Author Archives: Mary Sayers

Jun 14

Time running out to clarify how portable long service leave scheme works

Lots of questions still need answering before the community services portable long service leave scheme starts on 1 July.

Nov 23

Show and tell; the pursuit of stronger and more inclusive schools.

Giving every Victorian child a high-quality education relies on designing inclusive, engaging and affordable schools. Inclusive schools embrace diversity and

Sep 10

Inclusive schools: more than just words

How can we improve outcomes for kids – especially vulnerable children and young people – and their families?

Jul 16

Media statement on intergenerational disadvantage

The real issue isn’t intergenerational welfare dependency, it’s intergenerational disadvantage.

Jul 11

Victorians held to ransom in energy quagmire

This is a horror show with no single villain. Many players bear the blame for high prices.

May 3

Develop skills and grow employment

The 2017 Victorian Budget includes welcome initiatives to stimulate employment growth in new industries and in localities facing disadvantage. It

Oct 28

VIDEO—Building the care workforce of the future

Planning for Australia’s rapidly changing community sector workforce presents many challenges and opportunities. With moves towards consumer-directed care, many organisations

Sep 16

Where will our kids work in the future?

One in ten young Australians are not in education, employment or training. They’re neither “earning” nor “learning”. What if we

Aug 25

The ins and outs of co-design

Would a business unveil a new product without first engaging in extensive market testing? Of course not. Yet, in the

Dec 18

Inaugural VCOSS-RMIT Scholar to explore episodic disability and the NDIS

We are pleased to award the inaugural RMIT-VCOSS PhD scholarship to Liz Hudson, who was chosen for her long history

Dec 4

Australia’s community sector charities make an important social and economic contribution

Today, the national charities regulator, the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission (ACNC) released its annual report, Australian Charities

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

May 6

2015-16 State Budget Snapshot: Building local communities and strength in diversity

VCOSS welcomes the substantial funding in the 2015-16 State Budget aimed at building local communities and promoting social inclusion.

Apr 21

Building a Victoria without poverty: Help every child get the best start in life to address the education gap

The 2015-16 state budget, to be presented in May 2015, presents an excellent opportunity for the Victorian Government to fund

Apr 7

City of Whittlesea launches family violence and gender equity strategies

City of Whittlesea leads the way with its Safe in Our Homes, Safe in Our Communities Family Violence and Gender