Submission on the ATCO Gas Access Arrangement (second consultation round) The Western Australian Council of Social Service welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Economic Regulation Authority on...
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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.
Submission on the ATCO Gas Access Arrangement (second consultation round) The Western Australian Council of Social Service welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Economic Regulation Authority on...
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Introduction The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) considers the minimum wage to be a vital means of protecting low-income workers from poverty. An adequate and appropriate minimum wage...
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Feasibility study on options to limit unhealthy food marketing to children: Policy options for public consultation Response to the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care Submission overview In...
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Since the pandemic, the focus on major supermarkets and their relationship with consumers has gained significant attention. Australians rely heavily on supermarkets to supply them with food, groceries and essential...
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.
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Presented here are the results of the Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) Sustainable Funding Survey for 2024. It is the second iteration of the survey which is intended...
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Reports from frontline community sector organisations make it very clear that people in Western Australia are feeling the pressure of wage inequity and increasing costs. Supermarket chains are posting record...
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Read the full report: WACOSS 2023 Cost of Living Read the Snapshot: WACOSS 2023 Cost of Living Snapshot
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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