TasCOSS
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RESEARCH
CONNECTION
COLLABORATION
INTEGRITY COMPASSION INFLUENCE TasCOSS
Working towards a fair, just and inclusive Tasmania tascoss.org.au
Research
“My story is not a typical story of poverty or unemployment. I am from a university educated, high socio-economic background. I guess if anything, my story shows this can happen to anyone.”
TasCOSS’s social policy analysts and researchers...
Participate in policy making
Bring innovative ideas to the table
Provide representation on behalf of Tasmanians
Our sector development activities connect Members with
Recommend the way forward to Government Experts
We engage on
Energy
Connection
“I do focus too much of my time on money, but when every dollar counts it becomes a way of living: day by day, week by week, payment by payment.”
Innovation
Each other
Water
Cost of living
Emergency Relief
Education
Government Health
Employment
Housing
Transport
New ideas
& more...
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Submissions to Government
Budget recommendations
Committee positions shaping policy
“I use the City Mission and other places, NILS for getting a fridge and washing machine, that’s how I can do it. I pay for my daughter’s braces, and dancing lessons. I want to give her the best possible chance to stay off drugs.”
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HACC & CHSP Consumer Engagement
Collaboration
TasCOSS Conference 2014
“I had to leave my family and my friends behind so that I was able to get a job and support myself.”
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UNLIMITED LEARNING
TasCOSS speaks up for Tasmanians
Members give us invaluable professional and expert feedback, ideas and advice on all our programs and activities.
And we listen too
Get Educated! Forum
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EDUCATION INNOVATORS
ATTENDEES
COUNTLESS NEW IDEAS
Looking for research to underpin your submission or funding application? Check our Submissions and Papers at tascoss.org.au/socialpolicy
HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY?
Professional Development
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Want to improve your skills? Join in an event, forum or workshop
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Need some sector advice? – Call – 6231 0755
HELP DESK
Join our Regional Councils or attend a TasCOSS event
Visit our brand new How To Library tascosslibrary.org.au
Wondering How to…?
“It’s important to balance my necessities and treats, payment by payment. I am able to manage some months easier than others. I feel guilty for buying hobby items, but life involves having fun things too.”
Topics
SESSIONS
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HOURS OF SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE
Measuring outcomes Governance
Advocacy Skills and Approaches
Skills for Change
These quotes come from contributors to the TasCOSS Bottom Line Blog which provides a place for stories told by Tasmanians about what it’s like to live on a low income. Check it out at: bottomlinebloggers.wordpress.com
Adaptive Leadership
SCHADS AwardS
Client engagement Collective Impact
Interpreting the State Budget
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