ACOSS National CEO Network
This network is open to the CEO or equivalent of National Members and Councils of Social Service, or a substitute if the CEO is unable to attend. Only one person from each National Member should attend these network meetings.
The National CEO Network is convened by ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie, and has proven to be a crucial and trusted space for rapid development and coordination of collective advocacy strategy among National Member CEOs. The network meets via Zoom. See the Events Bulletin for upcoming ACOSS events as they are scheduled.
For the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic the network is meeting fortnightly at 11am AEDT on a Thursday.
To confirm or update your organisation’s National CEO Network representatives, email the ACOSS membership team.
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ACOSS Climate and Energy Policy Network
This network is open to National Members and Councils of Social Service.
The ACOSS Climate and Energy Policy Network is the key forum for sharing information about climate and energy policy, and developing positions, advocacy strategies and campaigns to ensure that climate and energy mitigation and adaptation policies and measures take into account the needs of people experiencing poverty and disadvantage.
The network is convened by ACOSS Senior Advisor (Climate and Energy) Kellie Caught and meets at least 3 times per year. The network meets via Zoom. See the Events Bulletin for upcoming ACOSS events as they are scheduled.
Eligible members are welcome to appoint one or more representatives to this network. To confirm or update your organisation’s Climate and Energy Policy Network representatives, email the ACOSS membership team.
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This network is open to National Members and Councils of Social Service.
The ACOSS Community Services Policy Network is the key forum for sharing information, developing evidence and experience-based policy and discussing advocacy strategy in the interests of effective community-based services and a strong and independent civil society.
The network is convened by ACOSS Senior Advisor (Community Services & Health) Dr John Mikelsons and meets at least 3 times per year. The network meets via Zoom. See the Events Bulletin for upcoming ACOSS events as they are scheduled.
Eligible members are welcome to appoint one or more representatives to this network. To confirm or update your organisation’s Community Services Policy Network representatives, email the ACOSS membership team.
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ACOSS Health Policy Network
This network is open to National Members and Councils of Social Service.
The ACOSS Health Policy Network is the key forum for sharing information, developing evidence and experience-based policy and discussing advocacy strategy in the interests of effective community-based health services; and the policy and funding settings necessary to address the social determinants of health.
The network is convened by ACOSS Senior Advisor (Community Services & Health) Dr John Mikelsons and meets at least 3 times per year. The network meets via Zoom. See the Events Bulletin for upcoming ACOSS events as they are scheduled.
Eligible members are welcome to appoint one or more representatives to this network. To confirm or update your organisation’s Health Policy Network representatives, email the ACOSS membership team.
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ACOSS Housing and Homelessness Policy Network
This network is open to National Members and Councils of Social Service.
The ACOSS Housing and Homelessness Policy Network is the key forum for sharing information, developing evidence and experience-based policy and discussing advocacy strategy to improve access to affordable, safe and secure housing for people on low incomes.
The network is convened by ACOSS Deputy CEO & Director of Policy and Advocacy Edwina MacDonald and ACOSS Senior Advisor Dr Peter Davidson. The network meets at least 3 times per year. The network meets via Zoom. See the Events Bulletin for upcoming ACOSS events as they are scheduled.
Eligible members are welcome to appoint one or more representatives to this network. To confirm or update your organisation’s Housing and Homelessness Policy Network representatives, email the ACOSS membership team.
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ACOSS Income Support and Employment Policy Network
This network is open to National Members and Councils of Social Service.
The ACOSS Income Support and Employment Policy Network is the key forum for sharing information about income support and employment policy and developing positions, advocacy strategies and campaigns for a strong social safety net, poverty alleviation and measures that support employment participation.
The network is convened by ACOSS Senior Advisor (Social Security) Charmaine Crowe and ACOSS Principal Advisor Dr Peter Davidson. The network meets at least 3 times per year. The network meets via Zoom. See the Events Bulletin for upcoming ACOSS events as they are scheduled.
Eligible members are welcome to appoint one or more representatives to this network. To confirm or update your organisation’s Income Support and Employment Policy Network representatives, email the ACOSS membership team.
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This network is open to National Members and Councils of Social Service.
The ACOSS Media and Communications Network shares information and advice on upcoming events and advocacy work undertaken by ACOSS and our members, from a media and communications perspective.
The network is convened by ACOSS Director of Media and Communications Monique Vandeleur and meets at least 3 times per year. The network meets via Zoom. See the Events Bulletin for upcoming ACOSS events as they are scheduled.
Eligible members are welcome to appoint one or more representatives to this network. To confirm or update your organisation’s Media and Communications Network representatives, email the ACOSS membership team.
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ACOSS Tax Policy Network
This network is open to National Members and Councils of Social Service.
The ACOSS Tax Policy Network is the key forum for sharing information, developing evidence and experience-based policy and discussing advocacy strategy for reforming the taxation system to raise public revenue for the benefits and services people need.
The network is convened by ACOSS Principal Advisor Dr Peter Davidson and meets at least 3 times per year. The network meets via Zoom. See the Events Bulletin for upcoming ACOSS events as they are scheduled.
Eligible members are welcome to appoint one or more representatives to this network. To confirm or update your organisation’s Tax Policy Network representatives, email the ACOSS membership team.
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