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Kate Colvin from Council to Homeless Persons shares budget priorities that can help thousands of Victorians facing homelessness.

All kids in Victoria should be able to get to school, wherever they live and whatever their families’ circumstances.

Energy costs are a big issue for all Victorians, especially those with health conditions or disability.

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

No matter what you call it, investing in communities works.

There are two ways you know Victoria is on the right track with its plan to introduce some price controls

Inclusionary zoning could make affordable housing more than an unattainable dream.

We need a blueprint to help turn things around for thousands of young people trying to get a good job.

VCOSS Submission to Issues Paper into the Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health Introduction Mental illness can affect

Victoria cannot keep going this way on mental health: filling up hospital beds, reducing services, risking people’s lives.

School ‘extras’ like camps, excursions, school swimming and other sports are a huge part of the school experience.

More needs to be done for carers in LGBTIQ communities, writes Gabriel Aleksandrs from Drummond Street Services.

The poverty rate for regional Victoria is a whopping 15.1%. This needs special attention.

If you're struggling to pay high energy bills, your energy company must help you.

There are four things Victoria must do to ensure everyone can stay safe and well as our climate changes.

Parents of kids with undiagnosed genetic conditions are trying to get into a research studies to find answers and avoid

Unemployment and underemployment, as well as physical and mental health problems, were the most common experiences of people falling behind

So how do we ensure a big and growing Melbourne delivers a good life for every person?

Ten years ago, Victorians lived through the worst heatwave and bushfires in Australia’s history. Tragically, 173 people lost their lives

Affording a home doesn’t have to mean buying property; for many it means being able to pay rent.

The sad reality is access to public transport in Victoria is haphazard.

Extreme heat can present a serious health risk, especially to elderly people and those with medical conditions. With temperatures climbing

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

New, clean energy is non-negotiable if we’re going to prevent the worst of climate change and reduce power bills over

Under-investment by successive Victorian governments has seen many people fall by the wayside.

VCOSS calls on all political parties to commit to investing in early childhood infrastructure.

‘The Voices of Regional Victoria' compiles and distils the ‘burning social issues’ in the state’s regional areas.

Community services...These jobs require a human touch, and cannot be automated.

Natasha Brake, who works in disability advocacy, is vision impaired and has been trying to set up her NDIS plan.

The Victorian Government is the Rocky Balboa of the toll fines Industry.