Stronger community services, better community outcomes.
About TasCOSS
Founded in 1961, the Tasmanian Council of Social Service (TasCOSS) is the peak body for the community services industry in Tasmania.
TasCOSS vision is for a thriving Tasmania, supported by a strong community services industry. We bring people and organisations together, strengthen industry capability, amplify lived experience and advocate for policies that improve outcomes for all Tasmanians.
A new chapter for TasCOSS
The TasCOSS Strategic Plan (2026-31) marks an exciting new chapter for our organisation, setting a clear direction for the next five years.
Shaped by the voices of our members, partners and stakeholders, our strategy places a stronger, more sustainable community services industry at the heart of our work. It reflects a renewed focus on collaboration, greater impact and addressing the underlying causes of poverty, inequality and exclusion.
Our new strategy is shaped by listening, strengthened by collaboration and focused on the future.
A strategy shaped by listening
Our strategic plan was informed by extensive engagement with members, staff, board members, funders, partners and other stakeholders through interviews, surveys and workshops.
We heard strong support for our purpose and values, alongside a clear call for greater focus, stronger collaboration and clarity about where TasCOSS can make the greatest difference.
We listened and this strategy is our response. Thank you to everyone who contributed to shaping our future direction.
What our new strategy means
Our strategy places greater emphasis on strengthening the sustainability, capability and influence of the community services industry, while continuing to advocate for solutions to the challenges facing Tasmanians.
It also signals a more focussed and collaborative approach. We will be deliberate about where we lead, bring people together, collaborate or support others with specialist expertise.
This is not about caring about fewer issues. It is about focusing our efforts where we can add the greatest value and achieve lasting change.
Bringing our strategy to life
As has been the case since TasCOSS was founded in 1961, strengthening the sustainability of the community services industry will be central to our work, alongside advocacy priorities, including housing and access to essential services, such as energy and digital inclusion.
We will also work with members, partners, researchers and people with lived experience to better understand and address the underlying causes of poverty and inequality in Tasmania.
As we put our strategy into practice, we will continue to listen, learn and keep our members and partners informed.
Explore our strategic plan
Discover the direction guiding our work over the next five years.