QCOSS is 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 create positive social change through our work in advocacy, policy development and engaging with communities and the social service sector. We’re committed to self-determination and opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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[email protected]_ calls for the Federal Government to work together with the states to invest in social housing, as demand for housing support increases in Qld.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-22/qld-annual-figures-social-housing-waiting-list/100480968
QCOSS analysis has revealed the social housing register has increased in size by 78 per cent since 2017, with the average wait time hitting a staggering 28 months.
There is no question we are in a housing crisis. Governments at all levels must come together to tackle it.
Thousands of Queenslanders waiting for public housing amid 'crisis' https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-22/qld-annual-figures-social-housing-waiting-list/100480968
QCOSS Events
QCOSS Member Town Halls: Townsville
This is a practical in-person session exploring the emerging issues in your community and how they will shape QCOSS’ advocacy in 2022
Human Rights in Action: Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 in the 21st Century
This webinar will discuss how the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 might be adapted for the 21st Century.
QCOSS Member Town Halls: Sunshine Coast
This is a practical in-person session exploring the emerging issues in your community and how they will shape QCOSS’ advocacy in 2022.
