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16 Days in WA begins today, with this year's theme being Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play Your Part. We all have a part to play in driving change in culture, behaviour and attitudes that lead to violence. Find out more: wa.gov.au/organisation/d…

Researchers from Deakin University’s SEED Lifespan, in partnership with Australian Unity, have released the results of the 2024 Australian Unity Wellbeing Index. You can read the latest summary report here: bit.ly/auwi-24-sum

We are delighted to invite you to be a part of the 2025 WACOSS Conference Innovating Together: Leaving No One Behind, and the Community Services Excellence Awards, as a valued sponsor. Bbe sure to secure your sponsorship before this date! wacossconference.org.au

WACOSS fully supports QCOSS’ call for the new Queensland Premier not to cancel the First Nations Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry in the state. As a nation, let’s not close ourselves off from learning from the past to build betters futures for all Australians.

The rising cost of living means many people who have not experienced hardship before are finding it difficult to pay bills, and that's why programs like Start Over are so important. wa.gov.au/government/med…

Get involved in Get Online Week 2024! We will be hosting a Digital Skills Information Session at the State Library of Western Australia on October 16. Find out more and register here: events.humanitix.com/get-online-wee…

📢 Announcement 📢 Innovating Together: Leaving No One Behind will take place at Optus Stadium, Boorloo (Perth), 12 - 14 May 2025. Covering key themes of emergent technologies and the future of the sector; innovating in service design and delivery; and wellbeing for all.

In the lead up to the 2025 State Election we have a platform for reform to ensure people hit the hardest by the cost of living are supported to thrive. Western Australia is a great state. Let's make it a fair one too. Read our blueprint - wacoss.org.au/make-wa-fair #MakeWAFair

But there are solutions. We can tackle the big challenges. It won’t be easy. Our leaders will need to be bold, brave and show ambition.

Last night we launched our State Election campaign, Make WA Fair. We stand on the precipice of the next State Election and the challenge we face are more acute than ever. After three years of high costs and low wage growth, many Western Australians are missing out.

Melanie Hopkinson from @fcawa_ spoke to Nadia on @abcperth Mornings about the impact the rising cost of living has had on people and the dire choices they make between buying nutritious food and keeping a roof over their head. #wapol #CostofLiving

In a recent report, 51 per cent of the people surveyed had cut back their spending on food, and nearly 40 per cent of Western Australians wouldn't be able to cover an unexpected $500 bill without borrowing money, selling assets, or using a credit card. #wapol #CostofLiving

After three years of high costs and low wage growth, the cost-of-living is biting families. #wapol #CostofLiving

Sometimes a program will freeze or stop responding properly while you are trying to use it. Don’t worry – it happens! Click through to find out what to do if you find yourself in this situation. digitalinclusionwa.org.au/module/how-to-…

WACOSS has joined prominent Australian leaders, MPs, sports people, community, health and spiritual leaders in calling for a blanket ban of all ads promoting gambling. Get involved 👉 agr.org.au/open-letter-to… #EndGamblingAds @ReformGambling

The WA Digital Inclusion Project is here to support the community in WA get online and use digital technology for their work, learning and life, and the website has all the tools and resources needed to help learn those digital skills. Find out more!: youtube.com/watch?v=p2r4IW…

Join us for an engaging Politics in the Pub event, hosted in partnership with WACOSS, the Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing, and UWA Public Policy Institute. 📅 Tuesday 27 August 2024 ⏰ 6:00pm - 7:30pm 📍BARK Subiaco, 502 Hay Street, Subiaco 🔗 events.humanitix.com/politics-in-th…

Next week is Equal Pay Day, a reminder of the 50 extra days Australian women must work to earn the same on average as men did last year.