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.π³
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Does the health system have a role to play in responding to energy hardship? π€
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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Read more in VCOSS' submission to Building Effective General Foundational Supports: Priorities for Successπ
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Last chance to register ποΈ
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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-β¦
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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.
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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 π vcoss.typeform.com/to/G9yQm2β¦
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VCOSS retweeted
23 Oct 2024
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-β¦
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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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VCOSS retweeted
8 Oct 2024
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 π
nwmphn.org.au/news/how-can-yβ¦
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VCOSS retweeted
8 Oct 2024
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!
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October 31 - November 1
Read more: kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/csβ¦
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VCOSS retweeted
8 Oct 2024
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/regiβ¦
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Have you recently graduated and are looking to start your career in the community and social services sector? π©βππ¨βπIn this program, you will be supported through 12 months of professional learning and development. Find out more at:
vic.gov.au/community-social-β¦
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