"Australia does not need an official poverty measure, according to the Minster for Social Services. "Anne Ruston said that 'a narrow definition of poverty is not something the government has ever sought, doesn’t have.'" #politas Luke Henriques-Gomes theguardian.com/australia-news…

"Vinnies Tasmania spent $60,000 last financial year on tip fees. "That is $60,000 that actually came out of our pocket, basically — money that could have been spent on helping people." — Lara Alexander, CEO, Vinnies Tasmania #politas Manika Champ abc.net.au/news/2020-11-0…

The need for Aurora Energy to embed the Energy Charter principles are especially important in the wake of COVID-19. Read TasCOSS's submission to The Energy Charter Independent Accountability Panel — Aurora Energy > bit.ly/TasCOSSEnergyC… #politas issuu.com/tascoss7/docs/…

"Cutting the rate of income support will create even more disruption & uncertainty for 10s of 1000s of Tasmanians whose lives have already been turned upside down by this health crisis." — Adrienne Picone, CEO, TasCOSS #politas #auspol Claire Bickers themercury.com.au/business/scott…

Read TasCOSS's response and media coverage of the 2020/21 State Budget > bit.ly/TasCOSS202021S… Watch the TasCOSS 2020/21 State Budget Briefing > bit.ly/TasCOSS202021S… #politas

The TasCOSS enews provides a round-up of news, events, training, resources and notices to our members and the community services industry. Read the latest edition > bit.ly/TasCOSSenews16…

“We know that looking for work costs money; transport for example is a barrier to employment for many Tasmanians, as is lack of affordable housing close to where jobs are." — Adrienne Picone, CEO, TasCOSS #politas Claire Bickers Cameron Whiteley themercury.com.au/education/tert…

This year’s Annual Report captures the strength, adaptability and resilience of our industry and the way in which TasCOSS supported our members to respond to increased need and service gaps. Head to tascoss.org.au/ar201920 to find out more. youtu.be/-Gx8rFyGUkQ

The TasCOSS enews provides a round-up of news, events, training, resources and notices to our members and the community services industry. Read the latest edition > bit.ly/TasCOSSenews27…

Change Your Impact is an experiential leadership course which provides you with wrap-around support to grow as a leader in the workplace. Register now > tascoss.org.au/events/change-… #ChangeYourImpact

TasCOSS is seeking a Manager Advocacy & Communications to lead our communications and advocacy work to influence and impact positive change for Tasmanians experiencing disadvantage and social exclusion. Applications close 9am, Monday 11 January 2021. ethicaljobs.com.au/members/tascos…

Learn what it takes to be an effective leader. This innovative new leadership program brings together the finest minds in strategic thinking in a series of intensive workshops. Register now > tascoss.org.au/events/communi…

The TasCOSS enews provides a round-up of news, events, training, resources and notices to our members and the community services industry. Read the latest edition > bit.ly/TasCOSSenews10…

"The commitment by the Tasmanian Liberal Party, if elected, to partner with the community services industry to address the current skills shortage and create 4,000 new jobs by 2024 to meet rising community demand has been welcomed by TasCOSS. (1/2) #politas #tasvotes

"$3.3 million over 3 years in funding would ensure the long-term sustainability of the industry & enable community service orgs to continue to provide timely, wrap-around support to Tasmanians." (2/2) Read TasCOSS's full statement > tascoss.org.au/industryworkfo… #politas #tasvotes

Congratulations to Annah Fromberg (ABC Hobart), winner of the Public Service Journalism award at the 2021 MEAA Tasmanian Media Awards. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to telling the stories and raising the profile of important issues in the community. #politas

First face to face COSS Directors meeting of the year - great to be joined in Canberra for collaboration, discussions and advocacy. ⁦⁦ACOSS⁩ ⁦TasCOSS⁩ ⁦NCOSS⁩ ⁦Western Australian Council of Social Service⁩ ⁦NTCOSS⁩ ⁦South Australian Council of Social Service⁩ (not pictured ⁦VCOSS⁩ ⁦@QCOSS_⁩)

WATCH: COSS Directors call for action across the country to #RaisetheAge of criminal responsibility #auspol ACTCOSS TasCOSS NCOSS Western Australian Council of Social Service NTCOSS South Australian Council of Social Service VCOSS @QCOSS_ facebook.com/AustralianCoun…

"For Tasmanians living on low incomes, cost can be a significant barrier to maintaining healthy, social engagement. Telstra’s decision to remove the requirement to pay for the service will have a huge impact." — Adrienne Picone, CEO, TasCOSS #politas examiner.com.au/story/7369755/…

Great to catch up with so many people from across our community services industry over the last 2 days. Thanks to everyone who helped make Conference 2021 such a success.