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Annual Report
Build a deep understanding of the entire community services sector in Queensland
Central to every part of QCOSS’ work is a deep understanding of the sector we represent. We meet regularly with our member organisations and other key community service stakeholders, so we know what’s happening on the ground in Queensland’s communities.
The inaugural QCOSS Community Sector Survey
Tailored for Queensland and built on the success of previous Australian Community Services Sector Surveys, the inaugural QCOSS Community Sector Survey in May 2024 captured information about how the community services sector is faring. Responses provided data and insights about service demand, workforce requirements and shortfalls, career pathways and capacity building needs.
The responses from a record-breaking 1308 Queensland community sector employees provides a strong evidence base for QCOSS’ upcoming State of the Sector report, expected in Q3 2024.
Networks and influence
The following QCOSS policy networks identify shared sector challenges, emerging issues and advocacy priorities and collaboratively generate solutions.
Research and Evaluation Network
Members collaborate and share knowledge on data collection and service evaluation systems. The network met six times in 2023-24 and has 1,300+ members.
Community Services CEO Network
Members shape solutions to issues impacting the sector with a focus on structural reform. The network met five times during 2023-24 and has 120 members.
Quality Collaboration Network (QCN)
Members share experiences, information and resources on audit and quality matters. It provides valuable feedback to government on the HSQF review process. The network met eight times during 2023-24 and has more than 700 members.
Women's Equality Network
Members respond to and provide advice on matters relating to women’s equality. The network met four times during 2023-24 and has 41 members.
Queensland Peaks Network
QCOSS convenes the Queensland Peaks Network, and members identify sector issues and share perspectives quarterly. It has 29 member organisations.
Essential Services Consultative Group (ESCG)
Members influence energy policy processes and contribute to government policy on key consumer reforms. The network met four times during 2023-24 and has 22 members.
Establishing a Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Peak Body
In April 2024, the Queensland Government announced that QCOSS would be contracted to establish the first independent Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) peak for Queensland, with recruitment to begin immediately.
This new body, a key recommendation from the Women’s Justice and Safety Taskforce’s Hear Her Voice Report One, will advocate for and engage with DFV services. It will play a crucial role in informing policy, program, and service delivery improvements at all levels of government.
Over the next two to three years, QCOSS will also focus on providing a peak service, with the goal of transitioning to a fully independent DFV Peak Body.