The pandemic is far from over. So the Commonwealth's financial supports must continue.
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Here's everything you need to know.
New poll reveals "huge support"
COVID-19 changes everything and nothing
Victoria is in a period of economic hardship and social upheaval. In blunt terms, these are hard times.
The national response to COVID-19 has been significant and far-reaching. Governments will inevitably get some things right, and some things wrong.
We are here to scrutinise, inform and support that response, where appropriate.
We’ll make sure the voices of people doing it tough are front and center, and that the community sector is supported.
We will everything possible to ensure Victorians emerge this challenge stronger and more connected than before.
Key COVID links:
- Visit the VCOSS COVID-19 resources page for critical information for the community sector
- Register for next month’s COVID-19 Community Services Digital Forum, or rewatch last month’s event.
- Read our COVID Issues Alert series designed to inform public discussion and guide speedy policy development.
- Explore My Corona, Victorians handcrafted personal stories about the pandemi, life in isolation and the future.
- Tell us how the pandemic is affecting you with our Your Say portal.
Media Releases
This is public health decision, and we don't quibble with that. But we need to get this right.
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Issues and Analysis
Latest policy
VCOSS produces formal submissions to dozens of inquiries and policy development processes each year. These are prepared in consultation with VCOSS members and the broader sector. Stand alone policy reports on topics of significance are also produced. You can view all our work in the VCOSS Policy Library.
The lives of Victorians changed abruptly in March 2020. Within weeks, COVID-19 triggered a crisis response from our health system.
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VCAL must provide kids with flexible learning options and career pathways while they're at school, and set them up for success beyond the school gate.
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Campaigns 
JobSeeker must be high enough to actually supports people to afford the basics and look for work, if they can.
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