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Government fund will help vulnerable students

Local Newstime Media - August 16, 2022

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

ACT reveals pathway to electrification

Local Nicholas Fuller - August 4, 2022

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”

Local Newstime Media - August 3, 2022

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 - July 14, 2022

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

Local Newstime Media - July 6, 2022

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

Local Newstime Media - June 20, 2022

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

Local Nicholas Fuller - June 16, 2022

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

Local Newstime Media - June 11, 2022

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

Local Nicholas Fuller - June 4, 2022

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

Local Newstime Media - May 23, 2022

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

Local Newstime Media - May 19, 2022

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

Local Newstime Media - May 14, 2022

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

Local Newstime Media - May 13, 2022

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 - May 11, 2022

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 - May 11, 2022

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 - May 11, 2022

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

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