WACOSS' Vision                                                  A Fairer WA   The WA Council of Social Service, along with its many hundreds of member organisations, has a vision for a Fairer WA.   We want all people to be able to play a full and active role in their communities by being socially included.   All Western Australians must be given access to the services and opportunities necessary for their wellbeing, such as employment, affordable housing, energy, water and food.   To make the vision reality, we need a social plan to address poverty and inequality in a meaningful, targeted and measured way.     WACOSS is: Developing and advocating for policies that promote the wellbeing of all Western Australians, especially those on low and vulnerable incomes; Strengthening the capacity of the Community Services Sector so that we can provide support for those who are disadvantaged or in need; and  Influencing government, business and community to achieve progressive social change.  You are the key to this Fairer WA vision.	This website features key recommendations from the WACOSS Pre-Budget Submission.  This month focuses on housing and homelessness in WA. Please click on the images below for more information.
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	Putting the Pieces Together The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS), the leading peak organisation for the community, represents three hundred member organisations and affiliates, and 810 organisations involved in the provision of services to the community.      Each year, we provide a Pre-Budget Submission to State Government, which outlines our key priority recommendations for how funding should be allocated in the 2009-2010 Budget to meet the immediate and pressing needs of the community.   Built upon the expertise and experience of our sector, this submission is derived from broad consultation with representative peak bodies and developed in collaboration with them. A detailed exploration of the priority issues, together with a complete list of recommendations can be found in the WACOSS 2009-2010 Pre-Budget Consultation Report, available online. Download Putting the Pieces Together   The site's voting tool enables West Australians to compare facts about housing and homelessness in WA, and      then indicate:    1. Where should we be investing money for housing and homelessness in WA? Public Housing Tenants Rights Crisis Accommodation Financial Support  2. Do you think we should be spending more money on housing and homelessness? Yes, I know people who really need help  Yes, it is urgent Yes, It should be a priority for Government Not sure No, I would prefer spending on other priorities