Working together to challenge and change

The Tasmanian Council of Social Service (TasCOSS) is the peak body for the community services industry in Tasmania. Together, we advocate to challenge and change the systems, behaviours and attitudes that create poverty, inequality and exclusion, to ensure all Tasmanians have the same opportunity to live a good life.
50,000
Tasmanian households are experiencing energy poverty
28,000
Tasmanians are working in the community services industry
81,500
Tasmanians are living below the poverty line
5,277
Applicants are on the priority social housing waitlist (as of August 2025)

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End-of-Year Industry Gathering with the Hon Madeleine Ogilvie MP, Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs

Join us for an end-of-year industry gathering to reflect and celebrate the contributions of the community services industry in 2025 at AURA Hobart on Wednesday 26 November.
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In joining TasCOSS, you are joining a community dedicated to delivering equality, opportunity and a good life for all Tasmanians.
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