Author Archives: Brooke McKail

May 7

Keeping Victorians Active

Submission to the Active Victoria Refresh strategy

Mar 5

Draft 30-Year Infrastructure Strategy

VCOSS response to the draft Infrastructure Victoria 30 Year Strategy

Back into poverty

VCOSS submission on the proposed increase of the permanent JobSeeker rate

Mar 3

A quick overview of Victoria’s Mental Health Royal Commission final report

There is a lot to be excited about.

Feb 17

Holding the fabric together

In an industry defined by short-term contracts and a mobile workforce, sometimes the challenge is being counted.

Oct 12

VCOSS submission to the National Preventive Health Strategy Consultation

Good health is being compromised by income, location, cultural background or other circumstances.

Aug 9

COVID-19 and the Victorian Community Sector

Submission to the Victorian Parliament’s PAEC Inquiry into Victoria’s Response to COVID-19

Jul 1

VCOSS submission to Portable Long Service Scheme draft regulations

The portable long service leave scheme has significantly increased costs for community service organisations

May 8

Submission to the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements

Community service organisations see first-hand the impacts of natural disasters on our most vulnerable people.

Feb 27

VCOSS Submission to the Public Engagement Framework Consultation Draft

Submission on the Public Engagement Framework Consultation Draft

Jan 21

Ensuring energy contracts are clear and fair

We are concerned that Victorians on low-incomes and with additional energy-related needs could miss out on their benefits and protections.

Dec 16

On what level does ‘drip funding’ social service bodies make sense?

(Hint: it doesn't)

Action on mental health needed right now

Cash-strapped frontline mental health services can’t wait until after the Royal Commission for funding relief.

Aug 30

Tackling climate change in Victorian communities

Government and community need to prioritise reducing inequity.

Jul 12

The path to a stronger mental health system

Victoria needs a well-funded, well-governed and accountable mental health system

Jul 31

Why Victoria’s Charter of Human Rights needs a shakeup

Victoria's Charter of Human Rights was an first important step. But it’s now time for the next great stride.

Jun 15

Accessibility and quality of mental health services in rural and remote Australia

Health inequities for rural Victorians are unfair and largely preventable.

Closing the Gap: Where to for Victoria?

The principles of Aboriginal self-determination and co-design must underpin the refresh.

Mar 13

Recognising the true costs of realtime prescription monitoring

VCOSS Submission to the Realtime Prescription Monitoring Regulatory Impact Statement The harm from misuse of pharmaceutical medicines is significant. More

Nov 1

Helping victims of crime recover

VCOSS supports the Victims of Crime Assistance Scheme as an important way to offer justice to people recovering from the

Apr 28

Prevent, identify and respond to family violence

Summary The Family Violence Royal Commission report was a landmark moment and a turning point in addressing the scourge of

Aug 25

The economic value of informal care in Australia

A report from Carers Australia estimates that more than 1 in 8 Australians are providing informal care in 2015 and

Jun 24

VCOSS Submission to 2015 Review of Charter of Human Rights

VCOSS submission to the Review of the Charter of Human Rights recommends the Charter be strengthened to enhance human rights