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Welcome to ACOSS

The Australian Council of Social Service is the peak council of the community and social services sector.

We are the national voice for the needs of people affected by poverty and inequality.

ACOSS develops and promotes socially, economically and environmentally responsible public policy and action by government, community and business.
Operating for over 50 years, ACOSS supports non-government organisations that help low income and disadvantaged Australians.
Through our network of National Members, ACOSS links community and welfare services in every corner of Australia.

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Latest News

INCOME MANAGEMENT TO BRING BACK RATIONS SYSTEM

11 March 2010

ACOSS has expressed deep disappointment that a Senate Committee Inquiry examining a national income management scheme has failed to recommend against the introduction of a policy that will cause shame and discriminate against low-income Australians.

"Given the overwhelming evidence presented to... [ Read more ]

Clare Martin, Address to the 2010 Dame Roma Mitchell Memorial Lunch

11 March 2010

The 2010 Dame Roma Mitchell Memorial Lunch
Melbourne
Thursday 11 March 2009

Thank you to the Victorian Women Lawyers and the Law Institute of Victoria for the invitation to present at the 2010 Dame Roma Mitchell Memorial Lunch.

I am honoured to be speaking at this important event on the Victorian... [ Read more ]

Latest Publications

Productivity Commission study on the contribution of the NFP sector:

10 March 2010

ACOSS analysis and priorities for advocacy

This analysis has been prepared for the benefit of national, affiliate and associate members of ACOSS; for the Councils of Social Service in each state and territory; and for their members. It provides an overview of the Productivity Commission's... [ Read more ]

Report of ACOSS consultation on national standard chart of accounts

9 March 2010

In February 2010 ACOSS consulted its members about the development and introduction of a standard chart of accounts, a tool for reporting financial information to governments across the country. We consulted with our national member organisations (NMO); the Councils of Social Service in each... [ Read more ]