Media Enquiries

TasCOSS works with journalists to tell the stories of people doing it tough, highlight the causes and effects of poverty, and present smart policies for a better and fairer Tasmania.
Media Spokesperson

TasCOSS is represented in the media by Chief Executive Officer, Paula Wriedt.

For TasCOSS media enquiries (including weekends and out of hours), please contact:

  • Cameron Allen, Communications Officer, on 0419 769 253 or email Cameron.
  • Lucinda Szczypior, Communications & Advocacy Lead, on 0438 280 486 or email Lucinda.
Media Releases

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Images

News outlets can download this high-resolution image of TasCOSS CEO, Paula Wriedt, and use for publication with the following attribution: (Supplied).

Case Studies

Tasmanians experiencing poverty and disadvantage are often extremely vulnerable and engaging with media can be daunting.

As a peak body which doesn’t deliver frontline services, TasCOSS is often not in a position to source a case study. If we can’t find you somebody, we will put you in touch with a frontline service or emergency relief provider that is best placed to assist you find a case study with lived experience.

Peak Bodies

For specific comment on specialised issues, you may wish to contact the relevant community services industry peak organisation:

Ageing Australia (Tasmania)
Danielle Campbell-Manley, State Manager
Email

Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council (ATDC) Tasmania
Dr Jackie Hallam, CEO
p (03) 6231 5002
Email

Carers Tasmania
Dr Samantha Fox, CEO
p (03) 6144 3700
Email

Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare (CFECFW)
Jamie Crosby, CEO
p (03) 9094 3518
Email

Community Legal Centres Tasmania
Benedict Bartl, Policy Officer
Email

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania
Brigid Wilkinson, CEO
p (03) 6231 3265
Email

CREATE Foundation
Imogen Edeson, CEO
Email

Early Childhood Australia (ECA) — Tasmania Branch
Annette Barwick, Branch Executive
(03) 6230 6821
Email

Foster and Kinship Carers Association of Tasmania (FKAT)
Dr Kim Backhouse, CEO
0499 149 960
Email

Health Consumers Tasmania
Ellen MacDonald, CEO
p (03) 6210 2800
Email

Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT)
Dion Lester, CEO
p (03) 6146 3740
Email

Mental Health Council of Tasmania (MHCT)
Dan Vautin, CEO
p (03) 6224 9222
Email

Multicultural Council of Tasmania (MCOT)
Bruno Ferriera, CEO
p (03) 6170 9196
Email

National Disability Services (NDS) (Tasmania)
Cathy Limb, State Manager
p (03) 6212 7305
Email

Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania (NHT)
Simone Zell, CEO
p (03) 6228 6515
Email

Palliative Care Tasmania (PCT)
Heather Kent, CEO
p (03) 6231 2799
Email

Shelter Tasmania
Pattie Chugg, CEO
p (03) 6224 5488
Email

Tasmanian Association of State School Organisations (TASSO)
Jessica Bennett, Operations Manager
p (03) 6243 7718
Email

Tasmanian Family and Sexual Violence Alliance (TFSVA)
Bree Klerck, CEO
Email

Volunteering Tasmania (VT)
Mel Blake, CEO
p (03) 6231 5550
Email

Youth Network of Tasmania (YNOT)
Tania Hunt, CEO
p (03) 6223 5511
Email