The Western Australian Council of Social Service has a vision for an inclusive, just and equitable society.
Our purpose is to drive social change with communities, through collective action and policy formulation, strengthening community services and influencing decision makers to ensure justice and equity.
As the peak body for the Western Australian community service sector, we believe that communities flourish where people are given the opportunity to contribute and create. We are committed to enabling and leading change that supports healthy, active and inclusive communities.
To create equitable and empowered communities, WACOSS must be a strong Peak body voice that works with its members to advocate with and on behalf of those who are the furthest from levers of power and influence, to amplify their concerns, their voices, and seek justice, to create a society that genuinely works for the benefit of all.
The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) is pleased to see some targeted cost-of-living measures in the State Government’s mid-year budget review today, but reiterates its call for more
Western Australians on low income are experiencing entrenched and severe financial hardship, despite inflation slowing earlier in the year, moderate wage growth and government electricity credits, according to new data
The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) has today released its 2026-27 State Budget Submission, with recommendations for public investment that would build lasting prosperity for all. It has
Western Australia’s community services sector is bearing the brunt of the State’s disappointing reputation of having the largest gender pay gap in the country, according to new data from the
Ngala kaaditj Noongar Wadjuk moort keyen kaadak nidja boodja – in the spirit of deepening relationship, we acknowledge Wadjuk Noongar people as the original custodians of the land our office is located. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Western Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to Elders both past and present.
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Join our strong and effective network of organisations and individuals that share a common goal of building stronger communities, improving social equity and strengthening the community service sector’s capacity to assist vulnerable West Australians.
WAConnect is an online directory that can help you and your family find extra help in challenging times.
WAConnect has details about community organisations from around the state that provide emergency relief to people experiencing financial hardship, in the form of food vouchers, assistance with bills, housing support, referrals to other services, and more.
The Community Organised Resource Exchange (CORE) enables the sharing of resources between the business and not for profit sectors.
The CORE portal will assist businesses and charities to coordinate surplus product, items, and infrastructure at a local level, by listing items of scale for use of and distribution by community based services and organisations.
