*** We’ve extended *Early Bird* registrations for a final week, so now is your last chance to register at these discounted prices. *Early Bird* registration represents a saving of $125 for TasCOSS Members and $150 for Non-Members. Click here to purchase conference tickets and save! ***
Come and join us at the TasCOSS Conference 2025: Shaping our future together to delve into the complex landscape we are currently operating in and explore how we can shape the Tasmanian community services industry and our state’s future, together.
For the first time, the TasCOSS Conference will be held in Launceston over two days from 12-13 August 2025.
The TasCOSS Conference 2025 Preliminary Program is now available and features a diverse range of speakers and workshops on topics ranging from social impact and best practice in lived experience storytelling, to industry sustainability solutions for the future and transforming child and youth safety.
Program highlights include:
- George Megalogenis, one of Australia’s leading political and economic thinkers.
- Dr Lisa Denny, systems thinker, demographer, researcher and educator.
- Katy Cooper, futurist with expertise in designing collaborative, people-centred systems.
- Dr Katherine Trebeck, political economist, writer and advocate for economic system change.
- A panel session on collaborating for impact, featuring Christine Finnegan (Tasmania JackJumpers), Vaughn Bennison (Disability Voices Tasmania), Jacqui Parker (TasWater) and a leader from the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre, plus other panel members to be announced shortly.
- A selection of engaging workshops to choose from, covering leadership in uncertain times, to creating a connected and respectful Tasmania through conversations.
Want to get involved in the TasCOSS Conference 2025? There are still opportunities to come onboard. Please download the TasCOSS Conference 2025 Partnership Prospectus (PDF, 229KB) or head to the ‘Partnership Opportunities’ tab to find out more about the packages on offer.
For more information or if you’re interested in becoming a conference partner, please contact Naomi Will, Conference Manager, on 0439 336 511 or via email.
*Early Bird* registration for the TasCOSS Conference 2025: Shaping our future together, inclusive of accommodation offers, has been extended until 22 June 2025. Purchase your *Early Bird* tickets today and save!
Registration fees are displayed below and are in AUD and include GST. All those wishing to attend the TasCOSS Conference are required to complete an online registration form.
| Registration Type | *Early Bird* (until 22 June 2025) |
Standard (from 23 June 2025) |
| TasCOSS Member — Full Registration | $475.00 | $600.00 |
| Non-Member — Full Registration | $650.00 | $800.00 |
| Student/Concession — Full Registration | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| TasCOSS Member — Day Registration | $320.00 | $350.00 |
| Non-Member — Day Registration | $500.00 | $520.00 |
| Additional Networking Function Tickets | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Not a TasCOSS Member? Become a TasCOSS Member and take advantage of the discounted prices.
Full Registration includes attendance to all conference sessions on 12 and 13 August 2025, delegate pack, name badge, lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments, and entry to the Networking Function on the evening of 12 August 2025.
Day Registration includes attendance to sessions on the nominated day of attendance, delegate pack, name badge, lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments on the day of attendance. Day registration does not include attendance at the Networking Function. Tickets to attend this need to be purchased separately.
Student/Concession Registration is available only to full-time students or those with a current concession card.
NB: It is the responsibility of the delegate to secure their own accommodation, if required, while staying in Launceston for the conference.
Accommodation Options:
Accommodation has been secured at a range of hotels in the city of Launceston for before, during and after the conference dates. EventSphere has negotiated the following rates for conference delegates. Please note: accommodation rooms are limited and early bookings (through the online registration form) are encouraged.
Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston
29 Cameron Street, Launceston, 7250
Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston is centrally located in the heart of the city, within easy walking distance of restaurants, cafes and City Park. Guests will enjoy spacious rooms, onsite parking and a comfortable base from which to explore Launceston during your conference.
| Room Type | Details | Rate (per night) |
| Superior Room | Superior Rooms at Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston offer the choice of either one king bed or two double beds. Each room features a modern bathroom, with either walk-in shower or shower-over-bath, a large TV and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi — perfect for a comfortable and connected stay. | $145 (room only) |
Best Western Plus, Launceston
3 Earl Street, Launceston, 7250
Best Western Plus, Launceston is ideally located on Earl Street, just a two minute walk to the main shopping strip in the heart of Launceston where you can find the newest restaurants, theatres and cafes. Launceston, nestled in the Tamar Valley, is Australia’s third oldest city.
| Room Type | Details | Rate (per night) |
| Deluxe King | The spacious Deluxe King, offering luxurious beds and all the necessary comforts. With modern décor, Smart TV, tea and coffee making facilities, plus wireless charging lamps with an ensuite bathroom. Just 1km (10 minute stroll) away from Seaport waterfront filled with vibrant restaurant and stunning views of the Tamar. | $152 (room only) |
| Executive King | Executive King room is the ideal choice for those seeking extra comfort. The room includes espresso machine/tea selection, wireless charging lamps and Amazon Alexa. Coupled with stunning views across the city it meets all the requirements for those looking to spoil themselves. | $172 (room only) |
Hotel Verge
50 Tamar Street, Launceston, 7250
Hotel Verge is one of Launceston’s newest boutique accommodation offerings. Referencing the precinct’s early industrial heritage, Hotel Verge’s contemporary design features spacious, well-appointed hotel rooms with an industrial luxe persona. Thoughtfully designed and tastefully equipped rooms are complimented with luxurious bathroom products, free Wi-Fi and movies, a fully equipped hotel gym, and free on-site parking for hotel guests (subject to availability).
| Room Type | Details | Rate (per night) |
| Verge King | A 30m2 room, featuring luxurious king size bed surrounded by modern furnishings that give it an easy edge of cool. Exposed concrete ceiling, timber & black interiors with functional layout makes the Verge King a perfect base to explore Launceston or provide a home away from home. | $259 (room only) |
Peppers Silos Hotel
89-91 Lindsay Street, Launceston, 7250
Bringing history alive on the banks of the idyllic Tamar River is the unique characterful Peppers Silo Hotel. Dating back to the 1960s, the heritage building which spanned 35 metres high containing grain in four large silos, is an iconic landmark converted into a sophisticated nine storey hotel providing a unique place to stay in Launceston.
| Room Type | Details | Rate (per night) |
| Tamar or George Room | Room provides the perfect retreat, with modern stylish décor and amenities. Rooms feature an exclusive Silo Experience King bed or two King Single beds, LCD TV , lounging area and a spacious bathroom. | $235 (room only) |
George Megalogenis is one of Australia’s leading political and economic thinkers. He is an author and journalist with more than three decades’ experience in the media. His book, The Australian Moment, won the 2013 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Non-Fiction and the 2012 Walkley Award for Non-Fiction, and formed the basis for his ABC documentary series, Making Australia Great.
His recent Quarterly Essay No 96: Minority Report — The New Shape of Australian Politics was published in November 2024. Among the newspapers he has written for are The Australian, The New York Times, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Dr Lisa Denny is a systems thinker, demographer, researcher and educator. She works with clients to better understand the inter-related nature of socio-demographic change through research, data analysis, and interpretation of complex economic and social issues using a systems thinking lens.
Together with clients, Lisa helps identify and articulate challenges and opportunities using a systems thinking approach and then works with clients to develop informed strategic policy directions.
Dr Katherine Treback is a political economist, writer and advocate for economic system change. Her roles include writer-at-large and co-director of the Compassion in Financial Services Hub at the University of Edinburgh, Economic Change Lead at The Next Economy, and Strategic Advisor to the Centre for Policy Development. She co-founded the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) and also WEAll Scotland, its Scottish hub.
Katy Cooper is passionate about helping organisations, communities and sectors to understand the future they can’t see yet. Katy works with organisations to develop programs to support systems change and strategy execution. Katy focusses on leading the design of collaborative, sustainable strategies that deliver our preferred futures. She is passionate about shaping strategies that support thriving sectors and drive collaboration to meet the opportunities of our potential futures through innovation.
Graeme Gardner is a Palawa man, descending from the Trawlwoolway people of North East Tasmania (Lutruwita). Graeme has a long-held passion for working to address critical issues affecting the Aboriginal community, particularly in relation to Aboriginal health and wellbeing, social justice and the recognition of our cultural identity. Graeme is supporting TasNetworks to engage and build relationships with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community and increase cultural understanding across the organisation. Prior to joining TasNetworks, Graeme was the Manager of the Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania for 19 years and has undertaken a wide range of land management and stakeholder engagement activities that have directly resulted in positive, long-term outcomes for the Tasmanian Aboriginal community.
Jane Longhurst (Conference Facilitator) is an award-winning actor, broadcaster, voice artist and popular presenter of events big and small. She has worked extensively in theatre, television and radio since graduating from the Victorian College of the Arts. Her television credits include Bay of Fires, Deadloch, Rosehaven, Death or Liberty and Blue Heelers. Jane is well known and loved from her regular fill-in roles presenting for ABC Local Radio across Tasmania for the past 13 years. In that time she has presented all the programs on the local radio schedule, plus ABC Rural, ABC Classic and ABC Grandstand.
Partnerships opportunities for the TasCOSS Conference 2025: Shaping our future together are now available. Partnership opportunities are limited — reserve your spot today!
The TasCOSS Conference 2025 is a two day event for the community services industry, bringing together visionary and strategic thinkers from across Tasmania’s diverse community services and beyond, from CEOs and board members to direct practitioners and other professionals at the pointy end of some of our state’s most essential services.
The TasCOSS Conference 2025 is a key opportunity to engage with decision-makers across the Tasmanian community services industry and showcase your brand, services or products to an engaged and qualified audience.
Whether you’re looking for our platinum package, trade exhibition, networking or session partnership opportunity, we have a number of packages available that are built to fit your branding and budget needs. Pick one or a combination of partnerships, or propose your own idea.
If you’re interested in becoming a conference partner, please download the TasCOSS Conference 2025 Partnership Prospectus (PDF, 229KB). For more information, please contact Naomi Will, Conference Manager, on 0439 336 511 or via email.
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