On Tuesday 12 May 2026, the Treasurer, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, handed down the latest Federal Budget. Read TasCOSS’s reaction and responses from across the community services industry.

TasCOSS commend the genuine attempt made by the Albanese Government in this Budget to tackle inequities in the tax system, enable more people to buy their first home and boost productivity.

I am here because support was there. Everybody deserves the same chance, writes Gene Stewert-Murray.

More than 1,200 Tasmanians have signed an open letter calling on the Tasmanian Government to commit to long-term funding certainty for community services, with the letter tabled in Parliament today by Independent Member for Clark, Kristie Johnston MP.

Critical industry provides a safeguard in times of crisis, providing much-needed heath and wellbeing outcomes, writes Adrienne Picone.

The TasCOSS Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Paula Wriedt as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Tasmanian Council of Social Service (TasCOSS). Paula is an exceptional leader with a deep understanding of Tasmania’s community services landscape and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for Tasmanians.

My children and I are normal, ‘whole’ people in this community, but we have been homeless for a year, writes Angela Finch.

Tasmania’s Coalition of Community Service Peaks came together in an unprecedented show of unity today, launching a coordinated campaign urging the Government to deliver the increased funding and long-term investment needed to protect the wellbeing of all Tasmanians.