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 [...]
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Annual Report 2018-2019
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 continue to lead, the charge for societal change to help shape a better Queensland for all people. 2019 has been no different.
Queensland Place-Based Community of Practice Terms of Reference
QCOSS has heard from people supporting place-based projects around Queensland that they would like more opportunities to meet, build shared understandings of place-based work, [...]
Submissions: Energy hardship guidelines
The Australian Energy Regulatory (AER) is developing a Customer Hardship Policy Guideline to improve protections for energy customers experiencing hardship. The consultation has been initiated in [...]
Water fact sheets
As an essential service, everyone in Queensland should have the right to access affordable water services. However, affordability is becoming an increasingly important issue [...]
Energy fact sheets
Electricity is an essential service that most households rely on every day for lighting, hot water, food preparation, washing, cleaning, communications and heating and [...]
A guide for engaging and working with interpreters in cases of domestic and family violence, and sexual assault
This QCOSS guide provides an outline on how to engage and work with interpreters in cases of domestic and family violence, and sexual assault. [...]
Annual Report 2017-2018
While QCOSS' vision - for a Queensland free of poverty and disadvantage - remains steadfast, our approach to delivering this is sharply focussed on changing the narrative. During 2017-18, the word 'change' became part of our vernacular as we created new approaches to ensure every person in Queensland has a good life. QCOSS is proud to lead this movement for change.
Place-based in Fraser Coast: A case study
This case study showcases an important element of place-based work and how a project came to happen for the Butchulla community. it also demonstrates just what can be achieved when a government body, a peak body and community work together.
Place-based in Capricornia: A case study
Place-based approaches requires the wisdom, expertise, resources and shared responsibility of many. This QCOSS case study provides an in-depth look at how place-based approaches have improved relationships betwen community leaders and traditional custodians in and around the Darumbal community.