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Sector Development
ACOSS Welcomes Proposals to Strengthen Not-For Profit Sector
11 February 2010
ACOSS welcomes the release of the Productivity Commission's final report on the contribution of the not-for profit sector and calls on the federal government to implement key reforms including the... [ Read more ]
Time to Maximise Momentum to Improve Support for People with Disability
23 November 2009
The Federal Government's announcement of a Productivity Commission inquiry into disability services is an important step toward landmark reforms, such as the introduction of a national disability... [ Read more ]
Historic Test Case Brings Wage Increases for Community Workers a Step Closer
4 November 2009
Community sector workers around the country are one step closer to higher wages following the announcement of a landmark pay equity test case in the new Fair Work system.
"ACOSS congratulates the... [ Read more ]
Draft Reforms Lift Barriers so Non-Profit Services can get on with Providing Vital Assistance
14 October 2009
Draft reforms released today by the Productivity Commission will lead to more efficient delivery of services through a reduction in red tape and a lessened compliance burden on social and community... [ Read more ]
Join in Anti-Poverty Week !
9 October 2009
Anti Poverty Week: 11 - 17 October 2009
www.antipovertyweek.org.au
Over 300 activities will be held around Australia in Anti-Poverty Week 2009. About 1,000 organisations and more than 10,000 people... [ Read more ]
ACOSS welcomes report on charity regulation
5 December 2008
ACOSS welcomes the report of the Senate Economics Committee on disclosure regimes for charities and not-for-profit organisations.
"ACOSS particularly welcomes the recommendation to establish a single... [ Read more ]
ACOSS Welcomes the Government’s Action on Family Tax Benefits for Charity Workers
20 June 2008
The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) today welcomed the Government's decision to introduce legislation which will protect workers in the community sector from reductions in family... [ Read more ]
National Survey Shows Increase in Demand for Services
6 June 2008
Community services have experienced a sharp increase in demand according to the Australian Community Sector Survey 2008 which was released today by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS).
... [ Read more ]ACOSS welcomes compact with Federal Government
9 April 2008
Responding to the speech by Senator Ursula Stephens at the ACOSS National Conference in Melbourne today, ACOSS warmly welcomes the announcement that the Federal Government will work with ACOSS to... [ Read more ]