Notice Board

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Management Support Online 15 % discount to TasCOSS members: 
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Our Island Our Voices Election Campaign

Our Island Our Voices is an independent community campaign leading up to the March 2010 State Election. Its goal is to influence candidates on issues that will deliver a fairer Tasmania for all Tasmanians. To add your voice to the campaign and find out more information click here.

IDU Reports

Making a difference - a report on outcomes-based contracts (February 2010)
DHHS is making all service agreements with community services outcomes focused.  This Interim Report examines how an outcomes framework can work for both community organisations as well as government.
To download the report click here.

What’s culture got to do with it? The Role of Organisational Culture in the Recruitment and Retention of Staff in the Community Services Sector: Literature Review (August 2009) 
This literature review explores the major issues relating to recruitment and retention of staff in the community services sector. In particular, it examines the connections between organisational culture and worker satisfaction and how this impacts on willingness to continue to work for an organisation
To download the report click here.
Award Modernisation

Award Modernisation: What will it mean for COSS Members? 
Following the announcement of a pay equity test case to be run by the Australian Services Union (ASU) with the support of the Commonwealth government, the Australian Industrial Relations Commission has agreed to put on hold implementation of the modern award until 1 July 2011. 
Download the Award Modernisation Fact Sheet prepared by the national, state and territory Councils of Social Service by clicking here
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