Since starting in the role, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with members and community organisations throughout Tasmania, learning more about your work and gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges you’re facing, writes TasCOSS CEO, Paula Wriedt.

TasCOSS is delighted to announce that Her Excellency the Hon, Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, has accepted the role of Patron of TasCOSS.

We are looking for an organised, proactive and people-focussed Corporate Services & Operations Coordinator to help keep our organisation running smoothly. If you’re interested in a a role where you can drive organisational excellence while supporting a purpose-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

The new financial year brings another round of rising costs for community service organisations and the people we support, with increases to electricity, water, rates and other essential operating costs taking effect from 1 July, writes TasCOSS CEO, Paula Wriedt.

TasCOSS has called for further household assistance following the Tasmanian Economic Regulator’s determination that regulated electricity prices in Tasmania will increase by a further 4.23% next week.

New data released though Budget Estimates shows the severity of the housing crisis, with 2,911 Tasmanian children confirmed to be without a fixed address, stranded on the social housing waitlist.