In collaboration with Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA), the WA Primary Health Alliance and WACOSS are supporting the delivery of the Foundations of Peer Work workshop for individuals in the Pilbara. This workshop is for participants with a lived experience such as mental health or AOD use who feel they have progressed along their recovery path and […]
The Financial Counsellors' Association of WA and the Community Resilience and Relief Sector are excited to present our annual conference with the theme 'Be Inspired!' Come and join us at the Duxton Hotel - 1 St Georges Terrace, Perth. Keynote Speakers for 2019 include Nkandu Beltz and John Falzon. Nkandu has been named one of the […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service are pleased to welcome you to the State Budget Submission launch. Each year, WACOSS provides the Western Australian 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, forming a significant part […]
WACOSS is supporting the facilitation of a workshop/networking event in Karratha for those up-and-coming or experienced leaders interested in engaging with a local successful Leader in the Community Services Sector. Attendees have an opportunity to interact with others, ask questions and explore innovative approaches to common issues as well as assessing challenges and solutions in your personal […]
This workshop aims at improving services or designing new programs in the community services sector. Co-design – also referred to as ‘co-production’ – is part of a widespread trend to involve people in decision-making about the services they use. The WA Council of Social Service has been a leader in Co-Design practice in WA, having […]
WACOSS is supporting the facilitation of a workshop/networking event in South Hedland for those up-and-coming or experienced leaders interested in engaging with a local successful Leader in the Community Services Sector. Attendees have an opportunity to interact with others, ask questions and explore innovative approaches to common issues as well as assessing challenges and solutions […]
Every person has a unique way of communicating, often this is based on our life experiences, culture, personality and many other factors. Learn how to overcome communication roadblocks to promote healthy conflict resolution in order to achieve positive outcomes in the workplace. By practising these skills, you will be able to work better with others, […]
WACOSS is supporting the facilitation of a workshop/networking event in Tom Price for those up-and-coming or experienced leaders interested in engaging with a local successful Leader in the Community Services Sector. Attendees have an opportunity to interact with others, ask questions and explore innovative approaches to common issues as well as assessing challenges and solutions […]
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 Following the official proceedings, there will be a sundowner event offering networking […]
Have you always wanted to influence decision makers to create positive change, yet not sure how? This training is for you! Learn the basics of advocacy which will enable and empower you to be an advocate for an inclusive, just and equitable society. Stand up for those experiencing disadvantage and hardship together. PLUS - ER […]
Have you always wanted to influence decision makers to create positive change, yet not sure how? This training is for you! Learn the basics of advocacy which will enable and empower you to be an advocate for an inclusive, just and equitable society. Stand up for those experiencing disadvantage and hardship together. PLUS - ER […]
The annual New Year Sector Breakfast is an opportunity for us to recognise the expansive work of our members, to unite us as a sector, and to celebrate our collective achievements and launch the new and exciting year ahead. Now, more than ever we need to engage and activate to harness our collective impact and tell […]
This Strategic Planning workshop provides a comprehensive overview of how to go about the strategic planning process. Participants will learn what is involved in designing and adapting strategic plans to suit their organisation. A must-do for anyone involved or embarking in the process, this interactive workshop will provide participants with the practical skills and knowledge. These […]
Register to attend this governance support opportunity that reflects your unique context and varying organisational needs. WACOSS are providing free, one-to-one governance workshops for local community organisations and social services as part of the Pilbara Not-For-Profit Capacity Building Project. These customised sessions are limited to one per organisation however, multiple participants can attend the workshop. Registered […]
Outcomes Measurement is a fundamental framework used cross-sector and cross-government to coordinate efforts. It provides an opportunity to drive better outcomes by articulating shared goals and enabling measures of our collective impact. This important workshop aims at arming individuals and organisations with the knowledge to carry out more effective collaboration with an adaptable structure for […]
Governing an organisation requires rules, norms and actions. Governance is the way the rules, norms and actions are structured, sustained, regulated and held accountable. This training provides an introduction to the legal obligations and core activities of Boards and management committees. It aims to give participants a foundation in governance and best practice strategies for […]
Outcomes Measurement is a fundamental framework used cross-sector and cross-government to coordinate efforts. It provides an opportunity to drive better outcomes by articulating shared goals and enabling measures of our collective impact. This important workshop aims at arming individuals and organisations with the knowledge to carry out more effective collaboration with an adaptable structure for […]
Are you a manager, CEO, board member or someone with a role that involves finance and budgeting? Then this workshop is for you! Come along for a jam-packed two hour session that preps you with the information to make informed decisions around finances. You do not need accountancy training to join - the sessions are […]
Are you a manager, CEO, board member or someone with a role that involves finance and budgeting? Then this workshop is for you! Come along for a jam-packed two hour session that preps you with the information to make informed decisions around finances. You do not need accountancy training to join - the sessions are […]
We are holding a series of webinars about key topics facing the community services sector in WA. The series will consist of eight webinars, running weekly on Wednesdays at 1pm, starting from 22 July 2020. In this series, we are inviting input and engagement from our members, and the broader community services sector, into our […]
We are holding a series of webinars about key topics facing the community services sector in WA. The series will consist of eight webinars, running weekly on Wednesdays at 1pm, starting from 22 July 2020. In this series, we are inviting input and engagement from our members, and the broader community services sector, into our […]
The Western Australian Alliance to End Homelessness and the Western Australian Council of Social Service invite you to examine the current state of charity food distribution for people experiencing homelessness with the aim of learning how we can deliver healthy and nutritious food. Join and engage in the forum either in person or via Zoom, […]
We are holding a series of webinars about key topics facing the community services sector in WA. The series will consist of eight webinars, running weekly on Wednesdays at 1pm, starting from 22 July 2020. In this series, we are inviting input and engagement from our members, and the broader community services sector, into our […]
We are holding a series of webinars about key topics facing the community services sector in WA. The series will consist of eight webinars, running weekly on Wednesdays at 1pm, starting from 22 July 2020. In this series, we are inviting input and engagement from our members, and the broader community services sector, into our […]
We are holding a series of webinars about key topics facing the community services sector in WA. The series will consist of eight webinars, running weekly on Wednesdays at 1pm, starting from 22 July 2020. In this series, we are inviting input and engagement from our members, and the broader community services sector, into our […]
We are holding a series of webinars about key topics facing the community services sector in WA. The series will consist of eight webinars, running weekly on Wednesdays at 1pm, starting from 22 July 2020. In this series, we are inviting input and engagement from our members, and the broader community services sector, into our […]
We are holding a series of webinars about key topics facing the community services sector in WA. The series will consist of eight webinars, running weekly on Wednesdays at 1pm, starting from 22 July 2020. In this series, we are inviting input and engagement from our members, and the broader community services sector, into our […]
We are holding a series of webinars about key topics facing the community services sector in WA. The series will consist of eight webinars, running weekly on Wednesdays at 1pm, starting from 22 July 2020. In this series, we are inviting input and engagement from our members, and the broader community services sector, into our […]
We are holding a series of webinars about key topics facing the community services sector in WA. The series will consist of eight webinars, running weekly on Wednesdays at 1pm, starting from 22 July 2020. In this series, we are inviting input and engagement from our members, and the broader community services sector, into our […]
We are holding a series of webinars about key topics facing the community services sector in WA. The series will consist of eight webinars, running weekly on Wednesdays at 1pm, starting from 22 July 2020. In this series, we are inviting input and engagement from our members, and the broader community services sector, into our […]
We are holding a series of webinars about key topics facing the community services sector in WA. The series will consist of eight webinars, running weekly on Wednesdays at 1pm, starting from 22 July 2020. In this series, we are inviting input and engagement from our members, and the broader community services sector, into our […]
This workshop combines an Introduction to FASD with a strong focus on practical strategies for supporting children in their homes and schools. The morning session provides an overview of FASD and its’ challenges including; a description of FASD, impacts on the individual, the diagnosis process, challenges for families living with FASD and strategies for support […]
This workshop combines an Introduction to FASD with a strong focus on practical strategies for supporting children in their homes and schools. The morning session provides an overview of FASD and its’ challenges including; a description of FASD, impacts on the individual, the diagnosis process, challenges for families living with FASD and strategies for support […]
This workshop combines an Introduction to FASD with a strong focus on practical strategies for supporting children in their homes and schools. The morning session provides an overview of FASD and its’ challenges including; a description of FASD, impacts on the individual, the diagnosis process, challenges for families living with FASD and strategies for support […]
The Annual General Meeting is a wonderful opportunity for members and supporters to join us in reflecting and celebrating our achievements and learnings, in what has been an extraordinarily challenging year for many of our organisations and communities. Guest speaker, Professor David Gilchrist, Director of Not-for-profits UWA at The University of Western Australia will present […]
Debra Zanella, President, and Louise Giolitto, Chief Executive Officer, invite you to attend our annual New Year Sector Breakfast. This event welcomes members to come together and celebrate our collective achievements over the past year, and to embrace a new and exciting year ahead. We would like to thank and acknowledge the work of our […]
In March, we made the decision to reschedule the WACOSS Conference to a date later in the year, due to the then-emerging COVID-19 crisis. Since then, it has become clear that it is too early to reliably gauge what will be possible across coming months in these still-evolving circumstances. We want to give our […]
Now more than perhaps ever, the outstanding contributions made by the community service sector need recognition. The new challenges we have come to face have made clear our reliance on these services and individuals, as well as the importance of fostering and celebrating them. The Community Services Excellence Awards – a partnership between the Department […]
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. WHO? This session is designed for people who are at the forefront of providing guidance and information to vulnerable members of our community. WHAT? WA Health experts will talk about […]
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. WHO? This session is designed for people who are at the forefront of providing guidance and information to vulnerable members of our community. WHAT? WA Health experts will talk about […]
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. WHO? This session is designed for people who are at the forefront of providing guidance and information to vulnerable members of our community. WHAT? WA Health experts will talk about […]
WACOSS invites you to attend our State Budget Submission conversation in Albany. Annually WACOSS make a State Budget Submission to the WA Government advocating for better investment in community services, highlighting emerging issues and priorities of front-line community services. WACOSS are genuinely seeking input on whether the priorities we have identified for our state budget […]
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.
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. WHO? This session is designed for people who are at the forefront of providing guidance and information to vulnerable members of our community. WHAT? WA Health experts will talk about […]
WACOSS invites you to attend our State Budget Submission conversation in Bunbury. Annually WACOSS make a State Budget Submission to the WA Government advocating for better investment in community services, highlighting emerging issues and priorities of front-line community services. WACOSS are genuinely seeking input on whether the priorities we have identified for our state budget […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service are pleased to announce the 2022-23 State Budget Submission and 2021 Annual General Meeting. Each year, WACOSS provides the Western Australian 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, forming […]
Mark Glasson, President, and Louise Giolitto, CEO, invite you to attend our annual New Year Sector Breakfast. This event welcomes members to come together and celebrate our collective achievements over the past year, and to embrace a new and exciting year ahead. We would like to thank and acknowledge the work of our members - the […]
It's now been two years since COVID-19 first appeared and radically changed the ways in which we all we work and live. Being just months away from the first Federal Election since the pandemic began, these two topics - the 2022 Federal Election alongside COVID-19 and its long-term impacts - are the two most current and […]
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. The WACOSS team will be working late into the night to develop fact sheets and detailed analysis on how the State Budget will […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service are pleased to welcome you to the State Budget Submission and Annual General Meeting. Each 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, […]
An event hosted by WACOSS and UnionsWA, featuring Dean Parkin, Director of From the Heart.
Join us for our first event of the year as we come together, set our intentions and celebrate our achievements from 2022.
Hosted in partnership with the State Emergency Management Committee and the National Emergency Management Agency.
The 2023 WACOSS Conference comes at an important, historic moment, as we tackle the big issues of our time, implement the Uluru Statement, and demonstrate the collective power of community.
The Community Services Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the work of the community services sector in WA.
The Western Australian Council of Social Service invites you to our State Budget Submission community conversation. Each year WACOSS makes a Submission to the WA Government outlining priorities for public investment for people and communities who experience vulnerability and disadvantage, highlighting emerging issues, priorities of frontline community services and investment in community services. In his […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service invites you to our State Budget Submission community conversation. Each year WACOSS makes a Submission to the WA Government outlining priorities for public investment for people and communities who experience vulnerability and disadvantage, highlighting emerging issues, priorities of frontline community services and investment in community services. In his […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service invites you to our State Budget Submission community conversation. Each year WACOSS makes a Submission to the WA Government outlining priorities for public investment for people and communities who experience vulnerability and disadvantage, highlighting emerging issues, priorities of frontline community services and investment in community services. In his […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service invites you to our State Budget Submission community conversation. Each year WACOSS makes a Submission to the WA Government outlining priorities for public investment for people and communities who experience vulnerability and disadvantage, highlighting emerging issues, priorities of frontline community services and investment in community services. In his […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service invites you to our State Budget Submission community conversation. Each year WACOSS makes a Submission to the WA Government outlining priorities for public investment for people and communities who experience vulnerability and disadvantage, highlighting emerging issues, priorities of frontline community services and investment in community services. In his […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service invites you to our State Budget Submission community conversation. Each year WACOSS makes a Submission to the WA Government outlining priorities for public investment for people and communities who experience vulnerability and disadvantage, highlighting emerging issues, priorities of frontline community services and investment in community services. In his […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service invites you to our State Budget Submission community conversation. Each year WACOSS makes a Submission to the WA Government outlining priorities for public investment for people and communities who experience vulnerability and disadvantage, highlighting emerging issues, priorities of frontline community services and investment in community services. In his […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service invites you to our State Budget Submission community conversation. Each year WACOSS makes a Submission to the WA Government outlining priorities for public investment for people and communities who experience vulnerability and disadvantage, highlighting emerging issues, priorities of frontline community services and investment in community services. In his […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service invites you to our State Budget Submission community conversation. Each year WACOSS makes a Submission to the WA Government outlining priorities for public investment for people and communities who experience vulnerability and disadvantage, highlighting emerging issues, priorities of frontline community services and investment in community services. In his […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service invites you to our State Budget Submission community conversation. Each year WACOSS makes a Submission to the WA Government outlining priorities for public investment for people and communities who experience vulnerability and disadvantage, highlighting emerging issues, priorities of frontline community services and investment in community services. In his […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service invites you to our State Budget Submission community conversation. Each year WACOSS makes a Submission to the WA Government outlining priorities for public investment for people and communities who experience vulnerability and disadvantage, highlighting emerging issues, priorities of frontline community services and investment in community services. In his […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service invites you to our State Budget Submission community conversation. Each year WACOSS makes a Submission to the WA Government outlining priorities for public investment for people and communities who experience vulnerability and disadvantage, highlighting emerging issues, priorities of frontline community services and investment in community services. In his […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service invites you to our State Budget Submission community conversation. Each year WACOSS makes a Submission to the WA Government outlining priorities for public investment for people and communities who experience vulnerability and disadvantage, highlighting emerging issues, priorities of frontline community services and investment in community services. In his […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service invites you to our State Budget Submission community conversation. Each year WACOSS makes a Submission to the WA Government outlining priorities for public investment for people and communities who experience vulnerability and disadvantage, highlighting emerging issues, priorities of frontline community services and investment in community services. In his […]
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. […]
The Western Australian Council of Social Service invites you to our State Budget Submission community conversation. Each year WACOSS makes a Submission to the WA Government outlining priorities for public investment for people and communities who experience vulnerability and disadvantage, highlighting emerging issues, priorities of frontline community services and investment in community services. In his […]
Our conversation will focus on groups excluded from the workforce, the current workforce challenges facing the community sector and burnout within the workforce. We will hear the lived experiences of people who are feeling the impact of a growing swell of political extremism, and the impact that has on the day-to-day lives of ordinary Australians, […]
Join the first in our Women in Focus webinar series, where we will learn from innovative programs working with young women.
Join the second in our Women in Focus webinar series, where we will hear from three thought leaders working in the area.
Join us for the launch of the State Budget Submission, and members are invited to stay for our Annual General Meeting.
Learn how to apply for funding from the Australian Government Disaster Ready Fund.
Join WACOSS, and the prominent economist, Dr Richard Denniss from The Australia Institute for an explanation of the key economic issues of our time and how they impact on our sector in a way that cuts through.
This full-day training provides a holistic approach to creating and developing child-safe organisations in the Bunbury region.
This full-day training provides a holistic approach to creating and developing child-safe organisations in the Rockingham region.
This full-day training provides a holistic approach to creating and developing child-safe organisations in Mirrrabooka and surrounding suburbs.
This full-day training provides a holistic approach to creating and developing child-safe organisations in the Northam region.
This full-day training provides a holistic approach to creating and developing child-safe organisations in the Port Hedland region.
This full-day training provides a holistic approach to creating and developing child-safe organisations in the Karratha region.
This full-day training provides a holistic approach to creating and developing child-safe organisations in the Northcliffe region.
This full-day training provides a holistic approach to creating and developing child-safe organisations in the Albany region.
Join us for our first event of the year as we come together, set our intentions and celebrate our achievements from 2023.
With record-breaking global temperatures on the rise, we’re feeling the heat now more than ever. What does this mean for our health? Who is the most vulnerable? And what can be done to help us prepare for, and mitigate, high heat?
This full-day training provides a holistic approach to creating and developing child-safe organisations in Belmont and surrounding suburbs.
Join the first webinar in our 2024 calendar to learn more about the Advocacy Toolkit at its practical applications.
This full-day training provides a holistic approach to creating and developing child-safe organisations in Tuart Hill and surrounding suburbs.
This free online workshop will focus on National Principle 5: People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
Join us for our annual Emerging Issues Forum for an environmental scan to help support the service and strategic planning needs of community services into the future.
This full-day training provides a holistic approach to creating and developing child-safe organisations in the Mandurah region.
Join us for our analysis of the 2024 State Budget and the impacts it will have on the community services sector. With special guests from the Department of Treasury.
This full-day training provides a holistic approach to creating and developing child-safe organisations in the Geraldton region.
This full-day training provides a holistic approach to creating and developing child-safe organisations in the Kalgoorlie region.
This one-hour webinar will introduce gender responsive budgeting and discuss the important role of public spending in achieving gender equity.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
This full-day training provides a holistic approach to creating and developing child-safe organisations in the Esperance region.
If you're keen to speak at the next WACOSS Conference, but you're not sure where or how to start, join our webinar to learn more about the process.
Join WACOSS for the launch of their State Budget Submission, followed by the Annual General Meeting for members.
The annual New Year Sector Breakfast for 2025 welcomes members and supporters to come together and celebrate our collective achievements over the year, and to embrace a new and exciting year ahead.
Join us for our 2025 Conference and Community Services Excellence Awards.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join our State Budget Submission Community Consultation and help us identify priorities impacting the community services sector in WA.
Join us for a full-day forum bringing together leaders, practitioners, researchers, and community voices to explore the future of childhood and parenting services in Western Australia.
Our annual Emerging Issues Forum offers a valuable opportunity to explore current and significant trends that will affect the sector. It serves as a space for reflection on the changing landscape and supports forward-thinking planning.
The Western Australian Council of Social Service is pleased to welcome you to the launch of the 2026-2027 State Budget Submission and AGM.