Articles and analysis

Climate change is, among other things, an unconscionable assault on the poor.

Lots of questions still need answering before the community services portable long service leave scheme starts on 1 July.

Kate Colvin from Council to Homeless Persons shares budget priorities that can help thousands of Victorians facing homelessness.

All kids in Victoria should be able to get to school, wherever they live and whatever their families’ circumstances.

Energy costs are a big issue for all Victorians, especially those with health conditions or disability.

Better workforce data would help us plan for the future and give us a stronger platform for the community sector.

No matter what you call it, investing in communities works.

There are two ways you know Victoria is on the right track with its plan to introduce some price controls

Inclusionary zoning could make affordable housing more than an unattainable dream.

We need a blueprint to help turn things around for thousands of young people trying to get a good job.

VCOSS Submission to Issues Paper into the Social and Economic Benefits of Improving Mental Health Introduction Mental illness can affect

Victoria cannot keep going this way on mental health: filling up hospital beds, reducing services, risking people’s lives.

School ‘extras’ like camps, excursions, school swimming and other sports are a huge part of the school experience.

More needs to be done for carers in LGBTIQ communities, writes Gabriel Aleksandrs from Drummond Street Services.

The poverty rate for regional Victoria is a whopping 15.1%. This needs special attention.