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
Staff profile: Stacey De Calmer, Senior Community Capacity Officer
Stacey De Calmer is a Senior Community Capacity Officer, focussing on place-based work and Human Services Quality Framework (HSQF) support. “Place-based work is a great way to invite the participation of communities into shaping their [...]
New research study into RoboDebt
People in Queensland who have been affected by Centrelink’s automated ‘RoboDebt’ recovery system are being called on to participate in a research project. QCOSS is partnering with the University of Queensland for the project, which [...]
From Mark – 31 July 2019
An update on Raise the Rate How interesting is it that now the election is over federal parliamentarians are coming out in support of increasing Newstart and the Youth Allowance. Don’t get me wrong it [...]
Upcoming Events
QCOSS Events: Tender writing and Skilling Queenslanders for Work 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 […]
Tender writing and Skilling Queenslanders for Work workshop – Maryborough
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 to our tender writing workshop in Maryborough.
Tender writing and Skilling Queenslanders for Work workshop – Logan
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 to our tender writing workshop in Logan.
