ACOSS Australian Council Of Social Service

ACOSS is a national advocate for action to reduce poverty and inequality and the peak body for the community services sector in Australia. With a membership network comprising hundreds of community organisations and a Council of Social Service in every State and Territory, we are a powerful voice for fair and just social and economic policy. Established in 1956, ACOSS aims to reduce poverty and inequality by: - Leading and supporting advocacy initiatives with the community service and charity sector and acting as an independent non-party political voice - Developing and promoting socially and economically responsible public policy and action by government, community and business Our values: - ACOSS recognises the right of all people in Australia to opportunity, justice and equity. - We acknowledge the importance of making a positive difference to the well-being of disadvantaged people in Australia. - We value national policy solutions that are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. - We respect the civil, social, economic and cultural contributions of all individuals and communities. - We recognise the heritage and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the need for action which advances reconciliation and justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia.