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About Us
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About UsAs the peak non-government representative body for community services in South Australia, SACOSS believes in justice, opportunity and shared wealth for all South Australians.SACOSS has a strong membership base of almost 300 people and organisations from a broad range of areas in the social services arena. Members of our organisation span both small and large agencies, peak bodies, service providers, individuals and some government departments. Members display an impressive commitment to social justice in South Australia, manifest in our 40-strong policy council and range of sub-groups that tackle specific issues. These groups actively debate issues of importance to the sector and strive for better public policy. The voice of SACOSS is strong, resolute and committed, and draws strength from being part of a cohesive membership of like-focussed people. SACOSS is part of a national network, consisting of ACOSS and the State and Territory Councils of Social Service, who assist low income and disadvantaged people Australia wide.
SACOSS' purpose is to influence public policy in a way that promotes fair and just access to the goods and services required to live a decent life. Staff
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Name |
Position |
Simon Schrapel |
Chairperson |
SACOSS Board representatives on Policy Council
(no fewer than three)
Name |
Position |
| Michael Dawson | Board member |
| Karen Hannon | Board member |
Rochelle Woodley-Baker |
Board member |
Peak body representatives
(no fewer than five)
Name |
Organisation |
Lesley Edwards |
South Australian Network of Drug and Alcohol Services |
Jennifer Duncan |
Youth Affairs Council of South Australia |
Vivien Hope |
Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia |
Phil Saunders |
Carers SA |
Rille Walsh |
Community & Neighbourhood House Association |
Gary Wilson |
Shelter SA |
| Ian Yates | Council on the Ageing |
Non-government community service and health agencies
(no fewer than seven)
Name |
Organisation |
Fiona Barr |
Women’s Housing Association |
Gabrielle Canny |
Legal Services Commission of South Australia |
Madeleine Pattingale |
PLWHA (SA) Inc |
Norman Radican |
Wyatt Benevolent Institution |
Ed Carson |
Social Policy Research Group – UniSA |
Libby Craft |
UnitingCare Wesley (Port Adelaide) |
John Haren |
St Vincent de Paul Society (SA) Inc. |
Wendy Malycha |
St John’s Youth Services (Inc) |
Gail Jackson |
YWCA of Adelaide |
Vicki Radford |
UnitingCare Wesley Bowden |
Aboriginal community service and health agencies
(two)
Name |
Organisation |
Dr David Scrimgeour |
Aboriginal Health Council of SA |
Vacant |
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Non-metropolitan, rural and regional community service and health agencies
(three)
Name |
Organisation |
Rob Foggo |
Anglican Community Care |
Anthea Pavy |
UnitingCare Wesley (Port Pirie) |
Co-opted member
Name |
Organisation |
| Geoff Harris | Mental Health Coalition |
Individual members of SACOSS
(up to five)
Name |
Cynthia Betterman |
Phillip Beddall |
Marj Ellis |
Gianna Tridente |
Ex-officio members
Name |
Organisation |
| Karen Grogan | SACOSS |
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