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
Aimee’s update – 10 July 2020
In this week’s video update, QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh talks about the need to fund No Interest Loan Scheme providers as we continue to move through the recovery, and the upcoming day of action for the Raise [...]
Raise the Rate for good
The continuing COVID-19 health and economic crises have led to more people than ever before struggling to find paid work. The Australian Government supported people without paid work by lifting JobSeeker and other income support [...]
Have your say: Australian Community Sector Survey COVID-19 edition
You are invited to participate in the Australian Community Sector Survey, COVID-19 edition. This survey will provide an invaluable picture of the effects of the unprecedented current COVID-19 situation on the community sector, as it [...]
Upcoming QCOSS Events
The cliff? What it means for Queensland’s Social Service Sector
Join us and a panel of industry leaders for a members-only online forum to discuss The cliff: What it means for Queensland’s social service sector.