Media releases

Interactive maps reveal poverty in Victoria remains stubbornly high

We break down which groups are subjected to the most poverty, and where they live.

Juanita Pope appointed as VCOSS Interim CEO

The VCOSS Board has appointed Juanita Pope as VCOSS Interim CEO.

Games’ legacy secured

The Commonwealth Games were always more than a sporting event.

VCOSS CEO Emma King announces departure

The VCOSS CEO is stepping down after 10 years at the helm

Challenging road ahead after “mixed bag” Victorian budget

Victoria has delivered a lean and challenging budget, signalling tough times for many.

Energy regulator urged to scale back price hikes

Social and legal groups oppose planned Vic power price hike

Power bill hike will hurt struggling Victorians

If a power bill storm is about to crash on Victoria, we must raise the levee banks of protection.

VCOSS backs First Nations Voice

Enshrining this Voice in the Constitution will ensure it is never silenced.

We need to get Victoria off gas

In the short term, people need help to pay their bills and stay warm this winter.

Leaving a Games legacy for good

Victoria must grasp the opportunities, avoid the unintended consequences and leave a legacy for good

Statement: Reviving the SEC

A bold energy reform plan.

“I’m over it” – Victorians share their 2022 feelings

A comprehensive report on how Victorians feel—and what they want—after years of COVID stress, restrictions and hardship.

VCOSS welcomes community sector jobs initiatives

Significant jobs growth in the community sector must be properly supported and managed.

Funding indexation breakthrough

Victoria will increase current funding to help services meet rising costs.

Statement on Ministerial departures

VCOSS statement of the departure of Ministers Merlino, Foley, Neville and Pakula.

Early childhood package to deliver “triple whammy of benefits”

Victoria is on an absolute winner with its new $9 billion early childhood package.

Lean, lean, lean

The 2022 Victorian Budget is one of the leanest in years

Out-of-work Victorians brace for the end of COVID Disaster Payments

Knowingly pushing 200,000 Victorians into poverty is a terrible start to our post-COVID recovery.

VCOSS stands alongside trans community — this week and every week.

VCOSS will continue to be an ally to Victoria’s trans and gender diverse community.

Significant mental health investment key in ‘a budget for the times’

This is a smart and positive budget, with a big investment in mental health at its core.

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Interactive maps reveal poverty in Victoria remains stubbornly high

Juanita Pope appointed as VCOSS Interim CEO

Games’ legacy secured

VCOSS CEO Emma King announces departure

Challenging road ahead after “mixed bag” Victorian budget

Energy regulator urged to scale back price hikes

Power bill hike will hurt struggling Victorians

VCOSS backs First Nations Voice

We need to get Victoria off gas

Leaving a Games legacy for good

Statement: Reviving the SEC

“I’m over it” – Victorians share their 2022 feelings

VCOSS welcomes community sector jobs initiatives

Funding indexation breakthrough

Statement on Ministerial departures

Early childhood package to deliver “triple whammy of benefits”

Lean, lean, lean

Out-of-work Victorians brace for the end of COVID Disaster Payments

VCOSS stands alongside trans community — this week and every week.

Significant mental health investment key in ‘a budget for the times’