This is the last day of a record breaking hot summer. Extremely cold weather is only a few months away. Now is the time for the ACT Government to take further action to reduce human induced climate change, mitigate the impacts of a more unstable and changing climate, and set up a just transition to a low emission future.
News
Here you'll find news about ACTCOSS activities and major community sector news.
For more news from the community sector, check out our Weekly Community Sector eNotices.
Media release: ACT Budget needs to invest in improved energy efficiency to protect low and middle income households
28 February 2019
Media release: Justice reinvestment project welcome, but more work needed on diversion
15 February 2019
ACTCOSS welcomes announcements today on a major ACT justice reinvestment project, Building Communities Not Prisons, but there is more work to do around diversion and programs for women.
ACTCOSS Commentary on the 2019 Report on Government Services
24 January 2019
This week ACTCOSS has been responding to the release of the 2019 Report on Government Services (ROGS) by the Productivity Commission. Chapters released so far have pointed to the ongoing need for investments and policy work in housing, homelessness and justice system responses.
NFP legal health checks: Submit your EOI by 22 Feb
17 January 2019
The Ashurst Not-for-Profit Health Check Consultations are a series of consultations with our lawyers to evaluate aspects of the legal 'health' of your small organisation. Expressions of interest are due by 22 February 2019.
Joint media release: Rental affordability slide continues: New figures
29 November 2018
New research released today has revealed that rental affordability is hitting crisis around Australia, especially for low income households struggling to make ends meet.
Media release: Canberra is growing - it’s time to get ready
22 November 2018
ACTCOSS says it’s time for planners and policy makers to abandon short termism and invest in preparing for the future of the city following new population forecasts released today by the ABS.
Announcement of ACT Community Sector Awards 2018
21 November 2018
On 16 November we announced the recipients of the 2018 ACT Community Sector Awards.
Media Release: Affordable Housing Win for Canberra
29 October 2018
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has welcomed the new ACT Housing Strategy announced today by the Chief Minister Andrew Barr MLA and the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Housing and Suburban Development, Yvette Berry MLA.
Media release: Housing strategy must meet expectations
23 October 2018
We have released our expectations of the affordable housing actions that need to be included in the ACT Housing Strategy being announced on Monday 29 October 2018.