ACTCOSS today told an ACT Legislative Assembly Inquiry that urgent action was needed to increase the supply of public and community housing.
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Media release: ACT Government commits to continued funding for essential ACT services
29 June 2021
ACTCOSS today welcomed confirmation by the ACT Government that key frontline community services would continue to receive funding from 1 July 2021 following the delay of the 2021-22 ACT Budget to 31 August 2021.
ACTCOSS calls on ACT Government to fully fund community services
28 June 2021
In the lead up to the 2021-22 ACT Budget, the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has made a submission to the ACT Government’s Budget Consultation.
Media release: ACTCOSS welcomes Raise the Age discussion paper
23 June 2021
ACTCOSS today welcomed the release of the Raising the Age discussion paper by the ACT Government.
Media release: Review of Bimberi finds evidence of good practice, but more support needed for children with disability
23 June 2021
ACTCOSS yesterday welcomed the release of the Healthy Centre Review of Bimberi Youth Justice Centre from the ACT Office of the Inspector of Correctional Services.
Media release: Women Offenders Framework, vaccinations signs of progress at AMC
18 June 2021
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today welcomed the launch of the Women Offenders Framework and the announcement that female detainees will move back to their purpose-built accommodation at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC).
Media release: COSS Directors call for national action to raise the age of criminal responsibility
16 June 2021
Today the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS), the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS),...
Media release: ACTCOSS supports decriminalisation bill
11 June 2021
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today made a submission to the Inquiry into the Drugs of Dependence (Personal Use) Amendment Bill 2021 (the Bill). The Bill aims to decriminalise the possession of small...
Media release: ACTCOSS welcomes expansion of supports to combat electricity price hikes
7 June 2021
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today welcomed the ACT Government’s announcement of an increased Utilities Concession and other initiatives to support people on low incomes. This follows today’s retail electricity price increase announced by the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (ICRC).
Media release: Investment in housing, community sector must be priorities for ACT Budget
2 June 2021
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) and community sector member organisations have urged the ACT Government to prioritise investment in social housing and community services in the upcoming ACT 2021/22 Budget.