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Latest news: Dr Emma Campbell

Dr Emma Campbell leaves ACTCOSS after 3 years at the helm

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Outgoing CEO Dr Emma Campbell leaves ACTCOSS with pride in its achievements, and frustration that its work is still needed.

Christmas and New Year messages

Local Newstime Media -
Some prominent Canberrans share their thoughts for the community at Christmas, and their hopes for next year.

ACT Government’s plan for homelessness is “a milestone”

Local Newstime Media -
Community support services will be funded with long-term agreements that take an outcomes-focused approach to end homelessness.

ACTCOSS CEO Dr Emma Campbell to leave in February

Local Newstime Media -
Dr Emma Campbell, CEO of the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS), will step down from the role at the end of January 2023.

More energy efficiency rebates for low-income households

Local Newstime Media -
To help low-income homeowners in the ACT switch to electric, the ACT Government will expand the Home Energy Support Program.

ACTCOSS: ZEV policy excludes disadvantaged Canberrans

Local Newstime Media -
ACTCOSS has called on the ACT Government to do more so that poor Canberrans are not left behind in the move to net zero emissions.

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

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

What the wage rise means for Canberra

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

ACTCOSS announces policy priorities for election

Local Newstime Media -
ACTCOSS wants federal election candidates to back six policies it believes will give a fair go to disadvantaged Canberrans.

Rooftop solar will lower energy bills for vulnerable Canberrans

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Canberrans on low incomes can now install rooftop solar power for zero dollars up front, and save up to $1,000 a year.

Social security payments increase from March

Local Newstime Media -
Social security payments will increase from 20 March in line with indexation. But are they adequate as the cost of living rises?

ACTCOSS: ACT public housing policy ‘heartless and cruel’

Local Abbey Halter -
ACTCOSS have condemned the ACT Government’s Growing and Renewing Public Housing Program, calling it “heartless and cruel”.

NDIS needs better working conditions, parliamentary report finds

Local Newstime Media -
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme published its NDIS Workforce Final Report this week.

Community services face financial pressures

Local Newstime Media -
A major report released today shines a spotlight on the financial pressures faced by the ACT community sector.

$70,000 grants for social housing tenants

Local Newstime Media -
Canberra’s social housing tenants can apply for a grant pool of $70,000 to take part in the community, learn skills, and be connected.
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