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Does the health system have a role to play in responding to energy hardship? 🤔 . As part of the Energy/Health Nexus project, VCOSS worked with @latrobe to explore how the health system can play a part in recognising Energy Hardship as a social determinant of health.

Read more in VCOSS' submission to Building Effective General Foundational Supports: Priorities for Success🏆.

We know that complicated systems don't work for real people - we're optimistic about the purpose but we urge decision makers to make the most of this opportunity.

It's vital that people with disabilities can get the help and information they need in ways that work for them. The development of General Foundational Supports is an important opportunity for this to happen.

One in ten people with disability in Australia have experienced discrimination. This isn't good enough. We strive with our members to be part of creating and inclusive and diverse community that celebrates everyone. Together we can make a difference.

Today, however, is International Day of People with Disability so please join us in raising awareness for those that we love in our families, in our workplaces and in our communities.

Not just today but every day, VCOSS supports and celebrates the 1 in 5 Australians that live with a disability.

Last chance to register 🖊️. 💻 Online (via Zoom).📅 Tuesday, 3 December.⏰11am.

Thanks to Premier @JacintaAllanMP and Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams for listening to community views about rental fairness issues and taking action to make a real difference for renters struggling to get a fair go from their landlords.

RT @daruvic: The @VCOSS is running their fourth annual Renting in Victoria Survey and they want to hear from everyone who works in the soci….

RT @kidsfirstaus: CEO @nicole_artico & Director Early Childhood Education and Care Jodi Spratling are at the @VCOSS 2024 Recommitting to th….

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It's time to fix the adequacy and security of income support payments for good #raisetherate

In Australia, there are more than 3.32 million people living below the poverty line. That includes 761,000 children. Many of those affected live in deep poverty. If you agree that's not good enough, take action by supporting #fairhousingfuture #raisetherate and #endchildpoverty

RT @NWMelbPHN: What actually is 'thunderstorm asthma', and which groups are most at risk?. For answers to that and more - including the cli….

RT @kidsfirstaus: Register now for the Child Sexual Abuse & Harmful Sexual Behaviours Conference in Melbourne. We're honoured to announce….

RT @CHPVic: Can policy & service settings for single homeless men be improved to meet 21st century realities with 21st century responses? J….

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