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SUMMARY:National Family Violence Election Forum: Hear Commitments Firsthand
DESCRIPTION:Join No to Violence for an election forum facilitated by leading national journalist Kristine Ziwica with family violence political leaders: \n*Hon Amanda Rishworth MP\, Minister for Social Services\, Australian Labor Party \n*Senator Kerrynne Liddle\, Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence\, Liberal/National Party \n*Senator Larissa Waters\, Spokesperson on women and gendered violence\, Leader in the Senate\, Australian Greens \n*Zoe Daniel MP\, Member for Goldstein\, Independent \nThis essential pre-election forum is dedicated exclusively to domestic\, family and sexual violence policies and election commitments. This crucial online event gives organisations and individuals committed to ending family\, sexual and domestic violence direct access to key decision-makers as they address the difficult and complex questions about ending domestic\, family and sexual violence in our communities. \nWhile mainstream debates are prioritising short-term economic issues\, this focused forum allows organisations\, voters and the media to hear substantive plans on domestic\, family and sexual violence—an issue affecting thousands of Australian families that requires long-term commitment.
URL:https://www.acoss.org.au/event/national-family-violence-election-forum-hear-commitments-firsthand/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241010T080000
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SUMMARY:Course: Understanding Poverty\, Inequality and Social Disadvantage in Australia
DESCRIPTION:Building on the research and findings of the Poverty and Inequality Partnership with ACOSS\, the second instalment of the short course from the Social Policy Research Centre at UNSW Sydney\, ‘Understanding Poverty\, Inequality\, and Social Disadvantage in Australia’\, explores the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality in Australia from a unique local policy perspective. \nThis course offers a distinctive viewpoint by combining perspectives from individuals with lived experience\, advocates\, and researchers. You will explore the key drivers influencing poverty\, inequality\, and social disadvantage in Australia\, and learn how actionable policies can spark positive social change. For ease of learning the course incorporates self-paced online learning and live lecture sessions. \nCourse dates and length: 37.5hrs (total)\, including weekly classes (6 till 8:15pm AEDT) from Tues\, 15 Oct 2024 – Tue\, 26 Nov 2024 \n 
URL:https://www.acoss.org.au/event/course-understanding-poverty-inequality-and-social-disadvantage-in-australia/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240816T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251031T170000
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SUMMARY:The First Nations Advocates Against Family Violence (FNAAFV) National Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:First Nations Advocates Against Family Violence are starting the Comm Prac meetings from the 12 August\, this invitation will remain open and anyone can join at anytime.  Please fill out the EOI to be included in the emails with relevant information. \nIf you are interested in the work of the Comm Prac but have limited availability to attend meeting happy for you to decline the invite but you will be registered and will receive any relevant correspondence and shared resources. \n  \nWho is leading this initiative? \nThe Frist Nations Advocates Against Family Violence (FNAAFV)\, previously known as the National Family Violence Prevention and Legal Services (NFVPLS Forum)\, is a community controlled National Peak Body for Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service (FVPLS) members that provide services across all jurisdictions around Australia.  We have a combined footprint that has more than 30 office locations and servicing over 250 communities from very remote to urban locations. We advocate for safety and justice for First Nations people affected by family and gendered violence.   \nLearn more about us here:  https://fnaafv.org.au/ \nWhat is it about? \nA national Community of Practice committed to reducing Family Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.\n \nFNAAFV is establishing a Community of Practice to create  alliances and networks aimed at reducing violence\, in line with Target 13   of Closing the Gap. This Community of Practice will be driven and led by Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO’s). We understand the power of working together and the power of a united voice.  Our families matter and we need to act now.   As we learn from each other we can strengthen our sector and have an impact both immediately and in the long term. By sharing solutions\, ideas\, legislative changes and challenges\, we can work together to address family violence in our communities.   \nThe Vision \nWe envisage  a broad\, inclusive partnership with ACCOS and mainstream services at the grassroots who share a commitment to building the capacity of the ACCO sector. And to delivering on all 4 Priority Reforms outlined in the Closing the Gap National Agreement. FNAAFV invites broad participation from organisations that are committed to reducing FDSV.  We are expecting representation from the following sectors: FVPLS\, Housing (including shelters and safety housing)\, Corrections\, DV services\, Land Councils\, Early Childhood\, Health\, Courts/Justice\, Child Protection\, Disability\, Youth\, Social and Emotional Wellbeing\, Seniors and Older People\, Academic/Research\, Stolen Generations\, and LGBTQIA+.   \nWhen? \nOur first online meetings will focus on sharing between services.  Initially these will be 90 minute meetings every 6 weeks.  We’re planning for a first meeting in August. \nHow much is it? \nMembership will be free. Terms of Reference will be established to guide the conduct\, support accountability and transparency. FNAAFV will provide the secretariat function. FNAAFV will track all Community of Practice actions and take minutes from each meeting to circulate to members.   \nTo join or learn more \nIf you’re keen to participate or want to know more please complete the short registration below and we will be in touch with more informaiton and details of the first meeting. \nCommunity of Practice Email Contact \nComofPrac@FNAAFV.org.au
URL:https://www.acoss.org.au/event/the-first-nations-advocates-against-family-violence-fnaafv-national-community-of-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240430T080000
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SUMMARY:Short course: Understanding Poverty\, Inequality and Social Disadvantage in Australia
DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to shaping awareness of social welfare issues\, the Social Policy Research Centre at UNSW Sydney places a strong emphasis on research in areas such as poverty\, inequality\, wellbeing\, and justice. \nThrough a concentrated approach grounded in research and practical impact\, this specialised short course examines the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality. It offers a unique Australian policy perspective\, utilising evidence-based methodologies to drive meaningful social change. \nJoin a community of experts with lived experience\, advocates\, and researchers committed to improving the living standards and opportunities of people living in Australia facing social and economic disadvantage. \nTogether\, let’s make a lasting impact and build a more equitable future for people living in Australia\, regardless of their circumstances. \nWhat will I learn?\nThis course offers a distinctive viewpoint by combining the insights of individuals with lived experiences\, advocates\, and researchers\, all striving to improve the well-being and opportunities for people living in Australia experiencing social and economic disadvantage. \nYou’ll delve into varied topics to enrich your comprehension of the primary drivers influencing poverty\, inequality\, and social disadvantage\, whilst examining the transformative potential of actionable policies in instigating positive social change. \nLearners will gain knowledge and skills relating to: \n\ntheoretical conceptualisations of poverty and inequality;\nanalysis of poverty and inequality in Australia and cross-nationally;\nexploration of the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality; and\npractical knowledge of the impacts and advocacy for change.\n\nAdditionally\, this course will explore the complex interation between economic resources\, employment\, housing\, health and broader social policy systems. It will also destigmatise the concepts of poverty\, inequality\, and social disadvantage to provide a contemporary perspective on what these issues look like in the specific context of Australia. \nHow will I learn?\nThroughout the course\, you will explore recent scholarly research\, participate in activities designed to encourage debate and discussion\, and emerge with the knowledge and skills to shape policies aimed at supporting people facing social and economic disadvantage. \nThe course will be delivered online with a combination of live sessions and self-paced modules spread across 7 weeks\, inclusive of a 1-week study break. \nThe online platform will be accessible one week before the start date\, providing pre-learning materials for participants to prepare ahead of the first live lecture. \nLive Lecture Dates \n\n30 April\n07 May\n14 May\n21 May\n28 May\n11 June\n\nAll live lectures are scheduled from 6:00pm to 8:15pm Australian (Sydney) time\, with a 15-minute break included. \nWho should take this course?\nProfessionals\, advocates and researchers working in social policy across the for-profit\, not-for-profit and government sectors or individuals with an interest in supporting their organisation’s advocacy for social change in Australia. \nWho is leading this course?\nCourse Conveners \nDr Yuvisthi Naidoo is a Senior Research Fellow at the Social Policy Research Centre. She is an internationally recognised expert on the measurement and understanding of living standards. Her research program has direct policy relevance to improve the lives of socially and economically disadvantaged people. As an experienced mixed-method researcher\, Yuvisthi’s projects have provided an evidence-base across a broad range of critical social policy issues\, including poverty and inequality; deprivation and social exclusion; costs of living and well-being. Applying these research foci across the life course\, Yuvisthi has published on ageing societies\, social security recipients\, gender equity and the status of children and families. \nDr Bruce Bradbury is an Associate Professor at the Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC). Bruce undertakes research on poverty and inequality\, the measurement of living standards\, income support and labour market policies\, consumer equivalence scales\, and the geographic dimensions of social policies. \nIn 2023\, Drs Naidoo and Bradbury collaborated on the Budget Standards for Low-Paid Families research project\, funded by the Fair Work Commission. \nAustralian Council of Social Service (ACOSS)\nACOSS has partnered with UNSW Sydney to undertake a research and impact collaboration to sharpen the national focus on poverty and inequality in Australia. The partnership monitors trends in poverty and inequality over time\, explores drivers\, and develops solutions to sharpen the focus and stimulate action to tackle policy challenges. \nAspects of this short course have been developed in collaboration with ACOSS.
URL:https://www.acoss.org.au/event/short-course-understanding-poverty-inequality-and-social-disadvantage-in-australia/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231214T130000
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SUMMARY:Community attitudes towards poverty and inequality in Australia: latest research findings and how to talk about them
DESCRIPTION:Community attitudes are an important part of building support for policy reform to reduce poverty and inequality. This webinar will present the results of a recent survey of the Australian public undertaken as part of the UNSW-ACOSS Poverty and Inequality Partnership. We will be joined by Mark Chenery\, an expert in values-based messaging and communications and Co-Founder and Director of Common Cause Australia\, and Jacqueline Phillips\, Deputy CEO and Director of Policy and Advocacy at ACOSS. \nJoin us as we discuss not only what these results mean but also how we can talk about them to build further support for policy changes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\n\n \nScientia Professor Carla Treloar \nCarla is Scientia Professor with the Centre for Social Research in Health and the Social Policy Research Centre. Her research interests are in the fields of hepatitis C and injecting drug use\, working across different methods and disciplines. \nMark Chenery \nMark is a communications expert and trainer who works with mission driven organisations and political parties to incorporate a values-based approach to messaging. Since establishing Common Cause Australia in 2014\, he and his colleagues have trained over 5\,000 campaigners\, communicators and fundraisers from Australia and New Zealand in the science of values and framing. \nJacqueline Phillips \nJacqueline joined ACOSS as the Director of Policy and Advocacy in August 2013. From 2010-13\, she was the National Director of Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR). Jacqueline has a long history of involvement with the COSSes and leads the ACOSS/UNSW Poverty and Inequality research and impact partnership.
URL:https://www.acoss.org.au/event/community-attitudes-towards-poverty-and-inequality-in-australia-latest-research-findings-and-how-to-talk-about-them/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20231211T113000
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SUMMARY:ACOSS Policy Webinar Series: Employment Services Reform
DESCRIPTION:In this installment of the ACOSS Policy Webinar Series\, we will delve into the findings and recommendations of the major Parliamentary inquiry into employment services chaired by Labor MP Julian Hill. \nAfter a year and a half of submissions and hearings\, the inquiry is set to conclude at the end of November. Julian Hill MP will present the Committee’s insights\, addressing long-standing criticisms of Australia’s employment services system\, including issues such as rising long-term unemployment\, a focus on compliance over public service\, and perverse incentives for providers. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to assess and discuss whether meaningful change is on the horizon for Australia’s employment services system. \nAs always\, there will be the opportunity to engage with speakers and pose your questions.
URL:https://www.acoss.org.au/event/acoss-policy-webinar-series-employment-services-reform/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230824T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230824T140000
DTSTAMP:20230817T015546Z
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SUMMARY:ACOSS Policy Webinar Series: Robodebt Royal Commission
DESCRIPTION:ACOSS is excited to present this next installment in our ACOSS Policy Webinar Series for 2023\, which will take a deep dive into the recent Robodebt Royal Commission report. \nRegister to hear analysis of the report and explore priorities for reform. The discussion will focus in depth on the implications of the Royal Commission’s report for the administration of social security\, and the treatment of people who receive social security payments in the future. \nThis ACOSS Policy Webinar will be in conversation with Dr Darren O’Donovan\, Senior Lecturer in administrative law at la Trobe Law School\, who has written extensively on rights\, oversight and public administration\, with a particular emphasis on frontline administrative justice. Darren has a particular passion for social security and disability law\, and has been a close follower of the Robodebt Royal Commission. \nACOSS invites you to join this free webinar and be part of the conversation. There will be the opportunity for you to pose your questions to speakers and participate in discussion with other attendees.
URL:https://www.acoss.org.au/event/acoss-policy-webinar-series-robodebt-royal-commission/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230801T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230801T150000
DTSTAMP:20230721T032822Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Discussion Paper - Enabling the Energy Performance Revolution: Energy Governance and Market Reform
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Council of Social Service\, Ai Group\, the Energy Efficiency Council\, and the Property Council of Australia collectively seek to advance the potential for demand-side measures in the energy system to lower bills\, reduce emissions\, improve equity and energy security\, improve business competitiveness\, and accelerate the transition to a net zero economy. \nOn Tuesday\, 1 August\, between 2-3pm AEST\, the authors of this discussion paper will talk through some of the issues presented\, and canvass initial areas of discussion and reform. Join Frankie Muskovic\, Kellie Caught\, Tennant Reed and Alex St John for a step through of our governance paper\, and discuss how changes to energy governance and markets might build a better energy system for all consumers and businesses. \nThe four organisations intend to hold further consultation and discussion events throughout the second half of 2023\, prior to developing a set of recommendations to provide to federal\, state and territory governments by the end of the year.
URL:https://www.acoss.org.au/event/joint-discussion-paper-enabling-the-energy-performance-revolution-energy-governance-and-market-reform/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210930T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210930T123000
DTSTAMP:20210921T043147Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: What's happening in Mutual Obligations and employment services?
DESCRIPTION:People receiving income support say that navigating the government’s Mutual Obligation requirements system can be frustrating and stressful. There is also a long-held concern that these requirements are unfair and that they do not help people get suitable\, secure paid work. \nJoin us at an interactive webinar with ACOSS’s Senior Policy Advisor Simone Casey who will talk about current requirement policies\, with a Q&A session facilitated by ACOSS Community Organiser and Engagement Officer\, Michelle Shackleton. There will be opportunities to share your experiences with current job search requirements\, both in an out of lockdown\, and tell us how payment suspensions have impacted you\, which will inform an upcoming ACOSS report about the jobactive system. \nWe’ll outline next steps in our advocacy for fairer employment services social policy and we hope it will be the start of an ongoing community conversation about employment services into the future.
URL:https://www.acoss.org.au/event/whats-happening-in-mutual-obligations-and-employment-services-understanding-job-search-requirements-and-the-impact-of-payment-suspensions/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Australia
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