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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...

Download our 2023-24 Budget Briefing Pack, which includes the media release, as well as fact sheets on:

The Western Australian Council of Social Service Inc. (WACOSS) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to Energy Policy WA on the consultation draft of the Electricity Industry (Alternative Electricity...

WACOSS welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to Energy Policy WA on the proposed drafting for a new State Electricity Objective (SEO), planned for inclusion in the Electricity Industry...

Introduction This submission outlines the cost of living pressures that are facing Western Australians, with a focus on the areas of housing, transport, food, energy and water. It also provides...

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....

The social services sector in Western Australia has been under significant financial pressure for some years. This issue has been widely noted and recognised. However, the data sets available to underpin...

Fair Food WA welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the House Standing Committee on Agriculture’s inquiry into Food Security in Australia. Fair Food WA (FFWA) brings together expertise...

A report released today by social service organisations found that while around three million households receive some form of ongoing financial assistance for their energy bills, the poor design and...

There is no question that 2022 has been a difficult year for many. The past two WACOSS Cost of Living reports demonstrated what was possible when people were provided enough...

Access to energy and water is essential for people’s health, wellbeing and security, and to meet all of their basic needs. This is recognised in the United Nations 2030 Agenda...

Inquiry into the most effective ways for Western Australia to address food insecurity for children and young people affected by poverty. 15 July 2022 Fair Food WA welcomes the opportunity...