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Welcome to VCOSS

The Victorian Council of Social Service is the peak organisation of the non-government, social and community services sector in Victoria.

Issues

Framing the future
	Explore visions for the future at a VCOSS forum with a difference. Thurs, Aug 26, 2010. Click here to book.

VCOSS State election platform
	See the VCOSS State election platform or read the media release or media coverage (22/6, 24/6).

Decent not dodgy
	Read the findings of VCOSS’ Decent not Dodgy: secret shopper survey on the quality of Victoria’s rental housing.

DEECD Partnership Agreement
	Partnership Agreement between DEECD and the Victorian Community Sector.

News

26 July 2010
Climate Change White Paper shows real leadership
‘Victoria’s landmark commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions by one fifth is an important step that demonstrates real leadership on climate change’, says Kate Colvin, Policy and Public Affairs Manager of the Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS).

20 July 2010
No heating, no standards: Our freezing morning is cold comfort for the thousands of Victorian renters living in dodgy houses
Melbourne’s coldest morning of the year serves as a chilly reminder of the shocking conditions many renters are forced to accept in dodgy houses, says VCOSS.

01 July 2010
New poll: Victorians agree – 12 years too long to wait for public housing
Call for extra 29,000 affordable homes in life of next government
Eight out of ten Victorians believe low income households forced to pay more than half of their income on rent should get public housing within a year, according to a new poll published today by the Victorian Council of Social Service.