Supporting Diverse Workforces
The Supporting Diverse Workforces project is a sector strengthening program of work, supporting community services organisations in Queensland to develop their human resources capability.
Below you will find a list of all posts that have been categorised as "Focus Area: Community building"
The Town of Nowhere
The Town of Nowhere campaign brings together a coalition of community organisations and everyday Queenslanders dedicated to ending our state’s housing crisis. We're calling on the government to take action by making a substantial investment in building social homes.
Quality Collaboration Network (QCN)
To enhance best practice within the sector in relation to quality systems, QCOSS regularly convenes the Quality Collaboration Network.
Housing Summit must not forget its origins: the Queenslanders who have nowhere to go
Women and children being physically assaulted, families sleeping in cars, and elderly people couch surfing because they have nowhere to go must remain the focus of this week’s Housing Summit.
State Budget 2022-23: If we can build hospitals, we can build houses
QCOSS welcomes important social reforms and investment announced in today’s state budget, but says it is extremely disappointed there was no additional funding for one of the state’s biggest issues.
Crucial community services set to be cut in time of critical need
Crucial community services that have helped Queenslanders through floods, COVID-19 and soaring costs of living will be forced to cut programs if funding is [...]
Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre: We desperately need more space
As the only neighbourhood centre in the rapidly growing Cairns Northern Beaches region, Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre is facing a huge demand for services.
Redland Community Centre: Delivering Christmas joy to families in need
Redland Community Centre team is spreading Christmas cheer to those in need with their Festive Food bags and annual Christmas gift donation drive.
Report: Living Affordability in Queensland 2021
In 2020, temporary COVID-19 income support supplements lifted many low-income households out of poverty, however after income supports were removed, these gains were immediately lost.
Annual Report 2020-2021
In a year where we have all faced personal and professional challenges, the QCOSS movement has worked consistently and optimistically toward our unifying vision of equality, opportunity and wellbeing for all Queenslanders.