday 27 July 9am-10am\n\n  \nHOW? Microsoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer or mobile app  \nClick here to join the meeting \nFor more information please contact covid.immunisation@health.wa.gov.au – you do not need to register your attendance.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/covid-19-vaccines-information-session-for-frontline-community-services-15-july-202/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210709T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210709T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20210706T080138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T082311Z
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Vaccines - Information session for frontline community services - 9 July 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Health\, Shelter WA and WACOSS are inviting frontline community services employees to attend an online information session about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. \nWHO? This session is designed for people who are at the forefront of providing guidance and information to vulnerable members of our community. \nWHAT? WA Health experts will talk about vaccine safety\, side effects\, how and where vulnerable people can get vaccinated\, and give you facts to challenge some of the common myths. There will be a question and answer session so you can address anything that you may have already been asked\, but just didn’t have the right information to answer. \nWHEN? This will be the same session each week: \n\nFriday 9 July at 10am-11am\nThursday 15 July at 2:30pm-3:30pm\nWednesday 21 July at 3:30pm-4:30pm\nTuesday 27 July 9am-10am\n\n  \nHOW? Microsoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer or mobile app  \nClick here to join the meeting \nFor more information please contact covid.immunisation@health.wa.gov.au – you do not need to register your attendance.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/covid-19-vaccines-information-session-for-frontline-community-services-9-july-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191213T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20191213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20191202T024542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T024542Z
UID:8388-1576249200-1576256400@wacoss-old.dropin.org.au
SUMMARY:Cost of Living report launch
DESCRIPTION:Our independent research on the changing cost of living for low income households provides critical evidence to support advocacy about poverty in Western Australia. Our analysis offers insight into the changing financial pressures being faced by different households experiencing economic hardship and stress \nFollowing the official proceedings\, there will be a sundowner event offering networking opportunities for government\, industry\, and community service sector leaders. \nWe look forward to seeing you at this important event in the community service sector calendar. \n3:00pm – 4:00pm report launch \n4:00pm – 5:00pm sundowner and networking \nPlease note this is a members only event. \nNon-members in attendance will be invoiced $30 after the event.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/cost-living-report-launch/
LOCATION:WACOSS Boardroom (Kaya Wandjoo)\, Level 2\, 3 Loftus Street\, West Leederville\, Western Australia\, 6007\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190805T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190805T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20190722T075843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T075843Z
UID:7917-1564995600-1564999200@wacoss-old.dropin.org.au
SUMMARY:Public forum on electronic gambling and harm
DESCRIPTION:The WA Government is currently considering legislation to privatise the TAB\, the state-owned betting agency. As part of the sale\, the legislation will permit simulated racing machines to be placed in TABs in WA. \nCome along to hear from experts talk about why permitting simulated racing machines is not a good idea for the health of Western Australians.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/public-forum-electronic-gambling-harm/
LOCATION:Anglicare WA\, 23 Adelaide Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190627T164500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190627T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20190606T025048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T025048Z
UID:7673-1561653900-1561660200@wacoss-old.dropin.org.au
SUMMARY:Charities: Their Nature and Purpose
DESCRIPTION:The University of Western Australia Business School\, in partnership with WACOSS\, invites you to the next event in the 2019 Morgan Stanley Series\, Charities: Their Nature and Purpose\, presented by Professor David Gilchrist on Thursday 27 June 2019. \nThe establishment of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission in 2013 was a watershed in relation to the place of charities in the Australian community and economy. Its existence has given focus to a number of national discussions that have arisen over the past ten years or so and which relate to every aspect of charitable activities—funding methods\, governance\, philanthropy\, performance assessment\, and advocacy. \nIn this public lecture Professor David Gilchrist\, a former member of the ACNC Advisory Board and a national leader in charity human services policy and governance\, will discuss the nature of these important organisations\, examine their contribution and identify the key risks inherent in the current policy framework—risks to charities and their stakeholders. \nLouise Giolitto\, CEO\, will MC this not-to-be-missed event. If you are interested in charities\, their operations and their future\, join us for this highly relevant presentation in which Professor Gilchrist will examine the prospects for achieving better outcomes in human services over the next two decades. \nPlease arrive at 4:45pm\, for a 5:00pm start. Drinks and nibbles will follow at 6:00pm.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/charities-nature-purpose/
LOCATION:Wesfarmers Lecture Theatre\, UWA Business School\, Hackett Drive\, Crawley\, Western Australia\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190409T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20190312T034701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T034701Z
UID:7264-1554804000-1554809400@wacoss-old.dropin.org.au
SUMMARY:WA State Budget Mid Year Review
DESCRIPTION:WACOSS has secured an opportunity for members to hear directly from the Department of Treasury\, on the current economic performance of Western Australia. \nAlistair Jones\, Executive Director of the Economic Business Unit and Michael Andrews\, Acting Executive Director of Strategic Policy and Evaluation\, will be offering a briefing for WACOSS members\, to give an insight into the Mid-Year Budget Review\, highlighting the impact that the Justice Pipeline program has on the WA economy\, and an update on the impact of the economy on the community services sector. \n  \nMichael Andrews \nMichael is the Acting Executive Director of Strategic Policy and Evaluation in the Department of Treasury\, having commenced in this role from February 2019. Michael and his team are responsible for managing the provision of advice on the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery in key State Government agencies including Health\, Mental Health\, Communities\, Justice and Education. \nSince joining Treasury in 2007\, Michael has worked across a number of business units in senior positions and continues to represent Treasury on a number of cross-agency and cross-sector committees (including the Not-For-Profit Community Services Sector) overseeing and leading Government reforms and major projects. \nMichael actively promotes the use of data analytics\, evaluation and service redesign to deliver innovative policy outcomes. \n  \nAlistair Jones \nAlistair is the Executive Director of the Economic Business Unit in the Department of Treasury\, a position he has held since February 2019 where he is responsible for the provision of advice\, systems and operations critical to the State’s financial management\, economic and revenue forecasts\, revenue policies and Commonwealth-State financial relations\, and supporting Government to achieve good regulatory practice and priority micro-economic reforms. Alistair also leads the Commercial Advisory function within Treasury. \nHis previous position at Treasury was as Executive Director of Strategic Policy and Evaluation\, responsible for managing the provision of advice on the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery in key State Government agencies\, a position he held since June 2012. \nAlistair joined Treasury in 2008 having previously worked in the Commonwealth public sector\, local government and the private sector in a number of policy and communication roles.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/wa-state-budget-mid-year-review/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, WEST PERTH\, Perth\, WA 6005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190322T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20190322T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20190218T030809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T030809Z
UID:7182-1553247000-1553252400@wacoss-old.dropin.org.au
SUMMARY:Governance Changes for NGOs
DESCRIPTION:This event will be useful for organisations that would like: \n\nAn update on where the regulatory environment of governance is heading for NGOs\nPossible changes that will be occurring to the ACNC’s objectives and activities\nAdvocacy you can and can’t do as a charity\nWhether the purpose of your organisation impacts your ability to advocate\n\nThe event will be hosted by Professor David Gilchrist\, a chartered accountant with more than 30 years working in the human services sector in Australia. \nThis is a free event for members of WACOSS\, and $30.00 for non-members. \nTo become a member\, read more here.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/governance-changes-ngos/
LOCATION:City West Lotteries House\, 2 Delhi Street\, WEST PERTH\, Perth\, WA 6005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181120T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20181024T012345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T012608Z
UID:6581-1542711600-1542715200@wacoss-old.dropin.org.au
SUMMARY:Budget Submission launch - Hedland
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Budget Submission is the annual strategic policy recommendations. It is the Submission to the Western Australian State Government on the priorities for social expenditure in the following State Budget. It forms a significant part of our policy and advocacy work\, influencing funding decisions that impact community service organisations and the Western Australian community\, particularly those who are experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. It reflects the culmination of sector wide conversations on key issues that are important to achieving our vision of an inclusive\, just and equitable society.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/pre-budget-submission-launch-2-copy-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Bloodwood Tree Association\, 19 Hamilton Road\, South Hedland \, WA\, 6722\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181112T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181112T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20181024T012055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T013442Z
UID:6579-1542015000-1542018600@wacoss-old.dropin.org.au
SUMMARY:Budget Submission launch - Karratha
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Budget Submission is the annual strategic policy recommendations. It is the Submission to the Western Australian State Government on the priorities for social expenditure in the following State Budget. It forms a significant part of our policy and advocacy work\, influencing funding decisions that impact community service organisations and the Western Australian community\, particularly those who are experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. It reflects the culmination of sector wide conversations on key issues that are important to achieving our vision of an inclusive\, just and equitable society.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/pre-budget-submission-launch-2-copy-copy/
LOCATION:Welcome Lotteries House – Conference Room\, 7 Morse Court\, Karratha\, WA\, 6714\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181031T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181031T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20181024T003054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181029T064040Z
UID:6574-1540996200-1540999800@wacoss-old.dropin.org.au
SUMMARY:Budget Submission launch - Newman
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Budget Submission is the annual strategic policy recommendations. It is the Submission to the Western Australian State Government on the priorities for social expenditure in the following State Budget. It forms a significant part of our policy and advocacy work\, influencing funding decisions that impact community service organisations and the Western Australian community\, particularly those who are experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. It reflects the culmination of sector wide conversations on key issues that are important to achieving our vision of an inclusive\, just and equitable society.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/pre-budget-submission-launch-2-copy/
LOCATION:Newman House – Conference Room\, 15 Iron Ore Pde\, Newman\, WA\, 6753\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181026T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20181026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140812
CREATED:20180927T074253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T032559Z
UID:6494-1540557000-1540562400@wacoss-old.dropin.org.au
SUMMARY:Budget Submission launch
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Budget Submission is the annual strategic policy recommendations. It is the Submission to the Western Australian State Government on the priorities for social expenditure in the following State Budget. It forms a significant part of our policy and advocacy work\, influencing funding decisions that impact community service organisations and the Western Australian community\, particularly those who are experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. It reflects the culmination of sector wide conversations on key issues that are important to achieving our vision of an inclusive\, just and equitable society.
URL:https://wacoss-old.dropin.org.au/event/pre-budget-submission-launch-2/
LOCATION:The RISE\, 28 Eighth Avenue\, Maylands\, Western Australia\, 6051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar/Presentation,Event
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