Discussion paper
Universal housing, universal benefits
'Universal Housing, Universal Benefits' is about the provision of appropriate, whole-of-life housing that is accessible to and meets the future needs of all Victorians.
Report
You might as well just stay at home
This 2007 research aimed to document the transport experiences, and suggested improvements to the transport system, for one potentially transport disadvantaged group – young mothers and their children. Focus group interviews and surveys were conducted with 45 young mums from around Melbourne, Albury-Wodonga and Whittington, Geelong. When we asked young mums what it is like...
Report
Who's carrying the can? a report into youth services gaps in Victoria
This report highlights the gaps in generalist youth support services in Victoria and the impacts of these gaps on both young people and existing youth and community service providers. The report includes a number of specific recommendations which are aimed at improving the life chances of all young people in Victoria, including developing an integrated...
Report
Sustaining a fairer Victoria
VCOSS's state budget submission for 2006-07 identifies a range of priority investments to ensure that Victoria achieves social, economic, environmental and cultural sustainability.
Report
The bulk billing crisis: a Victorian perspective
Thia report documents the decline in bulk billing rates, the increase in copayments, and the decrease in people visiting GPs for each Victorian federal electorate. It also documents the level of socioeconomic disadvantage and wellbeing for each Victorian federal electorate and for each Victorian local government area. The report was released by a coalition of...