Aimee’s update – 24 December 2020
In this week's video update, QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh wishes everyone a happy holidays and outlines some areas of focus for QCOSS as we move [...]
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QCOSS office closure during the 2020 festive season
From all of us here in the QCOSS Team we would like to wish you a safe and happy festive season. We are looking forward [...]
Community of Practice for place-based approaches – a quick look at next year’s events
As the state’s peak body for the community sector QCOSS is uniquely positioned to support and enable place-based approaches across Queensland. We recognise that we [...]
Disappointing changes to sexual assault and rape laws have been revived – make a submission!
The Queensland government is proposing new rape and sexual assault laws. The proposed changes sparked heated debate from organisations, academics and individuals who work with [...]
Listen in: Queensland’s underwhelming budget misses a once in a generation opportunity to build back better
QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh joined Craig Zonca and Loretta Ryan on ABC Radio Brisbane to talk about Queensland's state budget, released on 1 December. Aimee [...]
Budget a missed opportunity for ground-breaking investment in Queensland’s future
QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh has called on the government to take advantage of the current economic climate to make the substantial investments in public housing [...]
Listen in: Aimee talks with 4BC about consumer energy bill concerns on the eve of peak usage
QCOSS Chief Executive Officer Aimee McVeigh joined 4BC Drive's Scott Emerson on 10 November to talk about energy bill stress as we approach summer in [...]
Aimee’s update – 30 October 2020
In her latest video update, QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh talks about the Queensland State Election, supporting our Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, and our special [...]
The QCOSS 2020 State Election Scorecard
While all politicians may speak of benefitting all Queenslanders, people experiencing vulnerability in our state need sustained commitment. QCOSS’ election priorities statement, drafted in consultation with [...]
On-demand: QCOSS 2020 State Election Leaders Debate
We were delighted to host Labor's Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors, The Honourable Coralee O'Rourke and LNP's Shadow Minister for Communities, Disability Services and [...]