ACTCOSS - ACT Council of Social Service Inc.

26/10/2026

Adapting Together: ACT Community Sector Climate Adaptation Forum

Date: 26 November 2026
Time: 9:30 am to 2:00 pm (Registration starts at 9:00 am)
Location: Ainslie Arts Centre, Gorman House
Cost: Free

Register on the ACTCOSS events and training web page.

From extreme heat and poor air quality to growing pressures on services and infrastructure, climate impacts are already affecting the way community organisations operate in the ACT.

Join Keynote speaker, Emeritus Professor Mark Howden AC, ACT Minister for Climate Change, Environment and Energy, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA, and a panel of climate, policy and community services experts to explore how we can support our communities in an increasingly challenging climate.

We acknowledge the ACT Government's support for this project.

11/10/2026

Adapting Together: ACT Community Sector Climate Adaptation Forum

Date: 26 November 2026
Time: 9:30 am to 2:00 pm (Registration starts at 9:00 am)
Location: Ainslie Arts Centre, Gorman House
Cost: Free

From extreme heat and poor air quality to growing pressures on services and infrastructure, climate impacts are already affecting the way community organisations operate in the ACT.

Join Keynote speaker, Emeritus Professor Mark Howden AC, ACT Minister for Climate Change, Environment and Energy, Ms Suzanne Orr MLA, and a panel of climate, policy and community services experts to explore how we can support our communities in an increasingly challenging climate.

We acknowledge the ACT Government's support for this project.

02/10/2026

Apply your experience in governance and risk management to improve the lives of people living on low-incomes or experiencing disadvantage!

We are looking for a Governance Officer to coordinate governance functions and ensure effective Board and committee processes. Join our friendly team, with a flexible working environment and above award pay and conditions.

Read the position description and apply here: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/actcoss/governance-officer

Applications close 5 October 2026.

02/10/2026

Reminder: applications close on Monday 5 October at 5pm!

Apply your experience in governance and risk management to improve the lives of people living on low-incomes or experiencing disadvantage.

We are looking for a Governance Officer to coordinate governance functions and ensure effective Board and committee processes. Join our friendly team, with a flexible working environment and above award pay and conditions.

Read the position description and apply at Ethical Jobs.
Applications close 5 October 2026.

Apply your experience in governance in a friendly and flexible working environment to improve the lives of people living on low-incomes or experiencing disadvantage.

30/09/2026

Congratulations to Ravi Krishnamurthy, winner of the ACT Multicultural Award.

Ravi is an active and valued member of ACTCOSS. We are grateful for his generous, considered and principled contributions to ACTCOSS and to the whole ACT community.

24/09/2026

ACTCOSS members - does your organisation have an outstanding volunteer manager?

VolunteeringACT is inviting nominations for the 2026 Volunteer Manager of the Year Awards. These awards are an annual celebration for volunteer managers and volunteer management teams in the ACT and surrounding areas.

Awards are presented to an individual volunteer manager or volunteer management teams whose leadership and inclusive practices have shaped and strengthened volunteer programs in an organisation and/or in the Canberra Region. This can include areas such as community work, sport, education, science, culture, arts, or the environment.

Nominations are being accepted for following four award categories:
- Excellence in Inclusion
- Excellence in Best Practice
- Excellence in Community Impact
- Volunteer Management team of the Year

Nominations close 5pm, Tuesday 6 October 2026.

Learn more and submit a nomination today - https://volunteeringact.org.au/volunteermanageroftheyearawards/

If you have any questions, contact the VolunteeringACT events team via email at [email protected] or call on 02 6251 4060

20/09/2026

Apply your experience in governance and risk management to improve the lives of people living on low-incomes or experiencing disadvantage!

We are looking for a Governance Officer to coordinate governance functions and ensure effective Board and committee processes. Join our friendly team, with a flexible working environment and above award pay and conditions.

Read the position description and apply here: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/actcoss/governance-officer

Applications close 5 October 2026.

15/09/2026

Everyone wins when Australia electrifies.

We’re joining with 30+ consumer, business, civil society and research groups to launch a campaign to

Electrification means swapping gas, diesel and petrol for electric alternatives powered by renewable energy, so households, businesses and industry run on cheaper energy that's made in Australia.

Households, transport, agriculture, industry, resources and commercial buildings. It’s time to Electrify Australia! Find out more at electrifyaustralia.org.au

11/09/2026

Yesterday the CDNet steering committee met in-person at the ACTCOSS offices.

Thanks to Fiona (ACTCOSS), Anna (Marymead Catholic Care), Kara (Woden Community Services), Kaelin (Community Services #1), Nicole (ACT Government) and Amy (Capital Region Community Services) for coming out to Weston to talk about how we can best use CDNet to connect people, programs and possibilities across the ACT community and not-for-profit sector.

It’s a joy working with people who have share a vision for how our organisations can support each other and the ACT community.

CDNet is the go-to resource for thousands of people working in, or supporting, the community sector in the ACT. We share daily updates on events, funding, training, and new initiatives that matter to our sector.

Visit cdnet.org.au if you would like to subscribe or share your news.

04/09/2026

Introduction to the ACT Budget: an in-person workshop for community organisations

If you are new to writing budget submissions, or you would like a refresher in this year’s budget context, register now for next Wednesday’s Workshop: Introduction to the ACT Budget.

The workshop will explain the ACT Budget process and key documents.

You can help make sure government really understands what the community and your organisation need.

Date: Wednesday 9 September
Time: 9:30 am to 12.30 pm

Register now in the link below.

Find out about ACTCOSS events, workshops, information sessions and training here.