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 – 18 September 2020
In her latest video update, QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh talks about Disability Action Week, happening now, and the confidential counselling available through Lotus Support Services for people wishing to share their story with the Disability [...]
Listen in: Aimee talks about the need to extend Queensland’s rental eviction moratorium on ABC Radio Brisbane
QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh joined ABC Radio Brisbane's Craig Zonca and Loretta Ryan to discuss the Queensland Government's decision to end the eviction moratorium on private rentals - putting thousands of struggling Queenslanders at risk [...]
Members of Queensland’s Housing Security Subcommittee criticises government decision on moratorium
Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS), QShelter and Tenants Queensland, three of the five members of the Queensland government’s COVID-19 Housing Security Subcommittee, have criticised the decision not to extend the residential tenancy eviction moratorium. A joint statement from QCOSS CEO Aimee [...]
Upcoming QCOSS Events
2020 AGM
The Queensland Council of Social Service Ltd (QCOSS) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Tuesday, 10 November 2020 between 7:30am – 9:30am over breakfast at The Joinery, 244 Montague Road, West End.
We welcome and encourage members to attend.