Media Release
State Wage increase does not go far enough
Today’s announcement of a 5.3% increase to the State minimum wage falls well short of what was necessary to keep up with wages nationally as well as cost of living…
Today’s announcement of a 5.3% increase to the State minimum wage falls well short of what was necessary to keep up with wages nationally as well as cost of living…
The Western Australian Council of Social Service and Unions WA have called for the state minimum wage to increase by 7 per cent to meet the basic needs of low…
The Western Australian Council of Social Service has welcomed state budget investments to address cost of living pressures, build more social housing, expand family and domestic violence support, and for…
Finalists have been announced for the 2023 Community Services Excellence Awards, with 32 outstanding nominees named in the honours roll. The awards – a long-standing partnership between the Western Australian…
The WACOSS Board has unanimously agreed to support the ‘Yes’ campaign for constitutional recognition for First Nations Australians through a Voice to Parliament, at a Board meeting held on Friday…
The cost of non-discretionary items like food, transport, housing and utilities have driven inflation to record highs not seen since 1990, leaving more Western Australians in financial hardship as the…