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We raise awareness of the causes and effects of poverty, and advocate for change. We are the peak body for Victoria's community sector. CEO

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    19 Dec 2016

    We need a society and an economy that works for . Read our Victorian budget submission at

    VCOSS 2017 state budget submission
    Lets empower #allvictorians to succeed.
    8 retweets 9 likes
  2. 12 hours ago
    Replying to

    Full story at and on ABC1 at 7:30pm AEST.

    1 retweet 1 like
  3. 12 hours ago

    The former head of Parkville College will tell 7.30 tonight the treatment of kids in adult prison is akin to "torture".

    and
    3 replies 13 retweets 8 likes
  4. Retweeted
    Apr 2

    What causes youth ? A hint: it's not drugs & rebellion. Get the facts

    10 retweets 5 likes
  5. Retweeted
    Apr 2

    Another investigation into Vic's youth justice is under way as human rights lawyers take the gov to court.

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  6. Retweeted
    Apr 2

    . talks about challenges facing the social sector and why he's proud of

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  7. Retweeted
    Mar 31

    Is Victoria in the middle of a ‘mass youth crime wave’? and have prepared the :

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  8. Apr 2

    We have a problem when healthy food is more expensive than junk. "Meals take a healthy bite from parents' wallets"

    and
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  9. Mar 31

    Is Victoria in the middle of a ‘mass youth crime wave’? and have prepared the :

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  10. Mar 29
    Replying to

    And it's something we (and others) have been calling for over many years.

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  11. Mar 29

    This is fantastic. Drug Courts cut criminal reoffening by about a third AND help offenders rebuild their lives. Win-win.

    . launching Melbourne CBD Drug Court - expansion of Dandenong Drug Court, capacity for 170 more offenders
    4 replies 33 retweets 32 likes
  12. Retweeted
    Mar 28

    Free legal advice is essential for domestic violence survivors, , tenancy advise, finincial advocacy, and so much more. No cuts

    Starving community legal centers of money hurts people who are vulnerable or facing a crisis. We need
    3 retweets 3 likes
  13. Mar 29

    And we have high costs of living, insecure work practices, underemployment, an overheated housing market, rising inequality... etc.

    Most people on are breadwinners: "And we have one of the highest (wages) in the developed world"
    8 retweets 9 likes
  14. Mar 29

    What will weekend pay cuts mean for Australia's lowest paid workers? It will be devastating. Our CEO Emma King will be on ABC Melb shortly.

    , and
    3 retweets 5 likes
  15. Retweeted
    Mar 28

    Starving community legal centers of money hurts people who are vulnerable or facing a crisis. We need

    26 retweets 18 likes
  16. Retweeted
    Mar 27

    Well worth a read...

    "Ageist stereotypes can be disempowering and take away older people’s agency and power." Guest blog on 👉
    2 retweets 1 like
  17. Mar 28

    Starving community legal centers of money hurts people who are vulnerable or facing a crisis. We need

    26 retweets 18 likes
  18. Mar 28

    Human rights and housing expert Bill Swannie states the case against the City of Melb's unjust homelessness ban.

    , , and
    8 retweets 4 likes
  19. Mar 27

    "Ageist stereotypes can be disempowering and take away older people’s agency and power." Guest blog on 👉

    1 retweet 3 likes
  20. Mar 27

    Making water companies adopt a family violence policy is a positive initiative. It should be rolled out further.

    1 retweet
  21. Mar 27

    New guest blog from VCOSS member (part of ): 'The many faces of elder abuse'.

    5 retweets 3 likes

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