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Latest news: ACTCOSS

Government fund will help vulnerable students

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The Future of Education Equity Fund will assist students from vulnerable Canberra families to fully engage in their education.

ACT reveals pathway to electrification

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In 2045, Canberra will be almost entirely powered by renewable electricity, and gas will be obsolete – and households should start planning.

ACTCOSS says Budget is “treading water”

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ACTCOSS welcomes the 2022-23 ACT Budget, but believes more must be done to support struggling Canberrans and First Nations peoples.

ACTCOSS calls for more pandemic support for vulnerable

COVID-19 Newstime Media -
ACTCOSS has called on the Australian Government to continue to provide free Rapid Antigen Tests to concession card holders beyond 31 July.

ACT households unsatisfied with gas and energy services

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ACT households are increasingly unsatisfied with the value of money for gas and electricity services, and ACTCOSS says more must be done.

Multicultural Recognition Bill open for consultation

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The ACT Government opened consultation for its draft Multicultural Recognition Bill, legislation for “an inclusive and welcoming Canberra".

What the wage rise means for Canberra

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ACTCOSS believes the wage rise will benefit low-income workers, but the Business Chamber fears it will put more pressure on businesses.

Community sector welcomes drug reforms

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Decriminalising drugs is a unique opportunity for the ACT, says ACTCOSS. CAHMA and ATODA also welcomed the ACT Government’s reforms.

ACT Government takes Next Steps for child protection

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Next Steps for Our Kids 2022–30 is “a huge milestone in the reform of child and family services in the ACT”, says Rachel Stephen-Smith.

ACTCOSS calls on Labor to create better future

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The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) welcomes the opportunities for change presented by the incoming Labor Government.

Leaders urge ACT Government to address housing crisis

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Canberra’s community, housing, and business leaders called on the ACT Government to address the ACT’s housing crisis.

Opinion: Cost of living tells a tale of two Canberras

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Canberra’s cost of living puts many within our community at risk, says ACTCOSS Deputy CEO Adam Poulter, and we have a political choice.

ACT community mental health sector facing funding cliff

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Canberra’s community-managed mental health sector is facing a funding cliff, according to the Mental Health Community Coalition (MHCC) ACT and the ACT Council of Social Services (ACTCOSS).

ACTCOSS calls for more taxes on wealthy

Local Nicholas Fuller -
ACTCOSS wants the government to stop the Stage Three tax cuts, and invest in public services and support for the people who have the least.

ACTCOSS wants justice for First Nations people

Local Nicholas Fuller -
ACTCOSS wants the government to address deep and ongoing wrongs inflicted against First Nations people. Will the ACT Federal candidates act?

ACTCOSS calls for fair, fast, inclusive climate action

Local Nicholas Fuller -
ACTCOSS wants the government to reduce carbon pollution to net zero by 2035. Do the Federal political candidates?
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