TasCOSS Strategic Plan (2021-26)

Strategic Plan 2021-2026 TASMANIAN COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICE INC

2021 – 2026 STRATEGIC GOALS

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A good life for all Tasmanians

A strong community services industry

A vibrant organisation

KEY INITIATIVES

KEY INITIATIVES

KEY INITIATIVES

• Create strategic partnerships and coalitions of change across the community service industry, government, business and communities to drive and influence systemic change.

• Strengthen the skills of the community services industry in governance, leadership, advocacy and outcomes.

• Continue to build a diverse and engaged membership base.

• Identify and develop statements and policy positions and recognise the lived experience of poverty and inequality.

• Lead the conversation to ensure that all public policy reflects human rights principles and practices and the Good Life framework

• Collaborate with the community services industry to identify and address risks, challenges and opportunities.

• Work with the community services industry to support and coordinate initiatives to deliver a workforce for the future.

• Ensure efficient and contemporary systems and processes.

• Ensure contemporary leadership and governance.

• Develop the team and build a strong and cohesive organisational culture.

• Increase flexibility through diverse revenue streams.

• Further develop Tasmanian data on poverty and inequality to support policy solutions.

WHO WE ARE

OUR VISION

OUR VALUES

We are a dynamic, committed and collaborative team who work with integrity and compassion to advocate for Tasmanians affected by poverty, disadvantage and inequality.

As the peak body for the community services industry in the state, our diverse and valued member organisations are central to our work.

One Tasmania, free of poverty and inequality where everyone has the same opportunity.

• We are committed to creating a Tasmania where everyone can live a good life.

OUR MISSION

• We believe no one should have to live in poverty and that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect.

TasCOSS is the peak body for the community services industry in Tasmania.

We challenge and change the systems, behaviours and attitudes that create poverty, inequality and exclusion, to ensure all Tasmanians have equal opportunity to live a good life.

• We value diversity and work inclusively and collaboratively.

• We are committed to working towards reconciliation and a treaty with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community.

• We want a sustainable and healthy future for our communities.

tascoss.org.au TAS COS S ST R AT E G IC P L A N 2021-2026