QCOSS 2025 Living Affordability Report: Only pensioners were found able to afford basic needs, with all other modelled households in weekly budget deficits between $17 and $277
📢 Logan Bell worked two jobs, studied full-time and looked for housing during the three months she spent living in a hotel with her daughter.
‘Spread so thin’: Single parents among those hardest hit by cost of living pressure
www.smh.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 AM
QCOSS 2025 Living Affordability Report: Only pensioners were found able to afford basic needs, with all other modelled households in weekly budget deficits between $17 and $277
Some Personal News:
I've finished up with QCOSS after a lovely year supporting Queensland's community sector – and I'm back on the hunt for short-term and freelance contracts.
I'm a little more mobile and can duck away for a few months for jobs interstate too (if I can make double rent stack up).
I've finished up with QCOSS after a lovely year supporting Queensland's community sector – and I'm back on the hunt for short-term and freelance contracts.
I'm a little more mobile and can duck away for a few months for jobs interstate too (if I can make double rent stack up).
August 27, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Some Personal News:
I've finished up with QCOSS after a lovely year supporting Queensland's community sector – and I'm back on the hunt for short-term and freelance contracts.
I'm a little more mobile and can duck away for a few months for jobs interstate too (if I can make double rent stack up).
I've finished up with QCOSS after a lovely year supporting Queensland's community sector – and I'm back on the hunt for short-term and freelance contracts.
I'm a little more mobile and can duck away for a few months for jobs interstate too (if I can make double rent stack up).
Good seeing changemakers Linda McLelland, CEO Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre & regional advocate and Dr Faiza El-Higzi OAM, social change & transformative community development practitioner & fellow #QCOSS Directors. See Linda & Faiza at the #QCOSS Conf in Nov- qcossconference.com.au/program/
October 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Good seeing changemakers Linda McLelland, CEO Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre & regional advocate and Dr Faiza El-Higzi OAM, social change & transformative community development practitioner & fellow #QCOSS Directors. See Linda & Faiza at the #QCOSS Conf in Nov- qcossconference.com.au/program/
I attended the Qld Council of Social Service (QCOSS) AGM today. This was QCOSS’s 65th AGM! 65 years! Woohoo! I’m proud to be a Director of QCOSS who work with organisations across the state who support & help thousands of people every single day, & positively change lives. Thanks for all you do. 🧁💐👏🏽
November 15, 2024 at 10:50 AM
I attended the Qld Council of Social Service (QCOSS) AGM today. This was QCOSS’s 65th AGM! 65 years! Woohoo! I’m proud to be a Director of QCOSS who work with organisations across the state who support & help thousands of people every single day, & positively change lives. Thanks for all you do. 🧁💐👏🏽
QCOSS chief exec Aimee McVeigh has also raised concerns about a shift in enforcement – denied by government – which she says has seen some youth justice orgs being told they’re in breach of *existing* contracts for speaking to media about YJ issues.
August 23, 2025 at 9:55 PM
QCOSS chief exec Aimee McVeigh has also raised concerns about a shift in enforcement – denied by government – which she says has seen some youth justice orgs being told they’re in breach of *existing* contracts for speaking to media about YJ issues.
This month, our CEO Dr Chris Sarra joins the 2025 QCOSS Conference: Changing State in Brisbane with Aimee McVeigh (QCOSS). Together they’ll explore the time we’re in, the work ahead, and the future we’re dreaming for generations to come.
🗓 26 Nov | 📍 BCEC
🔗 qcossconference.com
🗓 26 Nov | 📍 BCEC
🔗 qcossconference.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This month, our CEO Dr Chris Sarra joins the 2025 QCOSS Conference: Changing State in Brisbane with Aimee McVeigh (QCOSS). Together they’ll explore the time we’re in, the work ahead, and the future we’re dreaming for generations to come.
🗓 26 Nov | 📍 BCEC
🔗 qcossconference.com
🗓 26 Nov | 📍 BCEC
🔗 qcossconference.com
Our CEO, Dr Chris Sarra will be speaking at the 2025 QCOSS Conference: Changing State in Brisbane this November. In conversation with Aimee McVeigh (QCOSS), Dr Sarra will explore the time we’re in, the work we’re called to do, and the future we’re dreaming for generations to come
October 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Our CEO, Dr Chris Sarra will be speaking at the 2025 QCOSS Conference: Changing State in Brisbane this November. In conversation with Aimee McVeigh (QCOSS), Dr Sarra will explore the time we’re in, the work we’re called to do, and the future we’re dreaming for generations to come
🗓 Wednesday 26 November | 🕥 10:35–11:35am
📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
🔗 qcossconference.com
#StrongerSmarter #QCOSS #ChangingState #ChrisSarra #Leadership #Community
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📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
🔗 qcossconference.com
#StrongerSmarter #QCOSS #ChangingState #ChrisSarra #Leadership #Community
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October 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🗓 Wednesday 26 November | 🕥 10:35–11:35am
📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
🔗 qcossconference.com
#StrongerSmarter #QCOSS #ChangingState #ChrisSarra #Leadership #Community
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📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
🔗 qcossconference.com
#StrongerSmarter #QCOSS #ChangingState #ChrisSarra #Leadership #Community
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Good to see so many representatives from community organisations across QLD at the Domestic & Family Violence Peak Engagement Session with First Nations stakeholders hosted by #QCOSS in Brisbane.
August 4, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Good to see so many representatives from community organisations across QLD at the Domestic & Family Violence Peak Engagement Session with First Nations stakeholders hosted by #QCOSS in Brisbane.
A report by the Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) shows families with children are being hardest hit, with single parents with two kids currently facing a weekly budget deficit of $227. #national
Families in Queensland facing weekly budget deficit heading into Christmas
A report by the Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) shows families with children are being hardest hit, with single parents with two kids currently facing a weekly budget deficit of $227. #national
www.9news.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 3:20 AM
A report by the Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) shows families with children are being hardest hit, with single parents with two kids currently facing a weekly budget deficit of $227. #national
I attended the Queensland Council of Social Services (QCOSS) 2024 Queensland Community Impact Awards at Brisbane City Hall this evening. Congratulations to all the nominees & awardees! You all do such incredible work in & for your communities!
November 25, 2024 at 12:59 PM
I attended the Queensland Council of Social Services (QCOSS) 2024 Queensland Community Impact Awards at Brisbane City Hall this evening. Congratulations to all the nominees & awardees! You all do such incredible work in & for your communities!
QLD Human Rights Act was start of continuing process to protect our #humanrights. How can we improve protection of #humanrights in QLD? Learn from one of QLD’s leaders - Aimee McVeigh CEO of QCOSS - @ 6 for 6.30 on 21/8 — in person & online Book here #qldpol
DFML 2025 - Aimee McVeigh — Queensland Council for Civil Liberties
The QCCL is proud to announce that 2025 Derek Fielding Memorial Lecture will be presented by Aimee McVeigh, CEO of Queensland’s peak body for the social services sector QCOSS, and leader of the succe...
qccl.org.au
August 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
QLD Human Rights Act was start of continuing process to protect our #humanrights. How can we improve protection of #humanrights in QLD? Learn from one of QLD’s leaders - Aimee McVeigh CEO of QCOSS - @ 6 for 6.30 on 21/8 — in person & online Book here #qldpol
The protection of #humanrights is an ongoing project. In this year’s DFML lawyer and CEO of QCOSS Aimee McVeigh will explain how we can realise #humanrights in Queensland. Join us in person and online @ 6 for 6.30 on 21/8 🍷🍕 in person. Book here
DFML 2025 - Aimee McVeigh — Queensland Council for Civil Liberties
The QCCL is proud to announce that 2025 Derek Fielding Memorial Lecture will be presented by Aimee McVeigh, CEO of Queensland’s peak body for the social services sector QCOSS, and leader of the succe...
qccl.org.au
August 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The protection of #humanrights is an ongoing project. In this year’s DFML lawyer and CEO of QCOSS Aimee McVeigh will explain how we can realise #humanrights in Queensland. Join us in person and online @ 6 for 6.30 on 21/8 🍷🍕 in person. Book here
JOIN the QCOSS In Conversation with the Hon Steven Miles MP, Qld Premier on Monday 16 September, 3:00 - 4:00pm, online via zoom. Register at www.qcoss.org.au/events/in-co....
#Queensland #Qld #Auspol #auspol24 #qldpol #qldvotes
#Queensland #Qld #Auspol #auspol24 #qldpol #qldvotes
September 11, 2024 at 7:03 AM
JOIN the QCOSS In Conversation with the Hon Steven Miles MP, Qld Premier on Monday 16 September, 3:00 - 4:00pm, online via zoom. Register at www.qcoss.org.au/events/in-co....
#Queensland #Qld #Auspol #auspol24 #qldpol #qldvotes
#Queensland #Qld #Auspol #auspol24 #qldpol #qldvotes
Social service body says Qld's breach bail laws were made in 'echo chamber': https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-18/qcoss-not-called-for-qld-breach-bail-committee/107169776
Social service body says Qld's breach bail laws were made in 'echo chamber'
The LNP administration's latest measure to curb crime, breach bail, go to jail, is being examined by a parliamentary committee.
www.abc.net.au
September 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Social service body says Qld's breach bail laws were made in 'echo chamber': https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-18/qcoss-not-called-for-qld-breach-bail-committee/107169776
This month, our CEO Dr Chris Sarra joins the 2025 QCOSS Conference: Changing State in Brisbane with Aimee McVeigh (QCOSS). Together they’ll explore the time we’re in, the work ahead, and the future we’re dreaming for generations to come.
26 Nov | BCEC
🔗 qcossconference.com
26 Nov | BCEC
🔗 qcossconference.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This month, our CEO Dr Chris Sarra joins the 2025 QCOSS Conference: Changing State in Brisbane with Aimee McVeigh (QCOSS). Together they’ll explore the time we’re in, the work ahead, and the future we’re dreaming for generations to come.
26 Nov | BCEC
🔗 qcossconference.com
26 Nov | BCEC
🔗 qcossconference.com
🗓 Wednesday 26 November | 🕥 10:35–11:35am
📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
🔗 qcossconference.com
#StrongerSmarter #QCOSS #ChangingState #ChrisSarra #Leadership #Community
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📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
🔗 qcossconference.com
#StrongerSmarter #QCOSS #ChangingState #ChrisSarra #Leadership #Community
2/2
October 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
🗓 Wednesday 26 November | 🕥 10:35–11:35am
📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
🔗 qcossconference.com
#StrongerSmarter #QCOSS #ChangingState #ChrisSarra #Leadership #Community
2/2
📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
🔗 qcossconference.com
#StrongerSmarter #QCOSS #ChangingState #ChrisSarra #Leadership #Community
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Our CEO, Dr Chris Sarra, will be speaking at the 2025 QCOSS Conference: Changing State in Brisbane this November. In conversation with Aimee McVeigh (QCOSS), Dr Sarra will explore the time we’re in, the work we’re called to do, and the future we’re dreaming for generations to come.
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October 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Our CEO, Dr Chris Sarra, will be speaking at the 2025 QCOSS Conference: Changing State in Brisbane this November. In conversation with Aimee McVeigh (QCOSS), Dr Sarra will explore the time we’re in, the work we’re called to do, and the future we’re dreaming for generations to come.
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Time is running out to hear our fantastic speaker! In this year’s DFML lawyer and CEO of QCOSS Aimee McVeigh will explain how we can realise #humanrights in Queensland. Join us in person and online @ 6 for 6.30 on 21/8 Book here - qccl.org.au/events/dfml2.... 🍷🍕 in person
DFML 2025 - Aimee McVeigh — Queensland Council for Civil Liberties
The QCCL is proud to announce that 2025 Derek Fielding Memorial Lecture will be presented by Aimee McVeigh, CEO of Queensland’s peak body for the social services sector QCOSS, and leader of the successful Human Rights Act for Queensland campaign
qccl.org.au
August 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Time is running out to hear our fantastic speaker! In this year’s DFML lawyer and CEO of QCOSS Aimee McVeigh will explain how we can realise #humanrights in Queensland. Join us in person and online @ 6 for 6.30 on 21/8 Book here - qccl.org.au/events/dfml2.... 🍷🍕 in person
Hurry exclusive Join us after work on 21/8 for 🍷🍕and a conversation on how we can realise #humanrights in QLD. Our speaker will be Aimee McVeigh CEO of QCOSS and leader of the Human Rights Act for QLD Campaign. Also join us online - Book here -
DFML 2025 - Aimee McVeigh — Queensland Council for Civil Liberties
The QCCL is proud to announce that 2025 Derek Fielding Memorial Lecture will be presented by Aimee McVeigh, CEO of Queensland’s peak body for the social services sector QCOSS, and leader of the succe...
qccl.org.au
August 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Hurry exclusive Join us after work on 21/8 for 🍷🍕and a conversation on how we can realise #humanrights in QLD. Our speaker will be Aimee McVeigh CEO of QCOSS and leader of the Human Rights Act for QLD Campaign. Also join us online - Book here -
The DFML honours the work of QCCL Pres in the 70s Derek Fielding. How can we continue Derek’s work in the 2020s? Aimee McVeigh CEO of QCOSS will let us know what shethinks we can do together to promote #humanrights @ 6 for 6.30 on 21/8 — in person & online .Book here - qccl.org.au/events/dfml2...
DFML 2025 - Aimee McVeigh — Queensland Council for Civil Liberties
The QCCL is proud to announce that 2025 Derek Fielding Memorial Lecture will be presented by Aimee McVeigh, CEO of Queensland’s peak body for the social services sector QCOSS, and leader of the succe...
qccl.org.au
August 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The DFML honours the work of QCCL Pres in the 70s Derek Fielding. How can we continue Derek’s work in the 2020s? Aimee McVeigh CEO of QCOSS will let us know what shethinks we can do together to promote #humanrights @ 6 for 6.30 on 21/8 — in person & online .Book here - qccl.org.au/events/dfml2...
Join us after work on 21/8 for 🍷🍕and a conversation concerning on how we can realise human rights in QLD. Our speaker will be Aimee McVeigh current CEO of QCOSS & former leader of the Human Rights for QLD Campaign. Also join us online - Book here -
DFML 2025 - Aimee McVeigh — Queensland Council for Civil Liberties
The QCCL is proud to announce that 2025 Derek Fielding Memorial Lecture will be presented by Aimee McVeigh, CEO of Queensland’s peak body for the social services sector QCOSS, and leader of the succe...
qccl.org.au
August 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Join us after work on 21/8 for 🍷🍕and a conversation concerning on how we can realise human rights in QLD. Our speaker will be Aimee McVeigh current CEO of QCOSS & former leader of the Human Rights for QLD Campaign. Also join us online - Book here -
🍕🍷💬🎉 as well as an important talk by Aimee McVeigh CEO of QCOSS on how to realise human rights in QLD. Join us for this year’s DFML @ 6 for 6.30 on 21/8. Book now here - qccl.org.au/events/dfml2.... Also available virtually!!
DFML 2025 - Aimee McVeigh — Queensland Council for Civil Liberties
The QCCL is proud to announce that 2025 Derek Fielding Memorial Lecture will be presented by Aimee McVeigh, CEO of Queensland’s peak body for the social services sector QCOSS, and leader of the succe...
qccl.org.au
August 1, 2025 at 7:38 AM
🍕🍷💬🎉 as well as an important talk by Aimee McVeigh CEO of QCOSS on how to realise human rights in QLD. Join us for this year’s DFML @ 6 for 6.30 on 21/8. Book now here - qccl.org.au/events/dfml2.... Also available virtually!!
The protection of human rights is an ongoing project. In this year’s DFML lawyer and CEO of QCOSS Aimee McVeigh will explain how we can realise human rights in Queensland. Join us in person and online @ 6 for 6.30 on 21/8 Book here - qccl.org.au/events/dfml2.... 🍷🍕 in person
DFML 2025 - Aimee McVeigh — Queensland Council for Civil Liberties
The QCCL is proud to announce that 2025 Derek Fielding Memorial Lecture will be presented by Aimee McVeigh, CEO of Queensland’s peak body for the social services sector QCOSS, and leader of the succe...
qccl.org.au
July 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The protection of human rights is an ongoing project. In this year’s DFML lawyer and CEO of QCOSS Aimee McVeigh will explain how we can realise human rights in Queensland. Join us in person and online @ 6 for 6.30 on 21/8 Book here - qccl.org.au/events/dfml2.... 🍷🍕 in person
Join us after work on 21/8 for 🍷🍕& conversation concerning on how we can realise human rights in QLD. Our speaker will be Aimee McVeigh current CEO of QCOSS and former leader of the Human Rights for QLD Campaign. Also join us online - Book here -
DFML 2025 - Aimee McVeigh — Queensland Council for Civil Liberties
The QCCL is proud to announce that 2025 Derek Fielding Memorial Lecture will be presented by Aimee McVeigh, CEO of Queensland’s peak body for the social services sector QCOSS, and leader of the succe...
qccl.org.au
July 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Join us after work on 21/8 for 🍷🍕& conversation concerning on how we can realise human rights in QLD. Our speaker will be Aimee McVeigh current CEO of QCOSS and former leader of the Human Rights for QLD Campaign. Also join us online - Book here -