ACT Council of Social Service Inc.
Justice | Equity | Social Inclusion | Reconciliation
In ACTCOSS's submission, we are keen to see investments in practical supports to enhance the wellbeing of carers. We encourage practical measures which allow carers to be recognised and supported in their workplaces and educational institutions, such as carers leave and carer-friendly policies.
We believe that the intended outcomes of the proposed Bill need to be more clearly stated, and that adequate resources need to be allocated to support the Bill.
This submission provides a summary of ACTCOSS responses to the 2020-21 ACT Budget announced on 9 February 2021.
ACTCOSS believes that the delayed 2020-21 ACT Budget contained some welcome investments but fell short on the investments and vision required to ensure that Canberrans facing disadvantage are protected as the ACT emerges from the COVID-19 crisis.
Regarding JobSeeker, ACTCOSS advocates for an increase of at least $25 a day on top of the old Newstart rate of $40 a day – to bring the JobSeeker rate to $65 a day.
ACTCOSS joins work led by Advocacy for Inclusion which brings together prominent ACT disability representative and advocacy organisations to make representations to ACT Minister for Disability Emma Davidson MLA highlighting our shared concerns regarding the introduction of independent assessments to the NDIS.
Our submission to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) focused on consumer vulnerability in the transition to net zero emissions by 2045. It encourages both the AER and Evoenergy to ensure that this and future access arrangements address consumer vulnerability and social equity issues.
In this wide-ranging submission to the ACT Government’s ongoing Territory Planning Review, ACTCOSS calls for the new planning system to be evidence based, to prioritise people most affected by poor planning and to focus on social and inclusive pla
This bulletin provides a summary of ACTCOSS responses to the 2020-21 ACT Budget announced on 9 February 2021.
This submission called on the ACT Government to build a flexible and responsive transport system that addresses the needs of Canberrans who face disadvantage or vulnerability.
This edition of the ACTCOSS journal shares examples of good practice, tools and resources to assist in improving and developing services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and supporting First Nations staff in the community sector.
We hope this journal provides a useful reference to support your organisation to develop safe and inclusive services accessible to and appropriate for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This submission responds to the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission’s (ICRC) issues paper on the review of the retail electricity form of price control. This review seeks to ensure that the form of control the ICRC uses to regulate prices for the supply of electricity to small customers on ActewAGL's regulated tariffs remains effective and appropriate, recognising changes occurring in electricity markets.
This paper calls for a strong National Disability Strategy to ensure action on access and inclusion in education, justice, transport, the built environment and other priority areas and population groups.
ACTCOSS supports the goals of the Code, including the promotion of job security in the Territory and a reduction in the incidence of insecure work; ensuring that territory-funded work is carried out by organisations who respect and comply with industrial relations obligations; and the promotion of workforce diversity and inclusive workplaces.
ACTCOSS made a submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Extension of Coronavirus Support) Bill 2020. We recommended that the rate of JobSeeker and other income support payments be increased permanently and adequately.
This ACTCOSS annual report highlights our achievements for 2019-20, including major policy advocacy and capability activities.
ACTCOSS made a submission to the ICRC issues paper as it reviews how it calculates the weighted average cost of capital for water and sewerage services in the ACT.
This document is a checklist for 2020 ACT Election voters and newly elected members of the ACT Legislative Assembly on how the next ACT Government can create a fair and just Canberra for all Canberrans.
This factsheet brings together a range of important data and information on poverty and inequality in the ACT.
This is the first report from a project by AHURI on behalf of ACT Shelter to assess the costs and benefits of providing social housing in the ACT and build a business case for addressing housing need in the ACT.
ACTCOSS 2020 ACT Election issue brief: Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Self-Determination
ACTCOSS 2020 ACT Election issue brief: Older Canberrans and Aged Care
For a just and fair Canberra, the next ACT Government must: