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

As TasCOSS’s Industry, Strategy & Impact Lead, you’ll build strong partnerships, turn ideas and evidence into action, and help shape a more sustainable, innovative, valued and resilient industry. You’ll have the opportunity to influence how we respond to shared challenges today, while helping shape new approaches for Tasmania’s future.

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.

New data released by TasCOSS today reveals Tasmania’s community services organisations are being overwhelmed by rising demand and increasing costs, as inadequate funding fails to keep pace. As a consequence, Tasmanians are missing out on essential services.

TasCOSS has released the initial findings of our Community Services Industry Sustainability Pulse Check, revealing significant pressures on the capacity and sustainability of our industry.

Get to know TasCOSS Board Vice President, Dr Lisa Denny, and learn more about what motivates her involvement with TasCOSS and the community services industry.

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.