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Welfare support crucial to passing of IR bill

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 28th November 2022 -  The sector’s hard work in advocating for the rights of those on welfare pays off. Senate kingmaker David Pocock is signalling he will support the federal government’s industrial …

EXCLUSIVE: Rishworth acknowledges budget fell short for some

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 8th November 2022 -  Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth says budget “can’t be everything to everyone” but she feels the balance is right, in an exclusive sit down with …

Check the culture before you sign up

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 20th September 2022 -  Workplace culture can be a driving force in your productivity and happiness, so make sure you check it out before signing that contract. It’s fair to say most of us like to try before …

Wrapup: Jobs and Skills Summit

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 5th September 2022 -  Advocates vow to keep the government accountable for a range of undertakings made at its Jobs and Skills Summit. But what were they? And what’s happened since?  The federal government’s…

Just seven rentals in Australia are affordable for a person on JobSeeker

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 28th April 2022 -  “Australia’s housing crisis has reached fever pitch” There are just seven rentals across Australia – all share houses – that are affordable for a person on JobSeeker, new data shows.…

Could you live on $46 a day?

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 13th April 2022 -  That is the question ACOSS is asking all political leaders and candidates, after Labor confirmed it does not have plans to raise JobSeeker. The social sector has expressed its disappointment…

Why we need to raise the rate

Cassandra Prigg, Thursday, 4th March 2021 -  An increase in JobSeeker to $80 a day would change a young person’s life and their future – the problem is that politicians lack the willpower to make this happen, writes Cassandra Prigg.…

Valuing the social economy, the vaccine roll-out, and a roadmap for a real, positive change

Contributor, Wednesday, 3rd March 2021 -  All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.

ACOSS

The Australian Council of Social Service welcomed the decision by the Australian Senate to refer the government’s…

‘It’s incalculable cruelty’: Charities say $25 a week JobSeeker increase is deeply inadequate

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 23rd February 2021 -  “This rate is far too low, and we will see the continuing impacts of this on rates of disadvantage, poverty and homelessness in Australia” The community sector has severely condemned…

Federal government urged to invest in Australia’s post-COVID recovery

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 10th February 2021 -  ACOSS has outlined its six steps for recovery and renewal The policy vigour and community-minded approach shown by the Morrison government during Australia’s COVID-19 response…

How to avoid job hunting burnout

Luke Michael, Friday, 5th February 2021 -  We look at ways to stay fresh and motivated during a long job search It’s no secret that trying to land a job can sometimes be just as tough as the job itself.  And with research showing that…

Return to school costs, 100 Families WA, and making a decision on JobSeeker

Contributor, Wednesday, 3rd February 2021 -  All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.

ACOSS

ACOSS is calling on the Morrison government to make the right and smart decision on JobSeeker. At the National…

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