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Quick notes from Cath Smith, VCOSS CEO
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Hello to you all as we wrap up 2011.
It’s been a great month with the Commonwealth’s very welcome commitment to fully fund equal pay and an industry support package. The final decision from Fair Work Australia, and implementation dates for the Modern Award will be known next week.
VCOSS will continue to work with both Federal and State Governments to achieve full funding of the decision. Watch this space for further updates.
In other big news, we are urgently pursuing recurrent government funding for the VCOSS Clearinghouse for which funding expires in December. We’ll keep you posted on progress.
Earlier this week we released the VCOSS 2012-13 State Budget Submission – Stronger People, Stronger State calling for investment in human capital to strengthen the economy, alongside
Stronger People, Stronger State: Focus on rural and regional Victoria. We’ll be campaigning through to May for these recommendations to be funded.
Thanks for all your support this year to make our work effective. We’ll be keeping up the momentum in 2012, in the meantime catch updates at vcoss.org.au.
We wish you all a fantastic summer break and look forward to seeing you for a fresh start in the New Year!
All the best. Cath
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VCOSS at work - Stronger People: Stronger State, Insight, Better bus access, Free OH&S, Charities definition, DEECD framework, VCOSS AGM, housing affordability, green orgs, VCOSS in 2011, Tweeps
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Stronger People: Stronger State - out now
Our 2012-13 State Budget Submission calls on the State Government to invest in Victorians and the sevices people need for a stronger, smarter and more economically resilient future. Download Stronger People, Stronger State: A plan for a smart future and read our media releases.
Insight coming soon
Get a copy of VCOSS' new Insight magazine coming out in December, Emergency management: trauma and resilience. This edition looks at issues arising from the recent Victorian bushfires and floods. Tomorrow is the closing date for A4 advertising, contact Marie McInerney for details, or to order extra copies.
Better bus access
Don’t miss our latest report highlighting problems and solutions for the accessibility of buses in Victoria, thanks to participants of the VCOSS/COTA/Department of Transport Bus Access Forum on 1 September.
Free OH&S checks
Get in quick for VCOSS' offer of FREE advice to small sector organisations through the WorkSafe Victoria Small Business Safety Program. An expert will visit organisations with advice on OH&S and assistance with a Safety Action Plan. For more info, and to register, download our flyer.
Defining charities
Have your say on the Federal Government’s consultation paper for the development of a statutory definition of charity. Make a submission by 9 December, or for queries on the joint COSS submission, contact Lauren Matthews at VCOSS on 9654 5050 or lauren.matthews@vcoss.org.au.
New framework counts
The new DEECD-Victorian Community Sector Collaboration and Consultation Framework was launched on 11 November to strengthen the DEECD-Sector Partnership Agreement 2010-14. Visit the VCOSS website for details.
What a night!
Thanks to all those members that attended the VCOSS AGM. David Hayward, Dean of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning at RMIT gave a timely and informative presentation on the history of social spending in Victoria. Download it here.
Successful sustainability
Norwood Association has won Silver Status from the VCOSS Sustainability Program. Staff efforts to put environmental measures into practice now earn the organisation free consulting from sustainability experts CoEfficiency Australia. Check out the success story here.
A year in the life of VCOSS
We’ve been active on many priorities in this first year of the Baillieu Government. Check out our work in retrospect on sector sustainability, vulnerable children, education, accessible transport, rooming houses
, youth justice, human rights, costs of living, skilled volunteering and
sector capacity building. Or for an overview of 2010 -11, you can download our latest Annual Report.
Become a Tweep
Are you an avid user of Twitter? Have you made yourself a VCOSS tweep yet? Get our news first and let us know what your organisation’s up to by following VCOSS at www.twitter.com/vcoss.
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Sector at large - Every Australian Counts
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Prime time housing affordability
The Australians for Affordable Housing campaign continues kicking goals getting housing affordability issues on the prime time agenda. Stream an interview with Campaign Manager, Sarah Toohey, on 17 November from Channel Ten's The Project .
Every Australian Counts
Have you looked at the calendar lately? The International Day of Disabilty this Saturday 3 December is the perfect chance to help support the National Disabilty Insurance Scheme. The Every Australian Counts campaign helps you spread the word. Download sign up sheets here.
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Coming up - DARU conference, VCEC State Based Reform, Growth Corridor Plans, problem solving, Homelessness Awards
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You be the judge
The 3rd conference by DARU, SARU and VDAN brings together local, national and international experts on the issue of disability advocacy and the legal system on 26-27 March, 2012. Sponsorship and trade stand opportunties are now open - find out more.
State Based Reform Agenda
Have your say by Friday 16 December on the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission's (VCEC) draft report out now. Priorities for state based reform include education and training, taxation and infrastructure and planning. For more info and to download the report, visit the VCEC website.
Growth Corridor Plans
The Growth Areas Authority is calling for your views on plans for housing, jobs, transport, town centres, open space and key infrastructure in Melbourne’s growth corridors over the coming decades. Submissions on the Growth Corridor Plans are due 20 December. For more info, call the Authority on 1300 366 356 or email.
Problem solving
Put your biggest business problems on the table at the Social Traders Breakfast Connect Series 2011 on Tuesday 13 December. Creative speaker, Jason Clarke, leads the discussion to resolve issues that are worth and leave those that aren’t. RSVP to Nicole Hutchinson by 7 December on 8319 8444 or email.
Homelessness Awards
The National Homelessness Services Achievement Awards showcase the quality, innovation and dedication of services that work to improve the lives of those who are homeless or at risk. To get recognition for services in need of applause, get your nominations in by Friday 16 December. More info at http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/.
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Latest Insight coming soon on emergency management: trauma and resilience
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VCOSS in the news
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It’s been another busy month in the public eye.
VCOSS spoke out on the first year anniversary of the Coalition Government, rising water costs, growth plans
for Melbourne’s outer suburbs, and received wide coverage for our support of the community sector pay agreement between the ASU and Federal Government.
See our latest media releases, our blog, and join the VCOSS social justice debate at www.twitter.com/vcoss
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Advertising in Noticeboard - spread the word about your event, course, or program
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To advertise in Noticeboard, contact Marie McInerney on 03 9654 5050 or at marie.mcinerney@vcoss.org.au
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Over the past ten years Lesley Harris has worked across a diverse range of community organisations, in business and operational management, project management, research and report writing.
She has a Degree in Community Education and postgraduate qualifications in Business, majoring in Philanthropy and Non-Profit Studies. Lesley’s services provide a flexible, cost-effective option for community sector organisations to source skills and experience on a contract basis. See Lesley’s profile, or contact her by email at lesley.harris9@yahoo.com.au or phone on 0419 123 515.
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Join VCOSS...A strong, compassionate voice working for social change
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For membership details please phone 03 9654 5050 or email: vcoss@vcoss.org.au
To submit articles, advertising or feedback, contact Marie McInerney on 03 9654 5050 or at marie.mcinerney@vcoss.org.au
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