The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is a national advocate for people affected by poverty, disadvantage and inequality, and the peak council for community services nationally. The new research by the ACOSS and UNSW Poverty and Inequality Partnership, looks […]
Tucker Foundation Grants
The Tucker Foundation is focussed on supporting registered charitable organisations who are actively making a positive difference in the lives of humans, animals and the natural environment. Their aim is to support organisations with the provision of grants up to […]
Economic Disadvantage in NSW
This report, Mapping Economic Disadvantage in New South Wales, was commissioned by the New South Wales Council of Social Service (NCOSS). NCOSS is the peak body for health and community services in NSW. NCOSS works to progress social justice and […]
Foodbank Hunger Report 2019
Executive Summary – Extract Despite Australia’s Reputation as a Wealthy Country, Food Insecurity is a Reality for an Increasing Number of People In the last year, more than one in five Australians (21%) have been in a situation where they […]
New report shows three million Australians living in poverty
Analysis by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) and UNSW Sydney shows national poverty rates remain high despite Australia experiencing decades of uninterrupted economic growth. The Poverty in Australia 2018 Report, launched by ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie at the […]