 Mission/Vision
The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is the national peak council of the community welfare sector in Australia — the principal voice of low income and disadvantaged people in social and economic policy matters. ACOSS aims to end poverty and help build a just and inclusive society...
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The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is the national peak council of the community welfare sector in Australia — the principal voice of low income and disadvantaged people in social and economic policy matters. ACOSS aims to end poverty and help build a just and inclusive society that values difference and the right of all people and communities to the social and economic resources they need to control their own lives. We have a national reputation for effective and influential advocacy — grounded in a high standard of community consultation, policy development, analysis and research.
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What does the organization do?
ACOSS campaigns forcefully and effectively to improve the lives of people on low incomes. Our successes help create a better and fairer Australia for all of us. We are active in eight key areas of social and economic policy:
- economic development and taxation
- employment,...
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ACOSS campaigns forcefully and effectively to improve the lives of people on low incomes. Our successes help create a better and fairer Australia for all of us. We are active in eight key areas of social and economic policy:
- economic development and taxation
- employment, education and training
- social security and income support
- community services
- health, including mental health
- housing and urban development
- law and justice
- rural and regional communities
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