Key stakeholders and peak body organisations are today asking the government to agree, and the opposition and crossbench to ensure, current flaws in the Children and Young People (Oversight and Advocacy Bodies) Bill 2016 are addressed.
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SACOSS is the South Australian Council of Social Service, the peak body for the non-government health and community services sector in South Australia.
SACOSS does not accept poverty, inequity or injustice. We will be a powerful and representative voice that leads and supports our community to take actions that achieve our vision of justice, opportunity and shared wealth for all South Australians. We will hold to account governments, business, and communities for actions that disadvantage vulnerable people
Latest News
Sector demands change to strengthen Children's Commissioner Bill
30 September 2016
Bad Sportsmanship in Bookies Tax Campaign
17 August 2016
The South Australian Council of Social Service today called the conduct of corporate bookmaker Sportsbet outrageous and unsporting, and called on the state government to push ahead with its planned wagering tax.
SACOSS releases Cost of Living Report & data showing poor people cutting back on essentials like food
4 August 2016
The South Australian Council of Social Service today released its latest Cost of Living Update, including a survey of over 500 low income households. The survey findings, which come against a backdrop of further social security cuts, show that respondents are suffering significant financial pressure and deprivation, and are being forced to cut-back on essential items including food, utilities and medical treatment.
