Five Tasmanian community service providers have partnered together during Anti-Poverty Week to highlight the impacts of poverty in Tasmania and encourage action for change.

Our communities suffer when too many Tasmanians live in poverty, write TasCOSS CEO, Paula Wriedt and CatholicCare Tasmania CEO, Julia Mangan.

We’re excited to let you know TasCOSS is moving to a new home at Ground Floor, 91-93 Macquarie Street, Hobart.

TasCOSS recognises the potential benefits of PLSL for workers in the community services industry. However, any scheme needs to be developed with a clear understanding of its implications for the organisations that employ those workers and deliver essential services to Tasmanians.

TasCOSS needs up-to-date evidence of what these pressures mean on the ground. By completing our Community Services Industry Sustainability Pulse Check, you’ll help us make the case for funding and policy settings that better reflect the real costs of delivering community services.

If the status quo remains, we will inevitably see fewer programs, longer waiting lists and less support for the Tasmanians who need it most, writes TasCOSS CEO, Paula Wriedt.

Since starting in the role, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with members and community organisations throughout Tasmania, learning more about your work and gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges you’re facing, writes TasCOSS CEO, Paula Wriedt.

TasCOSS is delighted to announce that Her Excellency the Hon, Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, has accepted the role of Patron of TasCOSS.