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ACOSS Policy Webinar: Uluru Statement from the Heart
Free

CLICK TO REGISTER At the 2017 National Constitutional Convention, the Uluru Statement from the Heart was created with three key steps to achieve structural reform: Voice, Treaty, and Truth. The next steps in the campaign are paramount, as is the support from the community sector. With a looming federal election, the Uluru Statement from the […]


ourPower Launch: a vision for clean, affordable, dependable energy
Free

Join us for the launch of ourPower: a vision for clean, affordable, dependable energy for all. ourPower is a statement by energy users about the future we want and a basis for working together with industry and governments to get there. ourPower is a tool that can be used to guide the development of public […]


ACOSS Member Budget Literacy Training

Are you participating in the Federal Budget process for the first time? Do you need a refresher on how to read the Budget Papers? Join us for our Member Budget Literacy Training. This online workshop will look at how to read and analyse the Budget Papers, as well as how the Budget is likely to […]


ACOSS Pre-Budget Member Caucus
Free

This is an opportunity for members planning to be in lockup or involved in budget day advocacy to come together and share knowledge. Open to ACOSS National Members.


ACOSS Post-Budget Member Press Conference
Free

ACOSS is inviting spokespeople of member organisations based in Canberra to attend a joint press conference the morning following the Budget. Please note the time for the Press Conference is to be confirmed. For more details contact Olivia Greenwell ([email protected]), Director of Communications. Register for further updates once logistics are finalised. When: Wednesday 30 March 2021Time: Morning, TBC (likely […]



ENERGY EFFICIENCY SUMMIT 2022

Across the globe, energy efficiency is being put to work. With the energy affordability crisis showing no sign of easing and northern hemisphere heatwaves providing stark reminders of our pressing climate concerns, Europe and the US are responding with huge new commitments to energy efficiency policy and programs. Here in Australia, it’s time to take […]


ACOSS Pre-Budget Member Caucus

This is an opportunity for members planning to be in lockup or involved in budget day advocacy to come together and share knowledge. Open to National Members only.   TIME: 11:30AM – 12:30PM AEDT DATE: 25 October 2022 WHERE: Virtual, Zoom

ACOSS Budget Night Member Briefing
Free

ACOSS staff and members come together to share notes and initial impressions post-Budget. Open to National Members only.   TIME: 9:30PM – 10:30PM AEDT DATE: 25 October 2022 WHERE: Virtual, Zoom


ACOSS Post Budget Event 2022

Hosted by MC Jamila Rizvi, the ACOSS Post Budget Event is the key annual event for civil society and the community services sector, providing a space for attendees to receive briefings on key budget measures and their likely impacts on people experiencing poverty and inequality. The event will provide the opportunity for the sector to […]


Rethinking Welfare and Conditionality in Australia

The workshop comes in the wake of a series of momentous changes to income supports, social security, and employment services in Australia. These include the introduction of Workforce Australia and points-based activation in July, coupled with the recent end of the Cashless Debit Card program and the announcement of an ongoing Parliamentary inquiry into Australia’s […]