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We’re the peak body for Victoria’s social and community sector, working towards the total elimination of poverty.
We’re the peak body for Victoria’s social and community sector, working towards the total elimination of poverty.
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FP – LIstening

THE MUST-ATTEND
VCOSS EVENT OF THE YEAR

Featuring an incredible line-up of speakers including the Premier of Victoria, the VCOSS Community Sector Summit will explore the forces shaping our society and the big issues for our sector.
GET DETAILS AND BOOK HERE
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Latest releases

Submission to the inquiry into student pathways to in-demand industries

Gender-based undervaluation is the biggest obstacle to student pathways into the community sector.
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Renting in Victoria 2025

Insights from frontline community sector workers
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Adaptation for All

Addressing Victoria’s widening inequality with transformative climate adaptation
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FP – LIstening

VICTORIAN BUDGET

The State Budget provides cost-of-living relief for many, but misses the opportunity to tackle enduring social and economic challenges for low-income Victorians.
READ FULL ANALYSIS HERE
An image of the front page of the report 'Growing social housing: data, insights and targets'. Text over a blue sky with buildings in the background and logos of all the Housing Peaks Alliance members and SGS Planning & Economics at the bottom.

VCOSS acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country, and we pay respect to Elders and Ancestors. Our business is conducted on sovereign, unceded Aboriginal land. The VCOSS offices are located on Wurundjeri Woiwurrung land in central Naarm.