Don’t miss the chance to keep all children safe (The Mercury Newspaper Talking Point, 25/09/25)
25 Sep 2025
Two years on from the Commission of Inquiry the path to keeping children safe but not without hurdles, writes Adrienne Picone.
Tasmanian Government must refocus and resource key child safety reform
09 Sep 2025
As we mark National Child Protection Week, TasCOSS is calling on the Tasmanian Government to urgently refocus and resource its approach to implementing the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings.
Community services leaders across Australia unite to urge incoming government to deliver on partnership promise
13 Aug 2025
Community services peaks from across the country have joined forces in Launceston to call on the Parliament to deliver on prioritising all Tasmanians and the promised partnership agreement with the community services industry, announced at the recent state election.
George Megalogenis deciphers the changing Tasmanian political landscape
12 Aug 2025
Renowned author and journalist George Megalogenis, has opened the TasCOSS Conference 2025: Shaping our future together in Launceston with a insightful keynote address.
Homelessness rates worsening, safety of children and young people at risk, Dashboard shows
05 Aug 2025
To mark national Homelessness Week (4-10 August 2025), TasCOSS, in collaboration with the Youth Network of Tasmania and CatholicCare Tasmania, has released new child and youth homelessness indicators on the Tasmania’s State of Housing Dashboard, which highlight the increased rates of child and youth homelessness and the glaring gaps in the service system.
Change agents converge on Launceston to shape our future together
31 Jul 2025
TasCOSS is proud to announce its flagship event, the TasCOSS Conference, will be held in Launceston this year, bringing together over 150 change agents from across the state.
Proposed water rates hike a shocking blow to Tasmanian households in a cost of living bind
24 Jul 2025
The Tasmanian Economic Regulator has released TasWater’s proposed Price and Service Plan for the period 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030 that is proposing a significant price increase of 8.8% per annum over the regulatory period, far above what many Tasmanians can afford given already strained household budgets.
Call to improve digital inclusion for all Tasmanians
16 Jul 2025
TasCOSS, Anglicare Tasmania, Carers Tasmania, Council of the Ageing (COTA) Tasmania, Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania, No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) Tasmania, Shelter Tasmania, The Smith Family and TasICT call on the next state government to prioritise closing the digital divide in Tasmania and commit to actions that will improve digital inclusion for all Tasmanians.