Tasmanian Council of Social Service

27/10/2026

Today marks the start of 26Ten Week

Learning changes lives. Share your literacy, numeracy or learning journey during 26Ten Week as we celebrate the theme – Changing lives. One story at a time.

Find out more at 26ten.tas.gov.au

26Ten supports Tasmanians to improve their reading, writing and everyday maths. Call the Reading Writing Hotline on 1300 655 506 for free help.

25/10/2026

🏠⚡ Thousands of renters across our state are trapped in properties that are poorly insulated, uncomfortable and expensive to heat or cool.

In a state like Tasmania where winters can be bitterly cold, this is simply unacceptable.

💡 New research from Renew highlights how improving rental energy efficiency will reduce power bills, ease cost of living pressures and improve health and wellbeing.

📰 Read The Mercury Newspaper story: https://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/tasmania-renters-and-welfare-groups-demand-mandatory-energy-efficiency-standards-for-rental-homes/news-story/a168f715fdfa995595c7f766bf69067e
📄 Read Renew's Fit to Rent report:https://renew.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Renew-Rental-Report-2026-TAS-1.pdf

23/10/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Four Tasmanians. One ask.

Bron and Glen were put through conversion practices. Miranda is a Tasmanian GP who sees the harm in her patients. Rev Morrison is a Uniting Church minister with a message for every LGBTQIA+ Tasmanian.

Conversion practices are still legal in Tasmania. The Parliament of Tasmania petition to ban them closes Monday 26 October 2026 and takes one minute.

✍️ Sign the petition: https://haepetitions.parliament.tas.gov.au/haepet/Home/PetitionDetails/156
🎥 Watch the full Equality Tasmania videos: https://equalitytasmania.org.au/home/endconversion/

If this raises anything for you, QLife is on 1800 184 527 and Lifeline on 13 11 14.

23/10/2026

20/10/2026

🏢 Please note, the TasCOSS office will be closed on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 October 2026.

While our physical office will be closed on Friday, TasCOSS staff will still be contactable via email and direct phone. To contact a member of the team, please head to tascoss.org.au/about/tascoss/team

Our office will reopen on Monday 26 October 2026.

20/10/2026

Join the fun of Children's Week with more than 80 free, family-friendly events happening all around Tasmania. 🤹‍♀️🪇🧸

Find an event near you at this link > https://playgrouptas.org.au/events

19/10/2026

Volunteering Tasmania recently joined Independent Living Centre and TasCOSS to celebrate Seniors Month.

Seniors Month is a fantastic opportunity to recognise the valuable contributions older Tasmanians make to our communities every day. There are still many events happening around the state this month, so be sure to get involved! A big thank you to COTA Tasmania for organising such a fantastic program of events.

View the program on the link below.
https://cotatas.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Seniors-Month-Program-2026_WEB-6-Aug-low-res.pdf

Independent Living Centre Tasmania Tasmanian Council of Social Service COTA (Council On The Ageing) Tasmania Tasmania)

19/10/2026

⏰ Last chance to have your say in the annual member survey and help shape the future direction of TasCOSS!

📣 From advocacy priorities and industry challenges to training, professional development and member services, your feedback will help us better understand what matters most to you.

👉 Take a few minutes to share your thoughts: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026TasCOSSMemberSurvey

19/10/2026

🏢 New office, new chapter for TasCOSS!

We've officially settled into our new home at Ground Floor, 91-93 Macquarie Street, Hobart!

Our new office provides a welcoming and collaborative space for our staff, members and stakeholders to connect, share ideas and work together towards a fairer Tasmania.

As we prepare to launch our new Strategic Plan (2026-31), the move marks an exciting new chapter for TasCOSS and our continued work supporting a strong community services industry.

📍 Come and say hello — we'd love to welcome you to our new space!