Children Young people and Families
Culturally and linguistically diverse families who experienced heightened vulnerability during COVID-19 should not have their access to a range of
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VCOSS welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on lessons from Remote and Flexible Learning, which was instituted as part of
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It is a universal truth that engagement in early years services can build social connection and contribute to thriving communities.
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VCOSS submission to the Senate inquiry into the adequacy of Newstart and related payments VCOSS joins the call of economists,
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Too broad and too quick—we have a few concerns about Victoria's proposed 'child information sharing' scheme.
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Educational attainment is one of best ways to help tackle disadvantage and break the cycle of poverty.
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Recognising the community sector as an employer can help young people understand and explore the wide range of career options
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The Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) strongly supports the intent of the information sharing scheme to protect children from
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VCOSS views the proposed redesign as an opportunity to strengthen, rather than diminish, financial wellbeing and capability services, particularly at
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"The robodebt system must be, to borrow a term used previously, must be ‘dead, buried and cremated’. It should not
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The Victorian Council of Social Service welcomes the opportunity to provide a response to the Education and Care Services National
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People on low incomes are the most vulnerable to financial stress and hardship and the least prepared to respond to
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This report Creating engaging schools for all children and young people presents a plan to drive better student engagement, reduce school drop
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VCOSS applauds the scope and depth of Infrastructure Victoria’s draft 30-year strategy, especially its emphasis on affordable housing. In this
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Victoria’s peak social advocacy body is sending every state MP, local council and community leader a blueprint to fight poverty
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The Roadmap for Reform: Strong Families, Safe Children project is a chance to help strengthen vulnerable families and improve the
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Early Childhood Consultation Paper VCOSS Submission: Addressing the impacts of poverty and disadvantage on children
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Definition of Terms Additional health and development needs (AHDN) Students with additional health and development needs are those who have
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The Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) welcomes the Commission for Children and Young People’s (CCYP) inquiry into compliance with
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