It continues to be disappointing that the government refuses to listen to the chorus of voices calling for an increase to Newstart allowance. This refusal condemns countless children to abject poverty.
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs: 2019/20 Federal Budget
There was nothing new for Tasmania from this Budget for the alcohol and drug sector.
Aged Care: 2019/20 Federal Budget
New aged care initiatives announced last night included funding certainty for the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and $2.6 million to support the implementation of the Aged Care Workforce Strategy.
Housing: 2019/20 Federal Budget
“Affordable housing and social housing, both public and community housing, ain’t fixed.”
2019/20 Federal Budget Wrap-up
Summaries on the major areas of the Budget with links to more information and commentary on related peak body websites.
Older Australians: 2019/20 Federal Budget
There are 183,000 people older than 50 on Newstart who have been on Newstart for longer than 12 months.
Community Services Industry Regional Forums
These forums take the findings from the The Future of Tasmania’s Community Services Industry symposium to the next stage of establishing the scope and priorities of the Plan.
Penny Egan, Organisation
CEO, Cancer Council Tasmania
TasCOSS Budget Priorities Statement 2019/2020
TasCOSS’s Budget Priorities Statement for 2019/2020 is focused on delivering an inclusive growth strategy for Tasmania that will tackle the barriers preventing all Tasmanians from unlocking their potential.
TasCOSS Member Benefits
TasCOSS works with our members to support our state’s 10,000-strong community services industry workforce. By joining TasCOSS, you are joining a diverse group of citizens who stand up for equality, brave leadership and our shared humanity.