SACOSS is deeply disappointed that the Victorian Government has reneged on its commitment to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14. SACOSS clarifies its concerns here: tinyurl.com/653439fh

Our new report on Australia’s child justice approach calls for transformational change that puts child wellbeing first and addresses the root causes of offending by children. Read the full report and its recommendations: loom.ly/_A_P0PU #AusHumanRights

The Electoral Amendment bill is not as simple as just banning donations to political parties. You are invited to a webinar to discover the devil in the detail on Monday 26 August at 1pm. Register here: tinyurl.com/2bwynf8s

A forum led by SACOSS to discuss the social planning required as part of the State Prosperity Plan will be held in Whyalla today. Media release here: tinyurl.com/mswvm576

Reminder: registrations are still open for webinar *today* at 1pm on SA's proposed new political finance laws, and how the devil may be in the detail: events.humanitix.com/the-devil-in-t… (For background, read our joint submission with Australian Democracy Network: sacoss.org.au/joint-submissi…)

Welcome news for those on low or fixed incomes as 210,000 eligible South Australian households will this week receive the state government’s Cost of Living Concession payment of $255.60 in their bank accounts: adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-aus…

What would a permanent, adequate increase to JobSeeker and related payments look like? Analysis from think tank, E61 Institute shows the Coronavirus Supplement paid in 2020 to people receiving JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and related payments succeeded in stimulating spending.

Save the date - Wednesday 6 November – for SACOSS’ major event of the year, Securing the Future: A Community Sector Workforce Summit at the Adelaide convention centre. Register your interest: sacoss.org.au/summit-save-th…

SACOSS, along with Better Renting and Uniting Communities welcome the energy efficiency standards for rental homes introduced by Robert Simms MLC today. Joint media release: tinyurl.com/3dccustt

Less than 1 in 10 South Australian renters believe their rental home has something as basic as adequate ceiling insulation. That’s according to a just-released Better Renting report tinyurl.com/p6njmtr7

Good Things Australia has released the Digital Sisters AI for Good report, understanding AI literacy and digital inclusion, which addresses the general lack of awareness about AI among migrant and refugee women: tinyurl.com/mvy7js5u

This National Child Protection Week features webinars exploring a diverse range of topics related to child protection: napcan.org.au/final-official…

There is still time to access your exclusive pre-sale ticket price for SACOSS’ Securing the Future – A Community Sector Workforce Summit on Wednesday Nov 6. Register your interest: sacoss.org.au/summit-save-th…

Launching National Child Protection Week this week, Commissioner Hollonds made an urgent plea to the Prime Minister to make child wellbeing a priority for National Cabinet. loom.ly/KNKh8Pk #childjustice #childwellbeing #AusHumanRights

Don't wait to submit to the Better Renting Photo Book: we're showing how frequently landlords neglect repairs, maintenance, & your right to a safe place to live by printing a book of your photos & hand-delivering it to MPs in Nov. Link is threaded below, submissions close 13/9!

National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds has today penned an opinion piece in The Guardian, calling out the latest setbacks in Australia for child rights and urging National Cabinet to make child wellbeing a priority. #AusHumanRights #HelpWayEarlier loom.ly/T7ZFYqc

What is the Foundational Economy and what does it mean for the community sector and social inequality? SACOSS is putting on a workshop exploring the issues on Tues 1 October in the Marjorie Black Room. You can register here: sacoss.org.au/foundational-e…