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

VCOSS welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on lessons from Remote and Flexible Learning, which was instituted as part of

VCOSS Submission to the CAG Review of the Age of Criminal Responsibility ​

Joint Council of Social Service Network statement to the Council of Attorneys-General

VCOSS submission on the Public Engagement Framework Consultation Draft

Submission to the inquiry into Auditor-General’s Report No. 253.

It is a universal truth that engagement in early years services can build social connection and contribute to thriving communities.

VCOSS submission to the Senate inquiry into the adequacy of Newstart and related payments VCOSS joins the call of economists,

VCOSS submission to the Review of Victoria’s Child Safe Standards

Too broad and too quick—we have a few concerns about Victoria's proposed 'child information sharing' scheme.

Educational attainment is one of best ways to help tackle disadvantage and break the cycle of poverty.

Recognising the community sector as an employer can help young people understand and explore the wide range of career options

The Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) strongly supports the intent of the information sharing scheme to protect children from

VCOSS views the proposed redesign as an opportunity to strengthen, rather than diminish, financial wellbeing and capability services, particularly at

"The robodebt system must be, to borrow a term used previously, must be ‘dead, buried and cremated’. It should not

The Victorian Council of Social Service welcomes the opportunity to provide a response to the Education and Care Services National

People on low incomes are the most vulnerable to financial stress and hardship and the least prepared to respond to

This report Creating engaging schools for all children and young people presents a plan to drive better student engagement, reduce school drop

In this submission, VCOSS supports the intent of providing children with continuity and stability by making informed and timely decisions

VCOSS applauds the scope and depth of Infrastructure Victoria’s draft 30-year strategy, especially its emphasis on affordable housing. In this

Victoria’s peak social advocacy body is sending every state MP, local council and community leader a blueprint to fight poverty

VCOSS submission to the Plan Melbourne Refresh Discussion Paper

VCOSS’ submission to the development of a whole-of-government youth policy.

The Roadmap for Reform: Strong Families, Safe Children project is a chance to help strengthen vulnerable families and improve the

Early Childhood Consultation Paper VCOSS Submission: Addressing the impacts of poverty and disadvantage on children

Definition of Terms Additional health and development needs (AHDN) Students with additional health and development needs are those who have

The Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) welcomes the Commission for Children and Young People’s (CCYP) inquiry into compliance with