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.🌳
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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…
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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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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…
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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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A new 'Housing Insecurity Index' shows housing conditions on the decline across a series of key indicators.
Rents are up and an increasing number of Victorians are seeking help from homelessness services.
You can read the full @CHPVic analysis at chp.org.au/wp-content/upload…
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Ensuring that all young people have a safe place to call home is one of the most important things we can do to make our community better.
It should be a top priority for all governments.
#MeAt16 📸 @juanitapopey
#HomeTime
hometime.org.au/action
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🛣️ Regional and remote communities: ruok.org.au/mateship-manual
🦺 Those affected by natural disaster or emergency: ruok.org.au/natural-disaster…...
🌎 Translated materials: ruok.org.au/more-languages
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🪃 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (Stronger Together): ruok.org.au/strongertogether
🏳️🌈 LGBTIQ+: ruok.org.au/lgbtiq
♾️ Neurodivergent people: ruok.org.au/neurodivergent
🎒 Young people: ruok.org.au/friendbetter
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“The reason we're fighting really hard for this is because of what we hear from people who are incarcerated themselves...people are listening on the outside and advocacy on the inside is driving change.”
Great coverage of our campaign in About Time: abouttime.org.au/news-and-in…
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Found mould in your rental? It's considered an urgent repair if it is caused by structural issues in the building. Notify your agent or landlord - if they don't act promptly, you can apply to VCAT. Need help? Visit our Repairs Toolkit: tenantsvic.org.au/.../repair… #RenterRights
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About nine in 10 Australians believe scams are becoming more sophisticated and anyone can become a victim no matter how careful they are, according to Consumer Action Law Centre https://polling.citynews.com.au/2024/next-le… @steph_tonkin @FCAupdate @natdebthelpline
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We are seeking three dedicated individuals to join our board.
Learn more & apply here 👇
lpv.org.au/call-for-nominati…
#WeAreLPV #LPVadvocate #LPVconnect #LPVsupport #HIV
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1/8 This week, the Federation met with MPs and Senators in Canberra to advocate for immediate and increased funding to the national community legal sector as a matter of urgency.
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Federation CEO Louisa Gibbs spoke to Ali Moore on ABC Drive this week about why funding Community Legal Centres is vital, and the next steps needed from governments to save the sector. #SaveCommunityLegalCentres
Listen here (at 1:04): abc.net.au/listen/programs/m…
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Yoorrook Justice Commission
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STATEMENT: Yoorrook condemns Government backflip on raising the age.
Read here: yoorrookjusticecommission.or…
#Springst #RaiseTheAge
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A Bill to make Victoria's youth justice system fairer and ultimately boost community safety has passed the Lower House of the Victorian Parliament.
This is a big first step.
Next: the Upper House, where we hope the Bill will be further strengthened before being passed into law.
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Join us for a night of solidarity! By spending one night in your car, you will help Juno and @McAuleycsw provide invaluable support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness after fleeing their home due to family violence. Register: loom.ly/8l6wyHA
