Urgent call to increase ACT community sector funding after plummet ACTCOSS wants the next government to increase this. The Canberra Times · Oct 25, 2024
More forgo parenthood as pressure of living costs, climate bear down ACT now has nation's lowest fertility rate. The Canberra Times · Sep 7, 2024
Report reveals how much cost of living in Canberra has risen There's been a more than 20 per cent increase in essentials. The Canberra Times · Aug 20, 2024
Social housing decline 'greatest policy failure', Canberra groups say Groups are demanding change ahead of the election. The Canberra Times · Aug 9, 2024
Low-income households to be hit by 'double-whammy' in gas switch-off A new report from ACTCOSS highlights the difficulties of low-income families. The Canberra Times · Aug 13, 2023
Govt prefers targeted program rather than free public transport: Barr The ACT government is prepared to examine expanding concessions. The Canberra Times · Jun 22, 2023
Govt urged to consider free public transport, income-based fines The call comes as the price of essentials in the ACT has soared. The Canberra Times · Jun 21, 2023
Some households to face soaring bills during ACT's 'electrification' But a new report identifies several ways the government could make it fairer. The Canberra Times · Jan 31, 2023
38,000 living in poverty in Australia's wealthiest city this Christmas In Australia's city with the highest median income, 38,000 people will be living below the poverty line this Christmas. ABC News · Dec 24, 2022
The ACT government’s public housing overhaul is seeing hundreds of relocations, but Jenny Field is saying no As Housing ACT works to relocate some public housing tenants, residents like Jenny Field are faced with the "distressing" prospect of moving from a beloved home. ABC News · Jun 17, 2022
Ministers reject claims of housing relocation review The ACT government has traded barbs with the ACT Council of Social Service over the territory's public housing renewal program. The Canberra Times · Apr 4, 2022