Policy development

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Consulting with members, collecting evidence and analysing trends to develop smart policy proposals for change.

VCOSS doesn’t just raise awareness of the existence, causes and effects of poverty and inequality in Victoria.

We offer solutions.

We are in constant dialogue with our members, people with lived experience, policymakers and other experts to develop smart and workable policy approaches that will make Victoria a better place to live.

We select policy areas that are the most critical and where we can make the biggest difference. Our policy work can be found in flagship reports, formal submissions to government policy development processes and inquires, as well as in our public and private advocacy.

Our role includes

Researching and developing approaches for governments and the community sector to adopt
Responding to current and proposed government policies and practices
Advocating for change using the media and through direct lobbying, and
Coordinating community sector responses to emerging issues.

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Past Victorian budget submissions

2019 — Delivering Fairness

Make education affordable
Supercharge social housing construction
Stop homelessness before it starts
Upgrade homes and expand concessions to cut bills and boost wellbeing
Meet demand for community service workers
Complement free TAFE to help struggling learners
Replace child prisons with better alternatives
Better support people leaving prison
Boost community services quality and innovation with indexation certainty
Foster strong, nurturing families Invest in prevention and early intervention services for families.
Ensure that people experiencing mental illness continue to get the support they need
Stop disability service gaps emerging