Proposed ACNC regulations are a ‘significant overstep’
As a supporter of the Hands off our Charities Alliance, QCOSS is asking the Australian Government to withdraw its proposed additional regulations for charities. [...]
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Communify Queensland: Sharing Christmas cheer with those in need
Volunteers Roger (left), Mary (far right), and Gary (second from right) help Communify Queensland's Miranda (second from left) and Kelly (centre) sort through donations [...]
Victoria’s colossal social housing pledge puts sunshine state in the shade
Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) is calling on the Palaszczuk Government to follow Victoria’s lead and inject more money into social housing to change [...]
Feeling the heat: QCOSS research finds energy bills hit hard
A new report from Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) has found that Queensland households are bracing for bill stress, with one survey cited finding one in four concerned about paying [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Labor party’s commitment to QCOSS call for support is welcomed
QCOSS welcomes today’s announcement of an additional $6.2 million to extend emergency support services to vulnerable Queenslanders from the Labor party. The announcement includes $4 million for 20 community sector workers to provide financial resilience counselling to vulnerable [...]
Are you joining us for a special online event? – Queensland’s economic response during COVID-19: what it means for the sector
Do you have a question for the Treasurer? Register now for an exclusive online event on Monday 14 September with Queensland Treasurer the Hon. [...]
New report shows Queenslanders struggling to afford the basics
QCOSS’ 2020 Living Affordability in Queensland report shows that many Queensland households are still struggling to afford the basics. QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh says, [...]
QCOSS launch campaign for no interest loan scheme support from the state government
Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) has launched a campaign calling on the state government to fund community organisations that offer no interest loans [...]