TasCOSS’s vision is for a thriving Tasmania, supported by a strong community services industry.
Our purpose is two-fold: to enable the community services industry to strengthen outcomes for those who need their services; and to influence immediate and long-term solutions that reduce inequity of systems.
Our diverse and valued membership includes individuals and organisations active in the provision of community services across Tasmania. We work with and through our members, bringing people and organisations together, building evidence, strengthening capability and coordination, fostering innovation and partnerships, and advocating on the issues that matter to the sustainability and impact of our industry.
We represent the interests of our members and the broader community services industry to government, regulators, the media and the public. We also provide timely, trusted advocacy and advice during emergent crises, ensuring the interests of Tasmanians at risk of hardship are represented when important decisions are being made.
Looking to the future, we bring together partners across sectors to co-design and advocate for long-term solutions to eliminate poverty and improve economic and social outcomes for all Tasmanians. Our approach is solutions-driven, using evidence, insight and strong relationships to help address the systems and structural barriers that contribute to poverty and inequality.
Our work is underpinned by our values of respect, equity, dignity, inclusion, Aboriginal self-determination and intergenerational wellbeing, and by a commitment to trusted relationships, meaningful engagement, evidence and insight, and a vibrant and agile team.