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
Queensland Human Rights Act information sessions – book now
In late-September your organisation is likely to have received an email about preparing for Queensland’s Human Rights Act which commences from 1 January 2020. Non-government and other organisations contracted to provide services to the public on [...]
Staff profile: Carly Hyde, Policy Lead
Carly Hyde is Policy Lead in the Policy, Advocacy and Capacity team. Her team is currently focussed on cost of living issues, and it’s an area she’s passionate about. Having just returned from parental leave, [...]
Cashless Debit Card Trial Hinkler – Follow-up survey results
Opposition to the Cashless Debit Card Trial in Hinkler has increased A QCOSS survey on the Cashless Debit Card Trial (CDCT) in Hinkler has found that even more people are opposed to the card now [...]
Upcoming Events
Changing Lives, Changing Communities – Round 2 – Fraser Coast
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.
2019 AGM
The Queensland Council of Social Service Ltd (QCOSS) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Tuesday, 5 November 2019 between 7:30am – 9:30am over breakfast at Souths Leagues Club, Davies Park, Jane Street, West End.
We welcome and encourage members to attend.
ACCAN’s telco rules workshop: Brisbane
QCOSS and ACCAN invite you to come along to our Telco Rules Workshop in Brisbane.
