Working together to challenge and change

The Tasmanian Council of Social Service (TasCOSS) is the peak body for the community services industry in Tasmania. We advocate to challenge and change the systems, behaviours and attitudes that create poverty, inequality and exclusion, to ensure all Tasmanians have the same opportunity to live a good life.
50,000
Tasmanian households are experiencing energy poverty
28,000
Tasmanians are working in the community services industry
120,000
Tasmanians are living below the poverty line
4,696
Tasmanians are on the priority social housing wait list (as of January 2024)

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TasCOSS North-West Networking Event

TasCOSS would like to invite you to a networking event on Wednesday 1 May 2024 at the Bayviews Restaurant and Lounge Bar. At this event, we will be farewelling our TasCOSS Board President, Alexander McKenzie, after four and a half incredible years in the role, and announcing our incoming president. You will also have the opportunity to meet the TasCOSS Board and team, hear about TasCOSS’s advocacy priorities, and network with industry colleagues.
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In joining TasCOSS, you are joining a community dedicated to delivering equality, opportunity and a good life for all Tasmanians.
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