Working together to challenge and change

The Tasmanian Council of Social Service (TasCOSS) is the peak body for the community services industry in Tasmania. 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.
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59,000
Tasmanian households are experiencing energy poverty
17,800
Tasmanians are working in the community services industry
120,000
Tasmanians are living below the poverty line
4,419
Tasmanians are on the priority social housing wait list

Latest News

New Ministerial Charter for the Public Trustee

26 Sep 2022

TasCOSS welcomes the announcement of the new Ministerial Charter setting out the Government’s expectations of the Public Trustee.

Protections for Energy Customers Affected by Family Violence

21 Sep 2022

Energy customers affected by family violence will soon be better protected following an announcement by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC). From 1 May 2023, energy retailers will be required to have family violence policies that set out how they will support and protect customers experiencing family violence.

The real story of increasing cost of living in Tasmania (The Advocate)

17 Sep 2022

Increases to the cost of living is hitting Tasmanian families hard, writes Adrienne Picone.

Mandatory electronic gaming pre-commitment welcomed

16 Sep 2022

TasCOSS congratulates the Tasmanian Government on its announcement to introduce mandatory pre-commitment for all electronic gaming machine (pokies) users in Tasmania.

Quick Guide on How to Submit TasCOSS Member Listings

15 Sep 2022

A refresher on how to submit TasCOSS Member listings on the new website.

Urgent crises response needed to support vulnerable young and young people in Ashley

31 Aug 2022

TasCOSS and Families and Children Tasmania have joined calls by Tasmania’s Commissioner for Children and Young People, Leanne McLean, for a rapid response crisis team to immediately be established and sent into the Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC) to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children and young people currently detained, as well as ensure the staff are supported to do their jobs.

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Upcoming Events and Training

TasCOSS hosts a range of key events to provide up-to-date analysis on topical and emerging issues, to raise awareness and advocate for change, and to bring together the community services industry to share learnings and build connections.
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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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