The Western Australian Council of Social Service Inc is the peak council of community service organisations and individuals in WA. The organisation is part of a national network of councils that assists low income and disadvantaged people. WACOSS performs a number of functions, including the development of social policy, promoting the provision of social services, raising awareness of social issues in the community and facilitating cooperation between social service agencies. Board – President: Rae Walter, Vice-president: Chris Hall, Mark Goerke, Judi St Clair, Angie Paskevicius, Steve McDermott, Zane D’Mello, Peter Sirr