Sector building is about supporting a service system that reflects the community in which it operates. QCOSS is committed to working in partnership with the community services sector in Queensland to deliver innovative, sustainable and more targeted services to better respond to the needs of their communities – particularly in the rural and remote areas of Queensland.
We endeavour to use our knowledge, skills and resources to help build the capacity of community organisations to deliver on their vision and mission and ensure the experience and expertise of the sector is built into our shared policy and advocacy work.
The Human Services Quality Framework (HSQF) is a system for assessing and promoting improvement in the quality of human services delivery. We provide a range of direct sector supports.
To enhance best practice within the sector in relation to quality systems, QCOSS regularly convenes the Quality Collaboration Network.
QCOSS takes pride in partnering with communities across Queensland to teach, support and promote place-based approaches in tackling entrenched social issues.
Delivering workshops across the state to help community-based organisations respond effectively to funding applications for the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative.
Community Door is a comprehensive virtual gateway for community-managed organisations in Queensland to access key information to assist in all aspects of the operation of the service.
QCOSS is committed to supporting the community sector with the skills, practice and tools needed to deliver human rights-respecting services, which will deliver improved outcomes.