A report released today by ACTCOSS reveals a decline in the affordability of telecommunications for people on low incomes in the ACT. This is widening the digital divide as access to the internet and a mobile phone has become increasingly essential...
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Media release: Telecommunications becoming more essential but less affordable for low income ACT households
15 December 2017
Dangerous Ideas: Meaningful Outcomes: Summary
7 December 2017
ACTCOSS and the Community Sector Leaders Forum held a joint event last month that provided an opportunity for leaders of community sector agencies in the ACT to critically reflect on 'whose outcomes' we are pursuing, who determines those outcomes, and how we know we are making a difference.
Power of Choice: Energy reform Ministerial workshop presentation available
29 November 2017
Slides are now available for the 14 November 2017 ACT Government Ministerial workshop on energy market reforms.
Released: ACTCOSS Budget Priorities 2018-19
23 November 2017
We have released our submission to the 2018-19 ACT Budget.
Annual Report 2016-17 released
21 November 2017
We've released our Annual Report and Financial Report for 2016-17. Check it out
Essential evidence for an impact evaluation: Reflection
10 November 2017
SIMNA, in association with ACTCOSS, were fortunate to hear from Scott Bayley - Principal Specialist in Performance Management and Results at DFAT - presenting an engaging public session on how to conduct a successful measurement and evaluation project. This ranged from management and Theory of Change principles, to recognising when programs...
Media release: Stories of Transition - Reforms can deliver but urgent change needed
6 November 2017
ACTCOSS has released a new publication, Stories of Transition, which combines individual and organisational stories with information and data to highlight the effects of disruption across the human services sector in the last decade.
ACTCOSS AGM 2017 invitation
31 October 2017
You're invited to the ACTCOSS AGM on Tuesday 21 November. Hear from speaker Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA.
Disability & healthcare: Expressions of interest sought
26 October 2017
Are you a person with a disability or a carer? We want to hear YOUR experiences of healthcare in Canberra.
ACOSS response to DSS Commissioning for Better Outcomes paper
20 October 2017
This week, ACOSS provided feedback at a two hour workshop on Commissioning for Better Outcomes led by the Department of Social Services.