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 [...]
Below you will find a list of all posts that have been categorised as "Service Type: Homelessness"
Everyone deserves a place to call home – the choice is yours
As Homelessness Week 2018 draws to a close, QCOSS (Queensland Council of Social Service) is determined to keep the spotlight on the importance of having a place to call home. Housing is foundational for getting [...]
QCOSS Housing Position Statement
QCOSS (Queensland Council of Social Service) has developed this Position Statement in collaboration with key housing stakeholders following the publication of our QCOSS Housing Policy Review in March 2018 (QCOSS, 2018). QCOSS believes that everyone has a [...]
QCOSS Housing Briefing
QCOSS has been reviewing and developing a broad housing policy framework, and has released a draft Housing Position Statement for consultation. As part of this consultation process we recently held a Housing Briefing for housing stakeholders, concurrently [...]
Draft Position Statement on Housing – have your say
The Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) is seeking feedback on our Housing Policy Review and draft Position Statement on Housing. With a vision to eliminate poverty and disadvantage in Queensland, our interest in housing stems from our cost-of-living [...]
Ageing and homelessness: solutions to a growing problem
This report from Mission Australia compiles existing research and data to present an overview of the current issues around ageing and homelessness in Australia. The report explores the precursors and drivers of homelessness for older [...]
QCOSS member profile – Teresa Reed, Mangrove Housing
This not-for-profit is one of nine organisations in South East Queensland (SEQ) that received a grant for education programs to help clients understand energy bills, access hardship programs and find the best deals. Mangrove [...]
Member profile: Nicole Walsh, North West Youth Accommodation Service
The Manager of Brisbane-based North West Youth Accommodation Service (NWYAS) says it is important people realise that addressing the issues faced by young Queenslanders experiencing homelessness requires more than the ongoing supply of housing options. [...]
Housing costs force age pensioners into poverty
Queensland couples who rely on the age pension and rent in the private market are at the greatest risk of living in poverty compared to other seniors, according to the Queensland Council of Social Service's [...]
Emerging Voices
QCOSS’ Emerging Voices project is designed to engage passionate individuals and facilitate opportunities for them to influence and change Queensland’s social and economic policy agenda. Established in 2015, the project continues to provide a targeted [...]