A Queensland Renewed: Priority Action Plan 2020
In our Priority Action Plan 2020, we are calling on the Queensland Government to set a bold vision, improve transparency, measure what matters and be accountable for delivering on what Queenslanders value. A key part […]
Annual Report 2018-2019
Message from the CEO This year, QCOSS celebrates 60 years of service to the community. With the support of the community, community sector, government and many other stakeholders, for 60 years we have led, and […]
QCOSS submissions to Social Security Inquiries
Our elected representatives need to act now and make decisions that prioritise equality, opportunity and wellbeing for every person in every community. In response to this, QCOSS made four submissions to Social Security Inquiries in […]
AEMC Wholesale demand response mechanism draft determination
In August 2019 the National COSS Network wrote to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) about wholesale demand response mechanism draft determination. The network expressed support for the proposed change to the national electricity rules […]
Changing Lives, Changing Communities Local Champions Program – 27-28 March 2019
If you were part of the Local Champion program and would like to access your information, including the harvest, please click here to the password protected page.
Money matters fact sheets – information on financial decision-making among communities from refugee backgrounds
For refugee families arriving in Australia language skills, cultural context and prolonged experience with forced migration and trauma can make it harder to navigate new systems. QCOSS has developed Money Matters fact sheets to support […]
QCOSS Queensland State Budget 2019-2020 Commentary
‘Staying the course’ has been the Treasurer’s catch cry for the 2019-20 budget, and it’s true we see few new ideas in this spend. QCOSS has asked – what is that course and we think […]
Place-based approaches for community change – QCOSS’ guide and toolkit
Place-based approaches are important. They provide communities with the flexibility to make decisions that are in the very best interests of the people living there. For several years now we have been working on some […]
Getting from A to B: QCOSS submission to the 30-year Queensland Transport Strategy
As an essential service, transport must be accessible, affordable, safe, fair and sustainable for all Queenslanders. QCOSS made a submission to the Queensland Transport Strategy to ensure that the voices of people who are often […]
