WACOSS membership is made up of a vast network of individuals and organisations who are committed to our vision to create an inclusive, just and equitable society for all Western Australians.
WACOSS’s policy submissions and advocacy work are aimed at influencing policy decision makers at both a State and Federal level to provide a voice for vulnerable Western Australians.
WACOSS events provide a unique opportunity to network with sector leaders and take part in important sector discussions that will shape the future outcomes for those we represent.
WACOSS’s policy submissions and advocacy work is aimed at influencing policy decision makers at both a State and Federal level to provide a voice for vulnerable Western Australians.
The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) welcomes the McGowan Government’s renewed focus and direction, Our Priorities, released today. “Many of the focus areas in the Premier’s Priorities align with the community service priorities championed by WACOSS on behalf of frontline services,” said Louise Giolitto, Chief Executive Officer, WACOSS. The early years of life […]
Finally, a voice for consumers ripped off by banks, superannuation and insurance companies
6 February 2019
The Western Australian Council of Social Service, Consumer Credit Legal Service of WA, Financial Counselling Network and the Financial Counsellors’ Association of WA welcome the much-anticipated release of the final report, Royal Commission on Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. “For too long banks and financial services have placed greed and shareholder […]
Single parents face a tough Christmas – Cost of Living in WA Report
20 December 2018
Single parent families relying on casual work and the single parent payment will be facing a tough Christmas, according to the Cost of Living in WA 2018 launched today by the Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS). “With very little to spare after meeting their basic living expenses, many single parents are at serious risk if […]
Human Rights Day an opportunity to campaign and advocate for gender equality
10 December 2018
The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) is challenging decision-makers, leaders, community service organisations, and individuals to stand up for human rights, and protect people experiencing disadvantage and hardship in this state, ahead of International Human Rights Day. International Human Rights Day, Monday 10 December, promotes the global need to take action on issues […]
Family and domestic violence funding abandoned, despite dire need within the community
14 November 2018
The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) is urging the Federal Government to reinstate the funding of the essential Women’s Safety Package for specialist family and domestic violence programs in Western Australia. More than $2.4 million was provided in 2016 for a range of programs aimed at reducing family and domestic violence, and keeping […]
Foodbank funding reinstatement welcomed, but we can do more to prevent food insecurity
13 November 2018
The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) welcomes the reinstatement of the funding to Foodbank Australia, which is an essential provider in the food relief system across the country. In 2018, more than 4 million Australians experienced food insecurity at least once in the preceding 12 months. Of those people, one in four go […]
