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 Queensland. One-in-four people surveyed reported they are concerned about being [...]
Julie French is the Manager at Innisfail’s Community Support Centre, which provides a broad range of family and community support services, including counselling, parenting and educational programs. COVID-19 has had significant impacts on the community sector. [...]
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 Queenslanders’ lives and lift the economy out of recession. QCOSS Chief [...]
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 their energy bills during the COVID-19 crisis. QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh has warned [...]
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 NAIDOC Week event. Have you faced issues with service delivery [...]
Creativity Australia is offering grants of up to $10,000 to people or groups who are wanting to start a With One Voice choir in their community. If you have a passion for bringing people together, for [...]
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 our member organisations, lays out seven tangible policies that would support the wellbeing [...]
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 Seniors, Dr Christian Rowan on Monday 19 October for a [...]
In her latest video update, QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh talks about Queensland Labor’s election commitment to fund No Interest Loans Scheme providers, and our State Election Leaders Debate event coming up on Monday from 7:00pm. [...]
Ansvar Insurance's Community Education Program provides a range of grants, of up to $50,000, to organisations supporting Australian youth through programs that fall under two categories – Empowerment & Education and Outreach & Support. Only registered [...]