State Wage Case Submission 2023

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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Planning for Partnership Framework

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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2022 Sustainable Funding Survey Report

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...

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2022 Cost of Living Report

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...

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Understanding Utility Hardship

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...

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