Monthly Archives: September 2015
One in five adults in Australia do not have general insurance cover for their contents, car or home. This lack
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Poor mental health is affected by, and contributes to poverty, disadvantage and social exclusion. Responsibility for laying the foundations for
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Access to and success in education is critical in eliminating disadvantage and giving every child the opportunity to reach their
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Too many Victorian school students with disability and additional health and development needs are being left out by a support
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Safe, secure and affordable housing is the bedrock of a good life. A home is the basis from which people
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A quality education is key to developing an inclusive society and economy. Too many children and young people have missed
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An application to exempt public transport operators from meeting accessibility standards for people with disability should be denied, says the
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The Review of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities tabled in the Victorian Parliament today provides a range of
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VCOSS welcomes the recommendations of the Victorian Ombudsman in her Investigation into the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners in Victoria
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Definition of Terms Additional health and development needs (AHDN) Students with additional health and development needs are those who have
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VCOSS welcomes this opportunity to contribute to consultation on the Regional Network Development Plan. We welcome the focus on transport
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VET is important in supporting the Victorian economy and community, and provides an important pathway to employment for many people
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The Victorian Council of Social Service today welcomed the significant education funding commitments made by the Andrews Government, delivering on
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The VCOSS Submission to the 2015 re-opened Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry reports the ongoing concern about the long term physical
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With an ageing population, Australians are having a debate about how to ensure that we have a decent standard of
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VCOSS welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Victorian Government’s Review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (the Review). In this submission VCOSS outlines
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Every year organisations across Australia participate in Anti-Poverty Week, which in 2015 will take place from 11-17 October. The week
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Energy supply is a basic household need. People’s lighting, refrigeration, communications, cooking, heating and cooling facilities all rely on it.
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A State Government report has found broad community consensus that too many young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are missing out
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The Economic, Education, Jobs and Skills Committee of the Victorian Parliament is inquiring into the portability of long service leave
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Stronger protections and better support for energy customers facing hardship must be at the centre of any response to Victoria’s
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