Community Sector

A monthly discussion forum to guide community organisations through the COVID-19 pandemic.

A monthly discussion forum to guide community organisations through the COVID-19 pandemic.

A monthly discussion forum to guide community organisations through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here's everything you need to know.

Community organisations are themselves highly vulnerable to climate change.

Victoria needs a strong community sector--with funding tied to true costs

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

Better workforce data would help us plan for the future and give us a stronger platform for the community sector.

Community services are continually frustrated by short-term funding contracts.

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

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

Relive key moments from the 2018 VCOSS Good Life Summit. [Videos]

Victoria’s top three political leaders have used the VCOSS Good Life Summit to expand on their vision for a fairer

The true value of a Neighbourhood House is counted in more than dollars.

If anyone you know is likely to be at risk during hot weather, help them get the advice and support

True social innovation is complicated and “not something that can be achieved in a policy speech”, economist and innovation leader

Governments should begin harnessing the power of community organisations in disaster planning, according to a new report from the Victorian

The wait is finally over. The 2017 Federal Budget has been released. So, what did VCOSS members and and national

Funding to develop an Aboriginal treaty, a LGBTI inclusive Victoria and implementing the state's multicultural policy are positive investments to

Christmas is a time of stress, loneliness or other challenges for many Victorians. Learn how you can help out...

Victoria has a problem with the repeat and violent offending behaviours by a small number of young offenders. But we

This video, prepared for VCOSS’s 70th birthday celebration at the Melbourne Town Hall in November 2016, charts the organisation’s progress

With one in five Victorians living with a disability, it is critical to address their needs in emergency planning.

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

Communities in the Latrobe Valley have a strong appetite to re-establish a sense of place and pride. Integrated social and

You'll be familiar with the scepticism and scorn that surrounds awareness events. “What happens after Anti-Poverty Week?” the cynic will

When a major earthquake shook Christchurch in September 2010, bridges and buildings weren’t the only things put under pressure.

Private companies have been using data to anticipate demand and enhance their service offerings for years. Is it time the

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

Australia’s ageing population and the rollout of the NDIS will turbocharge demand a whole new 'support and care’ workfroce over