Stop the debt trap
No-one should be forced to choose between putting food on the table or paying off their loans, yet that is the reality for thousands of Australians caught in the debt trap due to high-cost fast [...]
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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 [...]
Housing strategy provides a foundation for solutions
The Queensland Government Housing Strategy that was released today provides a foundation for solutions to address the growing issues of affordable housing and homelessness. Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) welcomes the Government’s commitment to [...]
Government applauded for improving emergency energy assistance access
Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) welcomes the government’s decision today to simplify the application process for emergency financial assistance for energy bills. The Home Energy Emergency Assistance Scheme (HEEAS) is designed to support low-income Queenslanders [...]