About TasCOSS
The Tasmanian Council of Social Service (TasCOSS) is the peak body for the community
services sector in Tasmania. Our membership comprises individuals and organisations active
in the provision of community services to low income, vulnerable and disadvantaged
Tasmanians. TasCOSS represents the interests of its members and their clients to
government, regulators, the public, the private sector and to the media. TasCOSS meets
regularly with political leaders and other key decision makers, and is an active participant in
social and economic policy consultations, forums and committees.

TasCOSS is part of a national network comprising councils of social service in all states
and territories and the national body, the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS).
ACOSS addresses social, economic and other policy issues on a national level while the
others focus on issues affecting the states and territories.

TasCOSS is also committed to strengthening the community services sector in Tasmania and
is actively involved in sector development activities.

To perform all of these functions effectively, TasCOSS acts independently of government and
political parties and is responsive to the needs of its constituents.

Vision
A strong organisation providing leadership in the community for a fair, just and inclusive
Tasmania.

Values
We value:
• the rights of all Tasmanians to opportunity, justice and equity;
• policy solutions that are socially and economically sustainable;
• the experience and talents of people affected by poverty and inequality;
• the passion and commitment of peopleworking in the community sector;
• working collaboratively and in partnership;
• a diversity of responses to the range ofneeds within thecommunity; and
• our independence as a non-party political organisation.

Goals
• To create a progressive social justice agenda in Tasmania that captures the imagination
of the whole community.
• To continue to support and develop a strong and responsive community sector.
• To develop a well-governed, diverse and thriving organisation.

TasCOSS Strategic Plan 2007-2010 - Click here to download.

TasCOSS Board
The TasCOSS Board consists of nine (9) members and comprises: The President of the Council; two (2) members who represent Peak Bodies; two (2) members who represent Organisations; two (2) representatives fromRegions PROVIDED THAT those representatives shall not come from the geographical region covered by the telephone number prefix “62” and known as the South or Southern region; two (2) members holding Individual membership. No more than one (1) employee of any member organisation is eligible to be elected to the Board. The current board membership can be downloaded here.

TasCOSS Staff
A list of TasCOSS staff can be downloaded here

TasCOSS Constitution
An updated Constitution was approved at the 2009 TasCOSS AGM.  Click here to download