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.

Renowned author and journalist George Megalogenis, has opened the TasCOSS Conference 2025: Shaping our future together in Launceston with a insightful keynote address. 

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.

The Tasmanian Council of Social Service (TasCOSS) is seeking to recruit up to three Board Directors, who are committed to the Purpose, Vision and Values of the organisation. Directors will have experience in leadership, in business, government or the community services industry.

As you may be aware, on Friday 18 July 2025, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) made directions and issued a statement on next steps in its gender-based undervaluation review of priority awards. This includes the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHCADS) Industry Award.

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.