As the Queensland community services sector’s peak body, QCOSS delivers a year-round research and advocacy program to deliver change on structural social issues and to promote the work and needs of the sector.
We offer members a range of opportunities to inform and engage with our advocacy agenda through the facilitation of these networks:
Community Services CEO Network
The primary purpose of the Community Services CEO Network is to bring together community sector leaders to collaboratively identify issues impacting the wider sector and provide an opportunity to share perspectives and shape solutions. Meeting 4 times per year. To register, email [email protected].
Policy Networks
The QCOSS Policy Networks provide an opportunity to shape the QCOSS’ advocacy and research agenda. We are coordinating networks on the following topics:
Research and Evaluation
This network provides an opportunity for collaboration and knowledge sharing on research and evaluation methods. Meeting 4 times per year. To register, email [email protected] or visit this form to express your interest.
Women’s Equality
This network will respond and provide advice on matters relating to women’s equality and will work with the Office for Women in supporting the development of the next iteration of the Queensland Women’s Strategy. Meeting 4 times per year. To register, email [email protected].
Essential Services Consultative Group
This network will respond and provide advice on matters relating to women’s equality and will work with the Office for Women in supporting the development of the next iteration of the Queensland Women’s Strategy. Meeting 4 times per year. To register, email [email protected].
Quality Collaboration Network
To enhance best practice within the sector in relation to quality systems, QCOSS regularly convenes the Quality Collaboration Network. The network meets from 9:30am – 11:00am on the third Wednesday of every month, from February to November. The network is a joint initiative of QCOSS and the Human Services Sector and is open to non-members of QCOSS.