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My ‘Deaf family’ during COVID-19 VCOSS

WebThis story is part of our My Corona series: personal stories about the pandemic, life in isolation and Victorians’ hopes and fears for the future. I was born Deaf. …

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Don’t abandon the poor and the sick in a rush to combat climate …

WebVictoria’s peak social advocacy body is challenging governments to put people experiencing hardship first, as they scramble to combat climate change. “Climate change demands an …

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Early Childhood Engagement of Culturally and Linguistically

WebBicultural workers can also encourage engagement of particular communities when they can see their culture and language being reflected in early years services. Successful …

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Melbourne’s hot divide: the link between disadvantage and urban …

WebWe also found a correlation between financial hardship and urban heat – in other words, if you live in a poorer area, you’re more likely to also live in a hotter area. If …

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The social impact of natural disasters – at what cost

WebEmergency situations can be an incredibly stressful, disruptive and traumatic time for those affected. A report from from Deloitte Economics has examined for the first time the …

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NDIS access, eligibility and independent assessments VCOSS

WebVCOSS and many of our allies fear the fabric of the NDIS is being eroded and the original vision for the Scheme is being lost. This Issues Paper is specifically …

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Communities of Practice Project VCOSS

WebEstablishment was staged – NEMA and Bacchus Marsh Communities of Practice were established first and their learnings informed the development of the Western Melbourne …

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Community Services Industry Plan VCOSS

WebThe 10-Year Community Services Industry Plan seizes the opportunity provided by this change. Developed by the industry, for the industry, it seeks to ensure all Victorians can …

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Aged Care Royal Commission – a summary of recommendations

WebThe Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was established in October 2018 and through the course of its inquiry received over 10,000 submissions from individuals, …

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Projects and campaigns VCOSS

WebThis is in addition to our traditional policy development work. Central to this work is our commitment to wellbeing approaches, and the desire for Victoria to formally embrace …

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Accessibility and quality of mental health services in

Web3 Recommendations Mental health services in rural Victoria Increase funding for rural mental health services providing clinical care Improve case coordination between …

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Fair sector funding and regulation VCOSS

WebVCOSS plays a key role advocating for better and more secure funding, and fair and sensible regulation, for Victoria’s social sector. This takes the form of public and private …

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Human Services and Health Partnership Implementation …

WebMOU 2016-19 between the non-government health, housing and community services sector, and the Department of Health and Human Services 2 1.4 This MOU will guide …

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The Energy/Health Hardship Nexus Forum: A case for …

WebVCOSS acknowledges the traditional owners of Country. We pay respect to Elders past and present, and to emerging leaders. The Energy/Health Hardship Nexus Forum:

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Partnership Practice Guide

WebPartnership Practice Guide Guide 3: Sustaining the Partnership 6 Evaluating the Collaborative Process4 (continued) Evaluation criteria Evidence Collaboration model …

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