This report examines feedback from the community sector and the public on the discussion paper for the Victorian Government's Sector Service Reform project. A snapshot from the consultations captures the top 5 priorities for reform as being to: Focus more on outcomes. Increase collaboration across services. Explore new funding models and improve reporting and database...

While most young Victorians do well, many face challenges as they move from childhood to adulthood, including homelessness, mental health issues, family violence, abuse and neglect, drug and alcohol issues and involvement in the criminal justice system. One in five young people do not have anyone in their lives to turn to for help and...

As a contribution to the Victorian Government’s Service Sector Reform Project, this paper has been developed by the Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) to shape discussions within government and across community sector organisations to support better outcomes for those who use social services. 10 priority areas to improve government and community services to achieve...

This article looks at funding arrangements with government agencies, that are constant and complex concerns for the community sector. Myles McGregor-Lowndes and Amanda McBratney show in this three page article how the Productivity Commmission has found some early answers that should not go on the backburner. The Productivity Commission clearly established that all is not...

The community sector is a vital contributor to Victoria’s economic and social wellbeing. Through a combination of government and private sector funding, volunteer work, and fundraising and philanthropic support, the sector provides a vast and essential network of frontline services to our community’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged members. The diverse range of services include disability...