‘Prioritise all Tasmanians’ campaign gains backing of major parties
15 Jul 2025
The Coalition of Tasmanian Community Service Peaks has welcomed the election promises of the three major political parties.
We must be brave and bold to end the housing crisis (The Mercury Newspaper Talking Point, 11/07/25)
11 Jul 2025
Working together we can improve housing outcomes for a happier and healthier population, writes Adrienne Picone.
Call to action: Preventative health must be prioritised
10 Jul 2025
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.
Tasmanian children deserve action: Political leaders must commit to change
09 Jul 2025
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.
Proper backing for people who help (The Mercury Newspaper Talking Point, 02/07/25)
02 Jul 2025
Community services need some assurances for the future, writes Adrienne Picone.
Update: Fair Work Commission minimum wage increase
02 Jul 2025
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.
Labor’s commitment to partner with community services key to prioritising all Tasmanians
30 Jun 2025
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.
Prioritise all Tasmanians by supporting the community services industry that supports them
27 Jun 2025
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.