Monthly Archives: May 2015

May 27

Key shortfalls identified by Auditor General for vulnerable children and families

Victoria’s support services for vulnerable children and families are being overwhelmed by rising and more complex demands, according to a

May 25

Federal funding cuts hurting Aboriginal people and services

The severe adverse effects of 2014-15 Federal Budget cuts on Aboriginal people and services have been highlighted by the federal

Climate of change: Briefing Paper 8 – Clients with multiple and complex needs

Climate of change: Briefing Paper 7 – Rising demand

Climate of change: Briefing Paper 6 – Funding constraints

Climate of change: Briefing Paper 5 – Measuring outcomes

Climate of change: Briefing Paper 4 – Local area governance and planning

Climate of change: Briefing Paper 3 – Client control

Climate of change: Briefing Paper 2 – Client choice

Climate of change: Briefing Paper 1 – Purchase of service by government

May 22

Climate of change: Briefing Papers – Introduction

Social and economic contribution of community sector at risk from funding cuts

Cuts to the community sector locked in by the recent federal budget will put at risk the substantial economic and

Community organisations in a climate of change – Complete set

May 21

Strengthening the state: A snapshot of Victoria’s community sector charities

A new VCOSS report gives a snapshot of the contribution of Victoria's community sector charities to the state's economy and

Strengthening the state

A snapshot of Victoria’s community sector charities Victoria’s community sector organisations make a significant contribution to strengthening the state’s economy

May 13

Submission: VET Funding Review

The VCOSS submission to the VET Funding Review outlines recommendations to ensure the VET system is accessible to those in

Budget leaves most disadvantaged to do the heavy lifting

Last night’s Federal Budget spoke a great deal about fairness but it leaves the poorest Australians to do the bulk

May 11

Submission on the Commonwealth Indigenous Advancement Strategy tendering process

Submission to Inquiry into the Financial Hardship Programs of Energy Retailers

May 8

2015-16 State Budget Snapshot: Build resilient and engaged local communities

The state government’s focus around emergency management in its 2015-16 budget is on supporting frontline emergency services, particularly the CFA.

2015-16 State Budget Snapshot: Tackle the housing crisis

The 2015-16 Victorian State Budget contains some initiatives aimed at helping people overcome housing stress and homelessness, but leaves considerable

2015-16 State Budget Snapshot: Strengthening the community sector to help people thrive

VCOSS welcomes the funding certainty provided to community sector organisations in the 2015-16 Victorian State Budget. The state government has

2015-16 State Budget Snapshot: Create communities inclusive of people with disability

VCOSS and the community sector strongly support the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the additional funding

2015-16 State Budget Snapshot: Address the causes of crime

VCOSS welcomes the focus in the 2015-16 Victorian State Budget on reducing recidivism and investing in health, education and rehabilitation

2015-16 State Budget Snapshot: Make child protection work

With the number of child protection reports continuing to rise to record levels in Victoria, the state government’s 2015-16 budget

2015-16 State Budget Snapshot: Cut the cost of living

With the federal government having axed the longstanding National Partnership Agreement on Concessions, VCOSS welcomes the state government’s decision to

2015-16 State Budget Snapshot: Create healthy communities

The 2015-16 Victorian State Budget delivered some welcome initiatives to reduce inequality in health outcomes, including suicide prevention programs in

May 7

2015-16 State Budget Snapshot: Invest in integrated support for children and families

The 2015-16 Victorian State Budget contains positive measures aimed at supporting vulnerable children and families, and better integrating services for

May 6

2015-16 State Budget Snapshot: Expand transport options

The government has made a substantial investment in public transport in its 2015-16 state budget, including infrastructure projects such as

2015-16 State Budget Snapshot: Tackling unemployment

The state government has prioritised tackling unemployment in its 2015-16 budget, with a range of measures. These include jobs and

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