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Responding to fuel disruption, impact on community services (TasCOSS enews Acting CEO Message, 09/05/26)

08 Apr 2026

The current fuel security challenge is creating real and immediate pressures for community service organisations across Tasmania. While the full extent of the disruption is still unfolding, it’s clear organisations will need the support of Government, along with adaptable, staged contingency plans to maintain essential services and protect the wellbeing of staff and clients.

Don’t tell me why services are collapsing, tell my kids (The Mercury Newspaper Talking Point, 01/05/26)

01 Apr 2026

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

A sustainable community services industry to meet the current and future needs of all Tasmanians (TasCOSS enews CEO Message, 27/11/25)

27 Nov 2025

2025 has been a year marked by change and uncertainty — a snap state election, a federal election, two state budgets and two Treasurers later, here we are.

Don’t miss the chance to keep all children safe (The Mercury Newspaper Talking Point, 25/09/25)

25 Sep 2025

Two years on from the Commission of Inquiry the path to keeping children safe but not without hurdles, writes Adrienne Picone.

We must be brave and bold to end the housing crisis (The Mercury Newspaper Talking Point, 11/07/25)

11 Jul 2025

Working together we can improve housing outcomes for a happier and healthier population, writes Adrienne Picone.

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Proper backing for people who help (The Mercury Newspaper Talking Point, 02/07/25)

02 Jul 2025

Community services need some assurances for the future, writes Adrienne Picone.

Housing dream a nightmare for most vulnerable (The Mercury Newspaper Talking Point, 07/05/25)

07 May 2025

New housing dashboard aims to put spotlight on solving our growing housing crisis, writes Adrienne Picone.

Urgent action needed to end the cycle of poverty (The Mercury Newspaper Talking Point, 16/10/24)

16 Oct 2024

Leaving poverty unchecked is a choice of government, let’s ask why, writes Adrienne Picone.

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