Over the past weeks, ACTCOSS has been calling for the Federal Government to commit to continuing to fund the Equal Remuneration Order (ERO) supplementation for community organisations in the ACT. Our focused advocacy on this issue recognises this as one of the most serious issues facing our sector.
A survey of community service sector leaders (pdf) has found that without the renewal of this funding, community service organisations would be forced to reduce staff or services.
Together with the Australian Council of Social Service, ACTCOSS has asked for the skills and experience of our workforce to be recognised, and our crucial work for the community to be supported through fair pay.
We have told the Government that if this funding is not renewed, not only will important services be further unable to meet demand, but permanent job losses and cuts to services will follow. This is unacceptable as people will not be able to get the help they desperately need, such as emergency food relief, affordable housing or mental health services.
As we celebrated International Women’s Day on Sunday, we are reminded of the impact losing the ERO would have on our community service sector workforce made up of 80% women, and how this would undermine our progress towards gender equality.
We encourage our members to speak out about what impact of losing the ERO would be on the vulnerable members of society their crucial services serve, and call for the Federal Government to commit to #fairfunding4fairpay using this hashtag on social media.
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 Dr Emma Campbell
Chief Executive Officer
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There are 3 job notices this week.
Would your organisation like to advertise? See the end of eNotices for more details.
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Be sure to check out the Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander dates of significance & events below!
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ACTCOSS and YWCA Canberra call on federal government to mark International Women’s Day with a commitment to equal pay
Joint media release, 6 Mar 2020: Ahead of International Women’s Day, ACTCOSS and YWCA Canberra are calling on the federal government to commit to equal pay for workers in the community sector. Read the media release
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Stimulus - focus on low-income and housing action
Media release, 5 Mar 2020: ACTCOSS is urging the ACT Government to prioritise investment in social housing infrastructure when proposing to the federal government new measures to stimulate the economy. Read the media release
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ACTCOSS calls on the ACT Government to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14
Media release, 3 Mar 2020: ACTCOSS has called on the ACT Government to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 years old from the current level of 10 years old. Read the media release | Read the submission
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[Next week!] Member Forum: ACT election + bushfire response inquiry - 16 Mar
Please join us at our next ACTCOSS Member Forum, focusing on planning for the upcoming 2020 ACT election to be held on Saturday 17 October 2020. We will revisit member asks and priorities for the election and discuss the rapidly changing context and strategies as we head into the 2020 campaign period. We will also provide members with an overview on electoral requirements for community organisations in the ACT.
ACTCOSS will also be seeking feedback from members to contribute to a submission to the Senate Inquiry on lessons to be learned in relation to the preparation and planning for, response to and recovery efforts following the 2019-20 Australian bushfire season.
When: Monday 16 March 2020, 4pm to 6pm
Where: ACTCOSS offices, 1/6 Gritten Street, Weston
RSVP & more info: actcoss@actcoss.org.au, 02 6202 7200
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HR Peer Network meeting - 29 Mar
Interested to learn more about Indigenous recruitment and retention?
ACTCOSS invites interested organisations in the sector to join the upcoming Human Resources Peer Network meeting focusing on Indigenous recruitment and retention to be held on 19 March, 9.30am to 11.30am. There are limited spaces so RSVP early!
When: Thursday 29 March 2020, 9.30am to 11.30am
Where: ACTCOSS Meeting Room, 1/6 Gritten Street, Weston. Free parking.
Cost: FREE! Space limited. Please RSVP
RSVP by emailing Anna at anna.cirocco@actcoss.org.au
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Reconciliation Peer Network Meeting - 21 May
SAVE THE DATE
If your organisation is working on a RAP (Reconciliation Action Plan) or on reconciliation initiatives and activities, please join this meeting.
ACTCOSS also encourages interested organisations in the sector to join the Reconciliation Peer Network group to develop connections and network amongst other organisations working on reconciliation. For more info please contact Anna Cirocco on 6202 7234.
When: Thursday 21 May 2020, 10am to 11.30am
Where: ACTCOSS Hub Meeting Room, 1/6 Gritten Street, Weston. Free parking.
Cost: FREE!
Register online
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Reconciliation
[Next week!] [Full, waitlist only] Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Education Program, 20 Mar, 9.30am to 4.30pm $330-$390
Strategic Indigenous Awareness with Grant Sarra, 24 April, 9.30am-4.30pm, $300-$360
Cultural Awareness on Country Tour with Richie Allan, 1 May, 9am-4.30pm, $540-660
Reconciliation Peer Network meeting, 21 May, 10am to 11.30am, FREE!
Other learning & development events
[This week!] Cross-Sector Networking Forum: navigating the NDIS system, 12 Mar, 10am to 12pm, FREE!
Cross-Sector Information Session: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Focus, 26 Mar, 10am to 11am, FREE!
Opening up Equality in the ACT: The New Discrimination Grounds, and Beyond, 7 Apr, 9.30am to 1pm, FREE!
Peer network events
ACT Social Enterprise Peer Network meeting, 21 Apr, 5.30pm to 7pm, FREE!
ACT CASP Peer Network meeting, 12 May, 10am to 11.30am, FREE!
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Response to reporting of one-off social security payments in economic stimulus package
ACOSS media release, 10 Mar 2020: “While we would welcome a substantial payment delivered now and another delivered in the Budget, the most effective step the government can take, both from an economic and social perspective, is to increase the base rate of Newstart." ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie said. Read the media release
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Small business calls for economic stimulus to include Newstart increase
ACOSS media release, 7 Mar 2020: The Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia and ACOSS have joined forces to call for an increase to Newstart to be included in the Federal Government’s imminent economic stimulus package. Read the media release
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Commit to Fair Funding for Fair Pay this International Women’s Day
ACOSS media release, 6 Mar 2020: Ahead of International Women’s Day, ACOSS is calling on the Federal Government to commit to renewing funding for the feminised community service sector, which is made up of 80 per cent women. Read the media release
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GDP figures and coronavirus underscore need for effective economic stimulus targeted to those with greatest need
ACOSS media release, 4 Mar 2020: Following the release of the National Accounts today, ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie will address the Australian Investment Council this evening to outline key measures to boost the economy while acting on poverty, inequality, homelessness and climate change. Read the media release
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Take action on Raise the Rate
[This week!] Attend the Raise the Rate Supporters National Teleconference
When: Friday 13 March 2020, 12pm to 1.30pm
Where: online, via a computer or phone
Register online
1. Share personal stories about living on current income support payments.
You are encouraged to create your own lived experience image/video content if you have capacity, or you can share content from the Raise the Rate website or ACOSS's social media channels Facebook and Twitter.
2. Call MPs & senators to pledge to the campaign.
The priority for ACT is to contact Senator Zed Seselja. See his office details or contact him via email senator.seselja@aph.gov.au or Facebook or Twitter.
3. Ask your personal or your organisation's followers to sign and join the national campaign online.
Access more resources to support the Raise the Rate campaign
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Mental Health and the LGBTQI Community - 11 Mar
Although many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) Australians live healthy and happy lives, research has demonstrated that a disproportionate number experience poorer mental health outcomes directly related to experiences of stigma, prejudice, discrimination and abuse on the basis of being LGBTI.
If you or someone you know would like to find out more about services available in Canberra, then please come along to find out more from Tom Skelton, Counsellor, from the Aids Action Council ACT in a casual, community setting.
When: Wednesday 11 March 2020, 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Where: Front Gallery Cafe, Wattle St, Lyneham
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ACT Senior Practitioner Seminar - 13 Mar
This is the 6th event in the seminar series, which showcases local and interstate evidence-based approaches for the reduction and elimination of restrictive practices.
The seminar is free, but places are limited. Please register to attend:
- Morning session: 9am to 12.30pm: includes speakers from Feros Care, occupational therapy, social work and education backgrounds, with a focus on the role of assessment in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Afternoon session: 1pm to 4pm: will consider the principles of assessment within a PBS framework as practically applied to effective behaviour support practice. It is intended that this will be an interactive workshop drawing on the collective experience of the group.
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Free event: Welcome 2 Canberra Expo - 17 Mar
Welcome 2 Canberra Support Service assists new Canberrans to make Canberra their home. It provides access to relevant information and assistance primarily in the first five years of arrival in Canberra.
Guides who speak the most common languages of new Canberrans will assist you throughout the Expo.
- Hear from the Minister of Multicultural Affairs, Mr Chris Steel MLA
- Learn about ACT services
- Understand your rights
- Visit the ACT Courts and Civic Library
When: Tuesday 17 March 2020, 10am to 4pm
Where: Function Room, Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre Level 2, North Building ,180 London Circuit, Canberra
Contact: Call 1800 512 234 or email info@welcome2canberra.com.au for more info
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Maximising consumer outcomes from retail electricity markets: Gill Owen Forum - 18 Mar
Ash Salardini, the 2019 Gill Owen Scholar, will speak at Energy Consumers Australia's forum about his report - Maximising consumer outcomes from retail electricity markets. His recommendations include market reforms as well as policy initiatives to assist vulnerable households and especially, regional and rural consumers, who are not receiving good results from competition.
In addition, a panel of speakers will discuss the work being done in the ACT to help consumers navigate the energy transition.
When: Wednesday 18 March 2020, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Where: QT Canberra Hotel, 1 London Circuit, Canberra
Register online
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ACT Policing Community Forum - 19 Mar
ACT Policing and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body invite you to their next community forum. The Chief Police Officer for the ACT will lead the discussion on ACT Policing’s response to the Whole of Government Agreement & Justice Action Plan. Light afternoon tea provided.
When: Thursday 19 March 2020, 1pm to 3pm
Where: Boomanulla Oval meeting room, 34 Goyder Street, Narrabundah
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Stand with Indigenous leaders for health & justice: National Close the Gap Day - 19 Mar
Organising and running a National Close the Gap Day activity is easy and fun. You are invited to host a NCTGD event in your household, workplace or community. The activities can be as big or small as you like, just tell us what you are planning and spread the word that you care about this issue.
Register your support today for National Close the Gap Day on 19 March – each activity plays a vital role helping to advocate for health equality.
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ACT Seniors Week events: 23 - 29 March
ACT Seniors Week will be held in and around Canberra, 23 – 29 March. COTA ACT is proud to host the following three unmissable events:
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) information
The latest information about COVID-19 in the ACT community will be updated as necessary on the ACT Health Directorate website. This page has information for healthcare workers in the ACT, translated information for the ACT’s Chinese community, and links to other resources, including a poster about how to prevent the spread of germs, and a factsheet on COVID-19.
The website for the ACT Chief Health Officer Alerts also contains information, and includes alerts for General Practitioners and Community Health Professionals and Pharmacists.
The Commonwealth Department of Health website is updated daily with the latest medical advice, official reports and resources for the general public and health professionals, including information in Simplified Chinese and Farsi.
Information about COVID-19 is also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the national Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080.
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Winnunga AHCS February 2020 Newsletter
Check out the February 2020 edition (pdf) of the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services newsletter.
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Mentally Healthier Workplaces Pledge
The Pledge aims to promote a stronger and happier workforce by encouraging positive mental health practices in the workplace. It focuses on six key actions areas: 1. Design jobs to minimise harm, 2. Promote positive factors, 3. Strengthen resilience, 4. Intervene early, 5. Support recovery, 6. Reduce stigma.
Visit the Healthier Work website for more info, including on how to get involved or ring 02 6205 1079.
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Suburban Land Agency Board vacancy
The Suburban Land Agency is a statutory authority responsible for delivering the ACT Government’s suburban development program.
It is current looking for Board Members that will add to the expertise in the following fields:
- Affordable housing, community housing and public housing
- Social inclusion and community building.
Read more and apply by 13 March 2020
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Sexism is still alive and kicking in 2020
YWCA Canberra's survey of nearly 1100 women last year revealed that just over half of all respondents had experienced sexism in the preceding 12 months. For women aged 18-24, this figure was 80%.
Read more in this opinion piece (paywall)
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Contribute to decision making
Find consultations and other ways you can contribute to decision making.
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Draft plan for the gas network for 2021-2026
Evoenergy has released its draft plan for the gas network for 2021-2026. The final gas plan will have implications for the affordability, safety, and reliability of gas supply in the ACT.
Evoenergy are seeking feedback by 2 April 2020. Feedback can be sent directly to consumerfeedback@evoenergy.com.au
ACTCOSS will be making a submission to Evoenergy on the draft plan, focusing on impacts for people living on low incomes and experiencing disadvantage in the ACT and for not-for-profit community organisations. If you intend to make a submission, or if you would like to provide any input into the ACTCOSS submission please contact Geoff Buchanan, Senior Policy Officer, on 02 6202 7222 or geoff.buchanan@actcoss.org.au
[This week] Draft plan consumer deep dive - 12 Mar
Evoenergy will be exploring key elements of the draft plan in Part A with consumers, and they will also deliver their response to the Citizens’ Jury recommendations report (pdf).
When: Thursday, 12 March 2020, 3pm to 7pm
Where: ActewAGL House Foyer, 40 Bunda Street, Canberra
Register online
Draft plan community roadshow - 27 Feb to 25 Mar
Evoenergy is also holding drop-in sessions at community centres where you can ask questions and share your opinions about their future plans, and the draft gas plan.
When: [This week!] Thu 12 Mar 10.30am to 1.30pm
Where: Gungahlin Library (main library floor upstairs), Cnr Hibberson St & Gozzard St, Gungahlin
When: [This week!] Fri 13 Mar 11.30am to 2.30pm
Where: Queanbeyan Library Meeting Room, 253 Crawford St, Queanbeyan
When: Mon 16 Mar, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Where: Bungendore Community Centre, Corner of Majara Street and Turallo Street, Bungendore
When: Tue 17 Mar, 7.30pm to 9pm
Where: Belconnen Library Community Room, 12 Chandler Street, Belconnen
When: Thu 19 Mar, 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Where: Belconnen Library, 12 Chandler Street, Belconnen
For more drop-in sessions event details, expand the 'Events' section on the Evoenergy web page
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[This week!] ACT Climate Change Council Community Forums - 5-13 Mar 2020
ACT Climate Change Council invites you to join us to share your experiences during the extreme events that occurred this summer.
How were you and your community affected by this shocking summer of extreme weather events? What helped you to cope? How can we as a community be better prepared in future?
Your participation is vital to making Canberra's response to climate change strong, effective and equitable. Register before 2pm on the day to attend:
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Electricity Feed-in Code update: consultation paper
The Electricity Feed-in Code has been amended to ensure that the Code is consistent with the new Consumer Protection Code that will come into effect on 1 July 2020.
The Commission is inviting submissions on the draft of the amended Code until 5 April 2020.
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ICRC retail electricity price investigation 2020-24
The ICRC has released a draft report and proposed price direction for standing offer prices for the supply of electricity to small customers on ActewAGL’s regulated tariffs from 1 July 2020. The draft report also sets out the Commission’s draft recommendations to improve the transparency and comparability in the ACT retail electricity market.
Written submissions on the draft report close Friday, 20 March 2020. Find out more
Please get in touch with Geoff Buchanan, Senior Policy Officer via geoff.buchanan@actcoss.org.au or 02 6202 7222 if you’re also intending to make a submission or if you’d like to talk to ACTCOSS about ours.
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Commonwealth Government consultations
Please see the Parliament of Australia's website for a list of all current Senate, House and Joint Committee inquiries accepting public submissions.
[NEW!] The National Suicide Prevention Adviser’s initial advice, closes 30 Apr 2020
Implementation of the National Redress Scheme, closes 29 May 2020
[Closing soon!] National Medical Workforce Strategy, closes 17 Mar 2020
Cooperative workplace and industrial relations, closes 26 Mar 2020
Future of the Volunteer Management Activity, closes 27 Mar 2020
Strengthening the civil compliance and enforcement framework, closes 3 Apr 2020
Unifying the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia, closes 4 Apr 2020
Homelessness in Australia, closes 9 Apr 2020
Lessons to be learned in relation the Australian bushfire season 2019-20, closes 9 Apr 2020
NDIS Workforce, closes 14 Apr 2020
Services, support and life outcomes for autistic people in Australia, closes 14 Apr 2020
Inquiry into the human rights of women and girls in the Pacific, closes 18 May 2020
General issues around the implementation and performance of the NDIS, closes 30 June 2020
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2020 Volunteering Awards, Canberra region open
Following a summer of bushfires and storms, where volunteers have been key to emergency response, community support and rebuilding, now is the time to recognise our volunteers.
Held during National Volunteer Week, the Volunteering Awards acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding contribution of volunteers who willingly give their time and skills to our community around the Canberra region.
Read more and nominate. Applications close 6 April 2020. For more info call 02 6251 4060 or email events@volunteeringact.org.au
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Supporting women’s safety and participation grants
The Women’s Safety Grants, totalling $100,000, will support projects to reduce violence against women and their children. The Participation Grants, totalling $80,000, will support innovative projects that improve the status of women and girls in the ACT.
If you have an innovative idea or proposal to assist women in the community to feel safe, respected and reach their full potential, you should apply. Both individuals and community organisations are encouraged to apply.
Read more and apply. Applications close 23 March 2020. For more info call 02 6207 8830 or email communityparticipation@act.gov.au
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The Yarrabi Bamirr (Walk Tall) Grant
The Justice and Community Safety Directorate is seeking to appoint skilled and experienced organisation/s to deliver the Justice Reinvestment Program, Yarrabi Bamirr. The Yarrabi Bamirr Grant has been established to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in contact with the justice system.
It is available for organisations to support the Yarrabi Bamirr Program over 3 years. The grant amount will be determined by the number of families each organisation will support.
Read the grant info (pdf) and program delivery guide (pdf). Applications close 4pm, Thu 26 March 2020. For more info or to discuss, email Caroline.Marsh@act.gov.au or call 02 6205 3715.
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Seniors Grants
The Seniors Grants Program provides funding for projects that promote seniors as valued members of the ACT community and enable their active participation in community life.
The Program has a particular emphasis on supporting projects which address the elder abuse, enhanced social inclusion and the needs of diverse seniors, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse seniors.
Read more and apply. Applications close 30 March 2020. For more info call 02 6207 8830 or email communityparticipation@act.gov.au
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Veterans Grants
The primary aim of the Veterans Grants Program is to support veterans and their families' wellbeing and social inclusion.
To best meet the needs of the veteran community, a focus on ageing veterans, contemporary veterans and veterans’ families might be considered collectively or separately as the focus of the grant application.
Read more and apply. Applications close 30 March 2020. For more info call 02 6205 4286 or email communityparticipation@act.gov.au
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2019-20 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations can apply for Cultural Grants to support cultural Integrity, and /or Leadership Grants which support community leadership.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals can also apply for Scholarship Grants to support your engagement in learning and positive generational experiences.
Read more and apply. Applications close 31 March 2020. For more info call 02 6207 9784 or email communityparticipation@act.gov.au
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 Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander dates of significance & events
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ANNIVERSARY: Meeting Place
12 March 1913
Canberra is officially named, believed to be derived from the Aboriginal word ‘Kamberra’ to describe 'meeting place'.
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ANNIVERSARY: Closure of communities
12 March 2015
Reconciliation Australia releases a statement on the closure of remote Aboriginal communities in WA, ‘Living on Country represents more than a “lifestyle choice” ’.
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National Close the Gap Day - 19 Mar 2020
National Close the Gap Day (NCTGD) is a national day of action for Indigenous health equality. The Close the Gap campaign is led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and supported by mainstream health and advocacy organisations from around the country.
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International Day for the Elimination for Racial Discrimination - 21 Mar 2020
Proclaiming the Day in 1966, the General Assembly called on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. Racism and intolerance can take various forms — from denying individuals the basic principles of equality to fuelling ethnic hatred that may lead to genocide — all of which can destroy lives and fracture communities.
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Tips for your organisation
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Employee engagement
Establishing a culture of employee engagement is vital for staff satisfaction and retention. It also increases productivity and the chance of success in reaching the organisation’s goals. Here are 5 ways to establish a positive workplace culture of employee engagement that acknowledges and values its employees.
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How to collect member feedback
Gathering member feedback - and taking action on the results - can help you target your programs, build community, and increase member satisfaction. This guide will show you how to go about collecting feedback from your members.
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Coordination of health care: experiences of barriers to accessing health services among patients aged 45 and over 2016
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, March 2020
Patients with a usual place of care only, were more likely to report poor information sharing than those with a usual GP. 12% of patients aged 45–54 did not receive enough information about their care compared with 6% aged 65 and over. Remote area GPs were less likely to be informed of patients’ last specialist visit compared with major city GPs.
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The PIPA project: Positive Interventions for Perpetrators of Adolescent violence in the home (AVITH)
Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety, March 2020
This project examined legal and service interventions for perpetrators of adolescent violence in the home (AVITH) across three jurisdictions (Vic, WA and Tas) at different stages of legislative, policy and definitional development. It provides recommendations for policy makers, practitioners and service providers to increase understanding and develop a considered systemic response to AVITH.
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The social supply of pharmaceutical opioids
Australian Institute of Criminology, March 2020
This study explores the prevalence, predictors and nature of the ‘social supply’ of pharmaceutical opioids among police detainees. It finds that more than half of the police detainees who had used pharmaceutical opioids for non-medical purposes had accessed these drugs through social supply methods. Almost all of these individuals had sourced the opioids from family and friends without paying and the remainder had swapped other drugs for them.
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Measure for measure: gender equality in Australia
Per Capita, March 2020
Australia has fallen from 15th to 44th on the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index over the last 12 years. This report tracks the life cycle of Australian women, from early childhood, through education, employment, unpaid work, parenting and care, to retirement and old age, and shows where they have less social and economic power.
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Respect@Work: national inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces
Australian Human Rights Commission, March 2020
Through the package of recommendations in this report, the Commission proposes a new approach for government, employers and the community to better prevent and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace and provide leadership and innovation in addressing this complex and difficult issue.
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Gender inequality in Australia’s labour market: a factbook
Alison Pennington, Jim Stanford, Centre for Future Work, March 2020
This factbook describes the all-round economic and social status of women in Australia using 18 indicators. It describes the status of Australian women today in numerous areas of life: work, income, education and training, family life, safety, retirement, and more.
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Reimagining job sharing
University of New South Wales, March 2020
This report proposes new models for job sharing that seeks to increase gender equality in the workforce, with a focus on senior levels of management. It allows for more flexible responsibilities and working hours between professionals at different stages of their careers through inter-generational sharing, flexible time-based sharing and vertical sharing.
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Report to the Australian Senate on anti-competitive and other practices by health insurers and providers in relation to private health insurance
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, March 2020
In 2018-19, consumers paid over $24.5 billion in private health insurance premiums, an increase of over $661 million or 2.8% from 2017-18. $15.4 billion of hospital benefits was paid to consumers by insurers and $5.3 billion of extras treatment benefits. The number of hospital policies with an excess or co-payment continued to increase slightly from 84% to 85%.
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Reshaping infrastructure for a net zero emissions future
Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, ClimateWorks Australia, Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council, March 2020
Around 70% of Australia’s emissions are associated with infrastructure projects. This issues paper considers challenges and opportunities for infrastructure bodies, governments, professional and industry associations, investors, designers, builders to support the transition to net zero emissions.
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Infrastructure priority list: project and initiative summaries 2020
Infrastructure Australia, March 2020
The 2020 Infrastructure Priority List features 37 new infrastructure proposals, added since the publication of the last Priority List in February 2019. 11 proposals on the list have been updated to reflect new proponents, progresses to new stages, or a project becoming more time-critical.
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The budget surplus objective: An example of how economics is broken
The Australia Institute, March 2020
By mid-2020, Australian government debt will be only 19.5% of GDP, a very low figure. With interest rates so low, economic growth will see debt decrease as a share of GDP, so there is no urgency in paying off Government debt. With Australia’s economy already sluggish, the Government should stimulate the economy through spending on public services.
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 Job Notices
For a small fee, your community organisation can submit a job notice to appear here in ACTCOSS eNotices and on the ACTCOSS website.
[NEW!] Adjunct Childcare Worker - Perinatal Wellbeing Centre
Applications close: 23 March 2020
[NEW!] Part-time Client Services Officer - Early Morning Centre
Applications close: 24 March 2020
[NEW!] Executive Assistant to the CEO - Community Services #1
Applications close: 27 March 2020
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Event advertising in eNotices: Do you have a conference, training course, fundraising function or other event with an entry fee that you'd like to advertise in eNotices? For a small fee we can include events relevant to the community sector. Spaces are limited. Please contact communications@actcoss.org.au for more information. Free events do not incur a fee.
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