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 the following high-resolution images of TasCOSS CEO, Paula Wriedt, and use for publication with the following attribution: (Alastair Bett).



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 (CLC) 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
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
