*** Expressions of interest for the TasCOSS Changemakers 2025 intake are now open! To apply, please navigate to the ‘Expression of Interest (Participants)‘ tab and fill out the application form. ***
Supercharge your capacity to change the world for the better with the TasCOSS Changemakers Program.
Are you passionate about social change? Do you want to understand more deeply how your work in the community services industry connects to the big picture? Then the TasCOSS Changemakers Program is for you!
The new TasCOSS Changemakers Program will increase your understanding of social disadvantage in Tasmania and your role in creating positive change, so every Tasmanian can live a good life. Through targeted training, peer learning and mentorship, you will gain the tools, networks and support to advocate for change, drive impactful results and take a deeper sense of pride in your contribution to the Tasmanian community services industry.
This program is designed for emerging leaders in the Tasmanian community services industry who want to deepen their understanding of the industry and enhance their ability to lead and drive effective social change. Ideal candidates include professionals ready to take on managerial roles or those already in leadership positions looking to strengthen their impact.
Are you ready to take your social leadership to the next level? To apply, please navigate to the ‘Expression of Interest (Participants)’ tab and fill out the application form.
- Duration: 5 months (May-October 2025)
- Format: Interactive face-to-face and online workshops, one-on-one mentoring, group discussions and networking events.
- Location: The Changemakers Program will be run in-person in Hobart, Campbell Town and Launceston, with online workshops and peer learning circles in-between sessions.
- Investment:
- TasCOSS Members: $950 (excl. GST)
- Non-Members: $1,400 (excl. GST)
- Scholarships:
- Diverse Women: TasCOSS is committed to promoting the professional development of diverse leaders as part of our ongoing work to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the Tasmanian community services industry. We are offering four full scholarships to diverse women from the community services industry to undertake the Changemakers Program. Generously funded by the Tasmanian Department of Premier and Cabinet, this scholarship is open to women, trans and non-binary people who identify as one or more of the following: LGBTIQA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a person living with a disability, or a person from a culturally diverse background.
- Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Providers: We are pleased to offer four scholarships to representatives of organisations that receive CHSP funding.
Not a TasCOSS Member? Find out more about the many benefits of TasCOSS Membership and sign-up today.
Expressions of interest close at 5pm, Wednesday 30 April 2025. For more information or any enquiries regarding the program, please contact Danielle Conlan, Industry & Impact Officer, on (03) 6231 0755 or email Danielle.
Supercharge your social impact. Empower your community. Shape the future of community services.
Are you ready to maximise your capacity to lead social change? Apply today and join the TasCOSS Changemakers Program to enhance your ability to navigate challenges, collaborate and lead with confidence. Let’s build a stronger, more equitable Tasmania together!
Expressions of interest close at 5pm, Wednesday 30 April 2025. For more information or any enquiries regarding the program, please contact Danielle Conlan, Industry & Impact Officer, on (03) 6231 0755 or email Danielle.
NB: Please remember to check your inbox once you’ve submitted the expression of interest for confirmation. You can also ‘Save and Continue’ you application and return to it later via a unique link.
Do you know the community services industry like the back of your hand? We’d love you to become a mentor for the TasCOSS Changemakers Program. This program aims to support emerging leaders in the Tasmanian community services industry through mentorship, training and networking.
As a mentor, you will play a crucial role in guiding the next generation through their leadership journey and building their capacity to foster social change.
Expressions of interest close at 5pm, Wednesday 7 May 2025. For more information or any enquiries regarding the program, please contact Danielle Conlan, Industry & Impact Officer, on (03) 6231 0755 or email Danielle.
NB: Please remember to check your inbox once you’ve submitted the expression of interest for confirmation. You can also ‘Save and Continue’ you application and return to it later via a unique link.
What you’ll learn:
- Understand the Tasmanian community services industry: Gain deep insights into the industry’s structure, trends and challenges to become a more effective leader.
- Understand social disadvantage in Tasmania: Develop your understanding of why poverty, inequality and disadvantage exist and how you can work to change it.
- Navigate leadership challenges: Learn how to address the unique leadership challenges in Tasmanian community services, from funding, to innovations and sustainability.
- Diversity, equity and inclusion: Develop skills in working with people from diverse backgrounds and understand how your practice can be more inclusive and transformative.
- Power: Gain confidence in using your own power and building collective power to create positive social change.
- Problem-solving: Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle challenges with creative, sustainable solutions.
- Politics and media: Understand the role of politics and media in shaping public perceptions and policies affecting Tasmanian community services.
- Advocacy: Learn strategies to effectively advocate for your community, programs and causes at local, state and national levels.
- Stakeholder engagement: Master the art of engaging stakeholders, from government bodies to service users, to ensure successful collaboration and outcomes.
- Collaboration and coalition building: Strengthen your ability to work across sectors and build coalitions that drive systemic change.
Why join the Changemakers Program?
- Targeted social change skills: Gain the tools to navigate the complexities of leading social change specifically in the Tasmanian community services industry.
- Learn from the best: Tap into the knowledge and lived experience of some of Tasmania’s most experienced community service leaders and advisers.
- One-on-one mentoring: Receive personalised guidance from experienced mentors to develop and refine your leadership potential.
- Strategic networking and peer learning: Build valuable connections with other emerging leaders and senior professionals committed to advancing the Tasmanian community services industry.
Workshops:
- Thursday 22 May 2025: Induction Workshop (online, 1 hour)
- Thursday 5 June 2025: Workshop 1 (in-person, Campbell Town, full-day)
- Thursday 3 July 2025: Workshop 2 (online, 1.5 hours)
- Thursday 7 August 2025: Workshop 3 (online, 1.5 hours)
- Thursday 4 September 2025: Workshop 4 (in-person, Hobart, full-day)
- Thursday 16 October 2025: Workshop 5 (in-person, Launceston, full-day)
Peer Learning Circles (online, 1 hour):
- Thursday 19 June 2025
- Thursday 24 July 2025
- Thursday 21 August 2025
- Thursday 18 September 2025