@VCOSS

The peak body for Victoria's non-government social service groups. We work for a better society, where everybody is free from poverty and supported to thrive.🌳

 Victoria
vcoss.org.au
Joined July 2009
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Does the health system have a role to play in responding to energy hardship? 🤔 As part of the Energy/Health Nexus project, VCOSS worked with @latrobe to explore how the health system can play a part in recognising Energy Hardship as a social determinant of health.
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📰 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…

The role of the health sector in responding to energy hardship: An Australian perspective

Energy hardship is increasingly recognised as a significant determinant of health, with evidence linking it to numerous negative health and wellbeing outcomes. The association between energy hardsh...

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It's vital that people with disabilities can get the help and information they need in ways that work for them. The development of General Foundational Supports is an important opportunity for this to happen.
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We know that complicated systems don't work for real people - we're optimistic about the purpose but we urge decision makers to make the most of this opportunity.
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Read more in VCOSS' submission to Building Effective General Foundational Supports: Priorities for Success🏆 vcoss.org.au/disability-agin…

Building Effective General Foundational Supports

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Not just today but every day, VCOSS supports and celebrates the 1 in 5 Australians that live with a disability.
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Today, however, is International Day of People with Disability so please join us in raising awareness for those that we love in our families, in our workplaces and in our communities.
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One in ten people with disability in Australia have experienced discrimination. This isn't good enough. We strive with our members to be part of creating and inclusive and diverse community that celebrates everyone. Together we can make a difference.
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Last chance to register 🖊️ 💻 Online (via Zoom) 📅 Tuesday, 3 December ⏰11am
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Do you consider access to energy 'essentials' like cooking, heating and cooling a basic human right? What could this do for Australian households? Register for our free webinar: events.humanitix.com/energy-…
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Thanks to Premier @JacintaAllanMP and Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams for listening to community views about rental fairness issues and taking action to make a real difference for renters struggling to get a fair go from their landlords. tinyurl.com/3e9npub9
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The @VCOSS is running their fourth annual Renting in Victoria Survey and they want to hear from everyone who works in the social and community sector in Victoria! Closing: Monday 9th December 👉 vcoss.typeform.com/to/G9yQm2…

VCOSS 2024 – 2025 Annual Workforce Rental Fairness Survey

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CEO @nicole_artico & Director Early Childhood Education and Care Jodi Spratling are at the @VCOSS 2024 Recommitting to the Education State Community Sector Forum in Victoria today, where the importance of early childhood education is front and centre. #EarlyYearsEducation
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In the latest edition of Amplify: Reflect on the Voice referendum one year on, find out what on earth the Vegemite Index is, and sign up for exclusive training and networking opportunities. Subscribe and read past editions here: vcoss.org.au/subscribe/
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Do you consider access to energy 'essentials' like cooking, heating and cooling a basic human right? What could this do for Australian households? Register for our free webinar: events.humanitix.com/energy-…
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It's time to fix the adequacy and security of income support payments for good #raisetherate
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In Australia, there are more than 3.32 million people living below the poverty line. That includes 761,000 children. Many of those affected live in deep poverty. If you agree that's not good enough, take action by supporting #fairhousingfuture #raisetherate and #endchildpoverty
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What actually is 'thunderstorm asthma', and which groups are most at risk? For answers to that and more - including the clinical guidelines for prevention and how general practices can prepare for the season - click below 👇 nwmphn.org.au/news/how-can-y…

How can your practice prepare for thunderstorm asthma season?

Information summarised from Thunderstorm Asthma – Information Paper for Health Professionals, published by the National Asthma Council Australia. What is thunderstorm asthma? In people with allergy...

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Register now for the Child Sexual Abuse & Harmful Sexual Behaviours Conference in Melbourne. We're honoured to announce that Grace Tame will join us for a plenary session on day 2 of #CSACON2024! 📅 October 31 - November 1 Read more: kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/cs…
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Can policy & service settings for single homeless men be improved to meet 21st century realities with 21st century responses? Join us online 21 Oct, 1:30 - 2:30pm, for the launch of the latest Parity edition: "Homeless Single Men: The Forgotten Homeless?" us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Have you recently graduated and are looking to start your career in the community and social services sector? 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓In this program, you will be supported through 12 months of professional learning and development. Find out more at: vic.gov.au/community-social-…
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