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Gold Sponsors:

Newmont - The Gold Company

Department for Community Development
Silver Plus Sponsor:
Silver Sponsors:

Other Sponsors:

The WACOSS Conference features

300 delegates from government, academia and community social service organisations from all over the state, networking and collaborating on solutions.

International & National Keynote Speakers

Politicians The WACOSS conference is traditionally attended by leading politicians from all political parties.

Key Facts About Social Services in WA

Fact: There are over 550 funded non-government social service providers in Western Australia alone. These agencies provide 57% of all social services in WA.

Fact: The social service sector is an important part of the economy. Over $1 billion per year is spent on social service delivery in WA, over half of that amount is spent by non-government agencies.

Fact: The social services sector is large, employing over 22,500 people in Western Australia alone.

Fact: There are several thousand non-profit organisations providing social support and volunteers in the community. Over 430,000 people volunteer each year to provide community and social support.

Fact: You can be part of the solution!
Link to download sponsorship prospectus.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
The WACOSS Conference Organising Committee recognises that not one-size-fits-all and can tailor make a package suitable to your requirements. We are delighted to discuss with you any proposals that would enable your organisation to participate in the WACOSS Conference for mutual benefit to both parties.

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER IDEAS?
If you have some ideas you would like to discuss or feel a combination of the sponsorship options would be more suited, please feel free to contact the Conference Secretariat to discuss your specific needs in more detail.
 
An Invitation to Sponsor…

The Western Australia Council for Social Service (WACOSS) invites you to become a sponsor to its bi-annual conference “Shaping the Future: Social Services & Solutions for Tomorrow ” to be held 4-5 May 2005 at the Sheraton Perth Hotel.

…an Outstanding Event

This conference is a truly remarkable event, which provides for the largest gathering of social service practitioners, policy makers, program providers, non-profit organisations and non-government human services of its kind with around 300 participants from across Western Australia.

The conference creates an opportunity for delegates to engage in leadership development, lively discussions on cutting edge ideas and practises from experienced national and international speakers and the opportunity to network with colleagues and share ideas and experiences.

Social Service Sector is a Growing Market

Social Service organisations play an increasingly important role in meeting the needs of West Australians and constitute a rapidly growing sector of the economy.

Sponsorship of the WACOSS Conference 2006 is an opportunity to reach into a new market and at the same time to become more closely associated with organisations helping to give all Australians a fair go.

Delegate Profile

The conference draws diverse individuals from organisations involved in providing services in:

  • Health
  • Community services and development
  • Disability
  • Employment and Training
  • Aged and Community Care
  • Family, Children and Youth
  • Drug and Alcohol
  • Indigenous
  • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
  • Justice
  • Housing
  • Advocacy

While the majority of the delegates will be from metropolitan Perth, roughly 100 will be travelling from rural and regional Western Australia to take part

This event offers sponsors opportunities to meet delegates, market your services and products and develop on-going relationships with this rich mix of people.

About WACOSS

The Western Australian Council of Social Service Inc (WACOSS) is the peak body of the community service sector across Western Australia. Since 1956, WACOSS has been developing and strengthening the non-government social services sector's capacity to assist all Western Australians. With over 350 members, WACOSS has strong relationships with the social services sector and seeks to represent their interests, and those of the disdvantaged individuals and families they assist at a service level.

Over the last 50 years WACOSS has been positively influencing social policy and helping develop non-government agencies with useful, practical tools. WACOSS work includes representation and advocacy, policy advice and social research. WACOSS services include training and support for the development of member organisations and non-government community service providers.

WACOSS and its members share a vision of a socially just and sustainable West Australian society where people care for each other and have access to the resources and opportunities required for their wellbeing. At the heart of its activities, lies the belief that the mark of a civilised community is the support and help it gives to those most in need.

WACOSS is part of a national network that includes the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) and State and Territory Councils of Social Service.

WACOSS aims to make a difference and plans to continue making a positive contribution to Shaping the Future.


WACOSS Conference 2006
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