Monthly Archives: October 2018

Oct 26

Consumers in the box seat as power pledges rain

We welcome a political tussle over which party will do the most to get Victorians the best possible power deal.

Oct 25

Community health means no-one falls through the cracks

Community health services are the quiet achievers of Victoria’s health system. Under increasing pressure and desperate for more resources, they

Oct 24

Mental Health Royal Commission will save lives

The Victorian Council of Social Service is hailing plans for a Royal Commission into Mental Health as a landmark step

Oct 22

Making public education affordable

Single mother families do it tough when it comes to school costs, writes Jenny Davidson, CEO of Council of Single

Oct 17

Solar panels are great, but so is a healthy, liveable home

Home solar could get a huge kick-along in Victoria over the next few years. Under the ‘Solar Homes’ program, Labor

VCOSS applauds social housing ‘downpayment’ but urges more

Victoria’s peak social advocacy body has welcomed Victorian Labor’s pledge to build 1,000 new public housing units if re-elected.

Oct 15

Legislating for gender equality

Advancing gender equality benefits not only women but society more broadly.

Better job pathways

The Australian government can create jobs through direct investment and leveraging its purchasing power.

Oct 12

Introducing the 10-Year Community Services Industry Plan

Unemployment, under-employment and stagnant wages are often in the headlines. One solution that is regularly pitched for these issues is

Alliance demands ‘a Whittlesea a year’ to end social housing crisis

Victoria needs an ambitious social housing building program to provide a roof to those most in need.

Oct 11

Towards effective legal assistance

All levels of Government must prioritise funding for the community legal sector.

Knowing the best energy offer

VCOSS welcomes 'best offer' notifications on energy bills and billing change notices.

Oct 10

Framing the big picture for Australians with disability

A co-design process is needed to set NDIS objectives and indicators, and to address a range of gaps that exist.

Time for a treaty

In June this year the Victorian Parliament passed Australia’s first ever treaty legislation, the Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Bill

A strong future for adult learning

Adult community education supports people to re-engage with education and go on to find meaningful work.

Oct 8

Regional communities demand better transport services

There’s a perception that living in rural areas is cheaper than in cities, but the added cost of transport can

Oct 5

It’s time to stop the revolving prison door

In Victoria, over 40 per cent of people who have been in prison will commit another crime and be back

Oct 4

Now more than ever, Victoria needs an army of financial counsellors

With household debt at a record high, even slight interest rate rises can push family budgets to breaking point. Wages