Victoria is a strong, prosperous and vibrant community. Few, if any, of the challenges we confront are genuinely unable to be overcome. Working together, we have the expertise and affluence to deliver a good life for every Victorian.

Overcoming the state’s challenges requires two key ingredients: the commitment, vision and determination of our political leaders, and the authentic involvement of the wider Victorian community.

This document presents a vision for Victoria that has the attainment of ‘a good life’ at its core.

VCOSS believes a good life should be central to the policy platform of every political party contesting the 2018 Victorian election.

• Everyone instinctively grasps the concept of a good life. It means:
• having a safe and affordable place to call home
• affording the basics, paying for food, energy, transport and general costs of living
• having a great education to grow and develop our talents, leading to a job with security and a decent wage
• prioritising health, with support to recover from illness and manage disabilities
• living free from violence, abuse and neglect, and
• being part of a community with friends and loved ones.