We are Queensland’s peak body for the social service sector.
Our vision is to achieve equality, opportunity and wellbeing for every person, in every community.
We believe that every person in Queensland – regardless of where they come from, who they pray to, their gender, who they love, how or where they live – deserves to live a life of equality, opportunity and wellbeing.
We are a conduit for change. We bring people together to help solve the big social issues faced by people in Queensland, building strength in numbers to amplify our voice.
We create positive social change through our work in advocacy, policy development, engaging and empowering our members, the social service sector and communities. We’re committed to self-determination and opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our strengths and focus lie in these areas
The work we do relies on these areas being connected. Together they enable us to truly create a movement for change; a movement that will create
equality, opportunity and wellbeing for all people in all communities.
Rebooting the system
Overturning systems and structures that create and perpetuate inequality.
Being in service
Supporting a service system that reflects the community in which it operates.
Starting a revolution
Building hope and optimism across Queensland through engaged, inclusive and thriving communities.
Leading together
Inviting and motivating people and organisations to walk with us, because we are stronger together.
Joining forces
Mobilising a force for equality, opportunity and wellbeing.
Walking the talk
Being a strong, sustainable, relevant, leader to achieve excellence.
Latest News
Register your interest: Skilling Queenslanders for Work tender writing workshops
Need help writing successful grant or funding applications? Looking for tips to make your funding applications stand out? Want to know more about Skilling Queenslanders for Work and how to apply for funding? Come along [...]
From Mark – 15 January 2020
Post-Christmas/holiday and back-to-school time can leave Queenslanders in the lurch Everyone in Queensland needs a decent standard of living. However, many Queenslanders simply do not have enough money to get by, especially in regional areaswhere [...]
QCOSS submission to the QCA on retail electricity prices for Queensland 2020-21
As the cost of essentials continue to increase, those on the lowest incomes are being further left behind. With financial pressures increasing, the cost of energy remains a key issue for the communities across regional [...]
Upcoming Events
“SORRY I DON’T UNDERSTAND..”A workshop for service providers on engaging and working with interpreters
Every day, thousands of non-English speaking Australians face communication gaps. Learn how to engage interpreters to better support people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds through this free workshop. If you work with people […]
Changing Lives, Changing Communities – Round 2 – Brisbane
What will it take to continue our work together to create communities where everyone contributes, matters and belongs? Come along and work together, taking your place to drive change in your community.
Changing Lives, Changing Communities – Round 2 – Cairns
What will it take to continue our work together to create communities where everyone contributes, matters and belongs? Come along and work together, taking your place to drive change in your community.
