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QCOSS Equality, Opportunity, Wellbeing | QCOSS is Queensland’s peak body for the community service sector.

QCOSS is Queensland’s peak body for the social service sector. Our vision is to achieve equality, opportunity and wellbeing for every person, in every community. We create positive social change through our work in advocacy, policy development and engaging with communities and the social service sector. We’re committed to self-determination and opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

From sector briefings and policy discussions to governance, leadership and workforce development opportunities, we've pa...
01/09/2026

From sector briefings and policy discussions to governance, leadership and workforce development opportunities, we've packed September with events designed to inform, connect and strengthen Queensland's community sector.

Whether you're looking to build your skills to implement AI safely in your workplace, connect with other early career workers in Cairns and Townsville, get ahead in your SQW application, or learn about the changes to the SCHADS Award, there's something for you.

As Queensland's peak body for the social service sector, we're proud to create spaces where members can learn, collaborate and drive positive change together. Check out our events calendar: https://www.qcoss.org.au/events/

Queensland's community sector is there for people every day.From supporting families facing cost-of-living pressures to ...
31/08/2026

Queensland's community sector is there for people every day.

From supporting families facing cost-of-living pressures to responding to housing insecurity and domestic and family violence, community organisations are an essential part of the social infrastructure that helps Queenslanders thrive.

Community organisations deliver critical services, but they also provide valuable insight into what's happening in local communities and where systems can work better. Strong services and strong advocacy go hand in hand.

As demand for support grows, many organisations are facing increasing financial pressure. Fair indexation, full-cost funding and greater funding certainty are essential to ensuring services can continue to meet community needs now and into the future.

We're committed to working constructively with the Queensland Government to build a strong, sustainable community sector and better outcomes for Queenslanders.

31/08/2026

The community services sector plays a vital role in creating equality, opportunity and wellbeing for all Queenslanders.

We're looking for a Senior Communications and Media Advisor who can help amplify the voices, stories and expertise of our sector.

This is an opportunity to:
✔ Work alongside sector leaders, policy experts and community organisations
✔ Influence public conversations on the issues affecting Queensland communities
✔ Be part of a collaborative, values-driven team

If you're an experienced communications professional looking for a role with purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Applications close 13 September 2026

Apply now: https://www.qcoss.org.au/job/snr-comms-advisor/

31/08/2026

Every day, community organisations support Queenslanders through some of life's toughest challenges.

At a time when communities are grappling with housing pressures, rising living costs, and concerns about the safety and wellbeing of women and children, it's important government and the sector can work together in partnership, share honest feedback, and focus on better outcomes for Queenslanders.

This morning, QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh spoke with 4BC about the value of community organisations and the importance of ensuring they can continue to advocate for the people they serve.

We're also calling for sustainable funding and fair contracting arrangements that allow services to focus on supporting communities, not managing uncertainty.

Learn more: https://www.qcoss.org.au/procurement_principles/

30/08/2026

Families and children are unable to thrive without the most basic material needs:
🍎 health
🏡 housing
🎓️ education

"Provide families with what they need and make sure that children can reach their full potential." - Anita Veivers, Centacare FNQ

Hear from our campaign partners on why it's so important to invest in families and children, and why they joined the Raising Queensland campaign.

This campaign is a call for the Queensland Government to develop a Families Strategy that ensures all families with children thrive.

Find out more and join the campaign at www.RaisingQueensland.com

Centacare FNQ, Anglicare NQ Ltd, Brisbane Youth Service.

💜 Wear It Purple Day 💜 is a day to raise awareness for our young LGBTQIA+ communities.QCOSS member organisations work to...
27/08/2026

💜 Wear It Purple Day 💜 is a day to raise awareness for our young LGBTQIA+ communities.

QCOSS member organisations work to create safe, inclusive spaces and deliver vital services including crisis housing, youth and mental health supports, and community connection. Their work is essential in building a more inclusive Queensland for s*x, s*xuality, and gender diverse young people.

By raising the visibility of our young LGBTIQA+ colleagues, service users, and communities - and by taking meaningful action to address the challenges they face - we can help create a future free from discrimination.

Wear it Purple

25/08/2026

Community organisations know their communities.

They work alongside children and families every day, seeing firsthand what's working, where support is lacking, and what local families need to thrive.

🎧 Hear Lifeline Darling Downs & South West QLD Ltd CEO Rachelle Patterson speaking with David Iliffe about the realities facing families on the Darlings Downs and across South West Queensland.

Organisations like Lifeline and the partners behind the Raising Queensland campaign are already delivering support tailored to local needs.

That's why we're calling for a whole-of-government Families Strategy that brings together housing, health and education to help every Queensland child thrive.

25/08/2026

🎉 Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Queensland Community Impact Awards!

Join us for the community services sector’s night of nights as we celebrate the people and organisations creating lasting impact for Queenslanders every day.

We're thrilled to welcome acclaimed author and journalist Trent Dalton as our MC for the night. His passion for storytelling and deep connection to Queensland communities make him the perfect person to help us celebrate the incredible impact of our sector.

🎟️ Secure your tickets today: https://www.qcoss.org.au/events/2026-queensland-community-impact-awards/

24/08/2026

Could your organisation run a place-based project that supports job outcomes and improved economic participation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?

The Indigenous Workforce and Skills Development Grant program is now open, with funding available for projects that address a local training and skills challenge or opportunity.

QCOSS has developed a free eLearning course and practical resources to help organisations prepare strong applications for this funding.

👉️ Take a look here: https://www.qcoss.org.au/project/iwsdg/

The course guides you through what the Department of Trade, Employment and Training is looking to fund and how best to prepare your application.

This project is proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government.

No child should have to navigate homelessness alone.On Friday, we were proud to support the launch of Community Living A...
24/08/2026

No child should have to navigate homelessness alone.

On Friday, we were proud to support the launch of Community Living Association's Still the System Fails Us report, which shares the experiences of young people who experienced homelessness before the age of 16 and the workers who supported them.

The report highlights the importance of early support for children and families, and the vital role community organisations play in helping young people through challenging circumstances.

Congratulations to our member organisation CLA on this important piece of research and advocacy, and for continuing to amplify the voices of young people across Queensland.

📖 Read the report to learn more about the experiences of young people facing homelessness and the changes needed to better support them: https://communityliving.org.au/services-support/youth-and-or-families/reconnect-program-youth-families/

🤝 Help us build momentum for a Queensland where all children and families can thrive. Learn more about the Raising Queensland campaign and join the movement: https://www.raisingqueensland.com/

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