Benefits of joining VCOSS
VCOSS welcomes and encourages member participation in a variety of regular forums throughout the year, particularly the annual VCOSS Congress, which provides an opportunity for members to engage in dialogue about proactive strategies to address the key needs, issues and concerns of our community.
Additional services VCOSS provides to members include sector development and training, including seminars, workshops and provision of advice; VCOSS publications, which assist and support organisations with policy and management issues, including the three most popular publications: the Policy and Procedures Manual, the Community Employing Handbook and the Incorporations Manual.
Other benefits include:
Opportunities to collaborate for impact:
- Contribute to State Govt budget response submission
- Collaborative policy campaigning
- Participate in cross sectoral forums and working groups
- Access to VCOSS committees
- Participate in the VCOSS Charities Christmas Shop
Ways to stay informed:
- Receive an informative welcome pack including the VCOSS annual report
- Receive information and analysis about changes in government policy as well as analysis of State and Federal budgets and their possible impact on you and your organisation
- Contribute to and receive Just Policy - a quarterly social policy journal with national and international circulation
- Contribute to and receive VCOSS Noticeboard - the monthly newsletter distributed to over 600 members
- Receive free or discounted copies of VCOSS publications, research reports and papers and manuals.
- Participate in VCOSS events including conferences, seminars and workshops such as Congress, for free, or at significantly reduced rates.
Practical support for your organisation:
- Access to training
- Links to other organisations
- Access to policy and decision making processes