Your guide to the 2020 Victorian Budget
Our one-stop-shop for everything you need to know
Did we just end poverty, and then let it return?
A social policy fairytale without a happy ending
A fair plan for Victoria's post-pandemic recovery
Who is VCOSS?
VCOSS is the peak representative body for Victoria's social and community sector, and the state's leading social advocacy organisation.
We work towards creating a Victoria that is a fair, just and inclusive.
Where nobody is trapped by poverty, and everybody is supported to live a life of wellbeing.
Why wellbeing?
Here are just some of the ways.
Consulting with members, collecting evidence and analysing trends to develop smart policy proposals for change.
Public and private advocacy
Using our relationships, influence, community connections and public profile to campaign for fair and just Victoria.
Supporting community organisations
Working alongside members and other groups to ensure the community sector is strong, well-funded and resilient.
'Inequality crushing' budget sets Victoria on a fairer course
"The pandemic has made bold interventions a necessity, and the government isn't missing its shot."
Energy package to save money, boost health and cut emissions
Everybody needs a home that stays cool in summer and warm in winter.
Colossal social housing investment to change countless lives
"A single investment of this scale has not been seen in many decades, if ever. It's a gamechanger."
Issues and Analysis
Locked down for the long haul
For some of us, this is life and it does not end.
Well done Tamara!
We're super proud that Tamara Eldridge has been announced as a Victorian Trainee of the Year finalist! Read about her journey.
"It feels really sort of paralysing": young in the time of COVID
It's been really difficult, particularly with the lack of certainty.
Latest policy
VCOSS produces formal submissions to dozens of inquiries and policy development processes each year. These are prepared in consultation with VCOSS members and the broader sector. Stand alone policy reports on topics of significance are also produced. You can view all our work in the VCOSS Policy Library.
TAFE: Accessible for all
All too often education systems do not provide the opportunities and supports learners with disability need to thrive.
Advancing an accessible and inclusive Australia
As part of our sector leadership, VCOSS advocates for systemic change to improve the lives of people with disability.
Submission to the Inquiry into Environmental Infrastructure for Growing Populations
Green space improves health and wellbeing but its distribution across Victoria is inequitable.
Starting a Not-for-profit Organisation - FREE webinar
Tue, January 19
Webinar: Healthy Relationships for Families, Communities and Workplaces
Wed, January 27
Webinar: Managing Stress with Mindful-Compassion Art-Based Therapy
Tue, February 2