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

As Tasmania prepares for the 2025 Tasmanian Election, TasCOSS and the Change for Health (C4H) Network members call on political parties and candidates to publicly commit to a bold, inclusive, and evidence-based preventive health agenda that transforms the states health system, from one focussed on treating illness, to one that prioritises wellness, equity and community-led solutions.

For any government serious about trying to improve outcomes for Tasmanians, the community services industry is a critical partner. TasCOSS welcomes the inclusion of the community services industry in Labor’s Budget Repair Roundtable, should they win government.

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

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) advises employers must ensure eligible employees receive their 3.5% minimum wage increase from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2025.

TasCOSS is hiring a Project Coordinator to oversee, maintain and further enhance our FindHelpTAS community service directory project. Do you have a passion for promoting easier navigation of community services for Tasmanians in need? If you are a strategic thinker and have experience in project management, website design and database maintenance, we’d love you to join our team!

For any government serious about trying to improve outcomes for Tasmanians, the community services industry is a critical partner. TasCOSS welcomes the inclusion of the community services industry in Labor’s Budget Repair Roundtable, should they win government.

A coalition of Tasmanian community service peak organisations has called on the incoming state government to build a strong partnership with the state’s community services industry to ensure no Tasmanian misses out on essential supports.