New data released by TasCOSS today reveals Tasmania’s community services organisations are being overwhelmed by rising demand and increasing costs, as inadequate funding fails to keep pace. As a consequence, Tasmanians are missing out on essential services.

Get to know TasCOSS Board Vice President, Dr Lisa Denny, and learn more about what motivates her involvement with TasCOSS and the community services industry.

TasCOSS has called for further household assistance following the Tasmanian Economic Regulator’s determination that regulated electricity prices in Tasmania will increase by a further 4.23% next week.

New data released though Budget Estimates shows the severity of the housing crisis, with 2,911 Tasmanian children confirmed to be without a fixed address, stranded on the social housing waitlist.

The Premier has announced that following a Cabinet reshuffle, the Hon Roger Jaensch MP, will return to Cabinet as Minister for Community Services and Multicultural Affairs, having previously served in the role (formerly Community Services) in recent years. Marcus Vermey MP has also been appointed to the role of Parliamentary Secretary for Community and Multicultural Affairs.

Vulnerable Tasmanians shouldn’t be charged additional fees to keep the power on, writes Lucinda Szczypior.

On Thursday 21 May 2026, Treasurer, the Hon Eric Abetz MP, handed down the 2026/27 Tasmanian Budget. Read TasCOSS and the Tasmanian Coalition of Community Service Peaks’ Budget responses.

This Budget includes investment in some key wellbeing areas that will make a difference for Tasmanians, however it does not adequately address the level of need facing Tasmanians and community service organisations.