ACOSS Virtual Post Budget Event 2021
Tuesday 18 May | 12PM – 2:30PM AEST
Free | REGISTER
Hosted by MC Stela Todorovic (Political Reporter, Channel 10) 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 provides an opportunity for the Treasurer and Shadow Treasurer to address the community sector directly and for the community sector to engage in conversation following the release of the Federal Budget.
Speakers include (pictured L to R):
- Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Shadow Treasurer
- Lindon Coombes, Industry Professor (Indigenous Policy), Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research (UTS)
- Merle Mitchell, Aged Care advocate
- Feyi Akindoyeni, Partner & Office Head, Newgate Communications
- Kristin O’Connell, The Australian Unemployed Workers’ Union (AUWU)
- Verity Firth, Executive Director, Social Justice at the UTS Centre for Social Justice & Inclusion
- Cassandra Goldie, CEO, ACOSS
We would like to thank the following sponsors:
Platinum – Bendigo Bank
Gold – HESTA
Silver – UTS Centre for Social Justice & Inclusion
Media Partner – Pro Bono Australia
ACOSS Events & Appearances
ACOSS Budget Engagement Events:
ACOSS Pre-Budget Member Caucus
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM AEST
Virtual | REGISTER
This is an opportunity for members planning to be in lockup or involved in budget day advocacy to come together and share knowledge.
ACOSS Budget Night Member Briefing
Tuesday 11 May | 9:30 – 10:30 PM AEST
Virtual | REGISTER
ACOSS staff and members come together to share notes and initial impressions post-Budget.
ACOSS Post-Budget Member Press Conference
Wednesday 12 May | Morning, TBC
Where: Parliament House, Canberra
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. Register for further updates once logistics are finalised.
For more details contact Monique Vandeleur, Director of Media and Communications.
Charting a Better Recovery Webinar
12PM – 1PM AEST | Thursday 20 May
With the Federal Budget announced on 11 May, find out how a stronger human rights focus through an Australian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms can make our community better and happier.
Speakers:
- Dr Cassandra Goldie, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Council of Social Services
- Mary Sayers, Chief Executive Officer, Children and Young People with Disability Australia
- Katherine Temple, Director of Policy and Campaigns, Consumer Action Law Centre
- Hugh de Kretser, Executive Director, Human Rights Law Centre
Moderated by Professor Hon. Kevin Bell AM QC, Director of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law, Monash Law.
ACOSS Policy Webinar Series
1 July: ACOSS Policy Webinar – subscribe to the What’s On mailing list to keep up to date with event announcements
2 September: ACOSS Policy Webinar – subscribe to the What’s On mailing list to keep up to date with event announcements
9 December: ACOSS Policy Webinar – subscribe to the What’s On mailing list to keep up to date with event announcements
Policy and Advocacy Network Events
5 July: ACOSS Tax Policy Network (ACOSS National Members and Councils of Social Service Only). To find out more and register email [email protected]
8 July: ACOSS Community Services Policy Network (ACOSS National Members and Councils of Social Service Only). To find out more and register email [email protected]
13 July: ACOSS Income Support and Employment Policy Network (ACOSS National Members and Councils of Social Service Only). To find out more and register email [email protected]
15 July: ACOSS Climate and Energy Policy Network (ACOSS National Members and Councils of Social Service Only). To find out more and register email [email protected]
19 July: ACOSS Housing and Homelessness Policy Network (ACOSS National Members and Councils of Social Service Only). To find out more and register email [email protected]
22 July: ACOSS Health Policy Network (ACOSS National Members and Councils of Social Service Only). To find out more and register email [email protected]
27 July: ACOSS Media and Communications Network (ACOSS National Members and Councils of Social Service Only). To find out more and register email [email protected]
4 November: ACOSS Community Services Policy Network (ACOSS National Members and Councils of Social Service Only). To find out more and register email [email protected]
8 November: ACOSS Housing and Homelessness Policy Network (ACOSS National Members and Councils of Social Service Only). To find out more and register email [email protected]
9 November: ACOSS Income Support and Employment Policy Network (ACOSS National Members and Councils of Social Service Only). To find out more and register email [email protected]
11 November: ACOSS Health Policy Network (ACOSS National Members and Councils of Social Service Only). To find out more and register email [email protected]
15 November: ACOSS Tax Policy Network (ACOSS National Members and Councils of Social Service Only). To find out more and register email [email protected]
16 November: ACOSS Media and Communications Network (ACOSS National Members and Councils of Social Service Only). To find out more and register email [email protected]
18 November: ACOSS Climate and Energy Policy Network (ACOSS National Members and Councils of Social Service Only). To find out more and register email [email protected]
ACOSS Member Events
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