ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) advocates for social justice & represents community organisations in the ACT Authorised by Dr Devin Bowles for ACTCOSS
Canberra, ACT
Joined March 2011
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Parliamentarians have joined community sector leaders in calling to #RaisetheRate of income support. JobSeeker is just $56/day and Youth Allowance $47/day. Both are less than half the minimum wage and leave people unable to afford basic necessities such as rent, food and medicine
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New @ACOSS @SPRC_UNSW report shows many on low incomes, incl those on #JobSeeker & renting social homes can't afford essentials. We call for an income support boost $82/day, 1M social & affordable homes in 20 yrs + $500M Homelessness Prevention Fund. acoss.org.au/media-releases/…
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If you paid any tax in 2022-23, you paid more than all of these multinational gas corporations did on $36 BILLION income, exporting Australian gas from QLD.
Really makes you think. #auspol
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In recognition of National Carers Week, let us take the time to acknowledge and celebrate the over 3 million Australians diligently providing care to their loved ones.
Let's promote awareness and extend our gratitude towards their invaluable contribution.
#NationalCarersWeek
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“Poverty is a policy choice. Unaffordable housing is a policy choice. It doesn’t have to be this way. The federal govt has the power to make Australia a fair and affordable place to live,” #EverybodysHome Maiy Azize #antipovertyweek #apw24 theguardian.com/australia-ne…
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This #antipovertyweek will you sign the petition calling on the Federal Government to #raisetherate of JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and related payments to at least $82 a day? raisetherate.org.au/petition
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Despite all the inquiries and royal commissions, child safety & wellbeing is not a national priority. We are all witnessing serious failures and systemic neglect of vulnerable children across Australia. @AusHumanRights Children's Commissioner at #NPC #auspol
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Note to Govt: housing affordability is not all about supply, demand also matters:
‘The shift had been driven by a decrease in demand as more people move into share housing and intergenerational living to alleviate financial strain’ theguardian.com/australia-ne…
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Canberra is back in 2nd spot after briefly slipping to 3rd earlier this calendar year #houseprices
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With #housing policy and funding front and centre of the #ACTelection campaign, @ACTCOSS CEO Dr Devin Bowles, poses important and timely questions in today's Op Ed - via @CanberraTimes canberratimes.com.au/story/8… #ACTdecides #ACTvotes #socialhousing
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Today we released our 'Priced Out' report. It finds that Australians on the lowest incomes are being priced out of renting in virtually every corner of the country, despite last week's rise in Centrelink payments and rent assistance.
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We share the disappointment community members and orgs have expressed around amendments to NDIS announced today, and the concern that NDIS reforms will make life more difficult for people living with disabilities, their families and those in the sector.
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Rental stress, housing insecurity, & homelessness shouldn't be our future. The federal govt must #BuildSocialHousing to ensure everyone can afford a safe, decent place to call home. Read the People’s Commission's final report here👉everybodyshome.com.au/people… @DougCameron51
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Community legal centres are at breaking point. Funding shortages and overwhelming demand are forcing them to turn away thousands of people needing legal assistance for housing, financial problems, discrimination, and family and domestic violence.
savecommunitylegalcentres.co…
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It's here! After submissions and testimony from more than 1,500 community members, today we have released 'Voices of the Crisis,' the final report from the People's Commission into the Housing Crisis.
everybodyshome.com.au/people…
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Have you benefited from community services? Share your story and help us highlight the importance of funding these essential services. #ACTforCommunity
actforcommunity.com.au
Authorised by Dr. Devin Bowles on behalf of the ACT Council of Social Service Inc (ACTCOSS).
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NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US! Every Australian Counts demands a PAUSE on the NDIS Amendment Bill. everyaustraliancounts.com.au……
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🗳️🏘️🛒🚸Our Election Platform for the 2024 ACT Election is here! The Platform lists core priorities that the next ACT Government must address.
🏠 Housing
🛒 Cost of living relief
🕊️ Safety
🧒 Early Childhood Education
🛹 Youth and families
More➡️ ywca-canberra.org.au/advocac…
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The community sector and government ministers alike are horrified by a report released to mark the beginning of Homelessness Week, showing that nearly 900 children in the ACT were homeless last year – couch surfing, sleeping in cars, or even on the street.
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