The Western Australian Council of Social Service Inc. (WACOSS) considers the minimum wage to be a vital means of protecting low-waged workers from poverty.
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As part of our advocacy to Government, we gather on-the-ground information from our members and the sector, which forms our strategic insights and policy recommendations in our Submissions.
The Western Australian Council of Social Service Inc. (WACOSS) considers the minimum wage to be a vital means of protecting low-waged workers from poverty.
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The Western Australian Council of Social Service Inc. (WACOSS) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia on the Inquiry into Energy, Food...
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It’s Time to Build Community is the 2025-2026 State Budget Submission. Download a copy of the State Budget Submission. Download a copy of the State Budget Submission Snapshot.
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Our State Budget Submission analysis and recommendations address gaps in services, identify supports that need to be bolstered, and charts the systemic changes required for to build a strong community,...
Read MoreWe develop and write publications, some of which are produced yearly, such as the Cost of Living Report, which contribute to more in-depth policy conversations, and advocate for those on the lowest incomes, people in poverty, and experiencing disadvantage.
Western Australia’s Pilbara Region is experiencing a sustained housing crisis that undermines the sustainability of local communities, hampers living standards and hinders efforts to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for...
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Download our 2025-26 Budget Briefing Pack, which includes the media release, as well as fact sheets on:
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Over the past four years, ‘Cost of Living’ has been on everybody’s mind. While it seems like all Australians are feeling the crunch or making financial adjustments, the true and...
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For years the WACOSS Cost of Living Report has demonstrated that people on the lowest incomes area struggling, unable to afford life’s essentials. Over the past year, this situation has...
Read MoreWe share our presentations from key events and report launches, to give you greater insight into our strategic thinking, and invite you to download our key topics and take away notes from the event.
With support from the Department of Health, WACOSS has developed a Planning for Partnership Framework, providing clear guidance on how to build the most robust, effective cross-sector partnerships and collaborations....
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From the Early Childhood Development, Disadvantage and Wellbeing Forum held at the Stan and Jean Perron Child Advocacy Centre in Midland, on Monday 25 July 2022.
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Read MoreNotes from a public lecture by Professor David Gilchrist at UWA on 27 June 2019, about the nature of charities, their contribution, and current risks to charities and their stakeholders.
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