ACOSS is pleased to launch a resource kit to support the campaign for funding of decent wages for community sector workers.

ACOSS has been working with the Employer Reference Group to develop a campaign for funding of higher wages. The purpose of the campaign is to support the community sector seeking commitments to fund decent wages from both government and private sources of funding. The campaign for funding needs to build support for decent wages in the community sector, in anticipation of higher wages resulting from the equal remuneration application for social and community sector and disability workers across Australia, currently before Fair Work Australia.

The resource kit contains:

• Information about the campaign and how you can help
• Joint statement in support of equal remuneration for social and community sector and disability workers
• Fast Facts about the campaign for funding
• Template letters for you to send to members of parliament from employers and organisations, from employees, and in relation to private sources of funding
• Contact lists for MPs and suggestions of non-government funders to approach
• Information on how to convene advocacy meetings
• Q&A: how to respond to objections
• Checklist for lobbying activities

Click here to download the Resources Kit.

The campaign for full funding of decent pay is sponsored by the Australian Council of Social Service, National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS, National Shelter, Queensland Council of Social Service, Relationships Australia and South Australian Council of Social Service.

The campaign is coordinated by the Australian Council of Social Service. To provide financial support for the campaign or for further information, contact ACOSS (email SectorDevelopment at acoss dot org dot au) or ph 02 9310 6200.