VCOSS Community Sector Summit

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Join us for the must-attend VCOSS event of the year. 

We’re thrilled to announce the VCOSS Community Sector Summit – the first major gathering of Victoria’s community sector of its kind since before COVID. This flagship event will bring leaders from across the social and community sector together to spark new ideas, explore shared challenges, and build momentum for coordinated action and change. 

As Victoria prepares to enter an election year, the Summit will explore the forces shaping our society and the big issues for our sector today. We’ll be joined by an incredible line-up of speakers including: 

• The Hon Jacinta Allan MP, Premier of Victoria  

• Sarah Davies AM, Chair of the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission Advisory Board and CEO of the Alannah & Madeline Foundation 

• Dr Alison Roberts from the Australian Government’s Productivity Commission, one of the key commissioners driving its current inquiry into the care economy  

• Prof Jo Barraket AM, Director of the Melbourne Social Equity Institute   

• Kos Samaras and Tony Barry, political analysts and electoral messaging experts from Redbridge Group 

Across four sector-spanning streams, attendees will workshop what we want to see and how we’ll influence system change towards a Victoria free of poverty and disadvantage.

The Summit will take place at Melbourne Town Hall on Monday, 6 October from 9am onwards.

VCOSS member organisations will receive two complimentary tickets to the Summit, as well as a significant discount on additional tickets. VCOSS individual members and supporters are invited to attend for free. We would love to see as many people as possible there on the day. 

Registrations will close on Friday, 19 September. Please register early to help us plan for this special occasion. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE SUMMIT?

The VCOSS Community Sector Summit is designed for all people in a leadership role within the community and social services sector, including those from frontline social service organisations, peak bodies, consumer advocacy and awareness groups. 

In particular, we encourage attendance by:   

• Chair and board directors  

• CEO and senior executives  

• Senior managers  

• Policy and advocacy leads   

• Emerging leaders wanting to develop a broader view of the community sector  

Please feel free to share an invitation with relevant people in your organisation. 

TICKET INFORMATION

The VCOSS Community Sector Summit is open to everyone, but only people working within the community and social service sector will be invited to participate in the afternoon workshops. 

VCOSS member organisations will receive two complimentary tickets, with a significant discount on additional tickets. 

VCOSS individual members and supporters are invited to attend for free. 

AUSLAN

Due to high demand, Victoria is experience a shortage of Auslan interpreters. VCOSS strives to ensure our events are inclusive to everyone and will do our best to secure Auslan interpreters. To help us do this, if you require Auslan for this event, please RSVP as soon as possible so that we can work with Expression Australia to secure interpreters.