The COSS Network

Australian Council of Social Service

The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is the peak council of the community services and welfare sector. Established in 1956, ACOSS is the national voice for the needs of people affected by poverty and inequality

ACT Council of Social Service

The ACT Council of Social Service Inc (ACTCOSS) is the peak representative body for not-for-profit community organisations, and disadvantaged and low-income citizens of the Australian Capital Territory.

New South Wales Council of Social Service

More than 800,000 people in New South Wales live in poverty. NCOSS works for them. NCOSS is the peak body for the social and community services sector in NSW. We work towards achieving social justice in NSW.

Queensland Council of Social Service

For over half a century Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) has strived to promote social justice in our society. QCOSS supports individuals and organisations working in community services across QLD

South Australian Council of Scoial Service

As the peak non-government representative body for community services in South Australia, SACOSS believes in justice, opportunity and shared wealth for all South Australians.

Tasmanian Council of Social Service

The mission of TasCOSS is to represent and uphold the interests of low income and disadvantaged people in Tasmania.

Victorian Council of Social Service

The Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS), established in 1946, is the peak independent coordinating body of the social and community services sector. We raise awareness of the existence, causes and effects of poverty and inequality, and advocate for the development of a sustainable, fair and equitable society. As well as promoting the well being of those experiencing disadvantage, and contributing to initiatives seeking to create a more just society, we also provide a strong, non-partisan voice for the community sector.

Western Australian Council of Social Service

Since 1956, WACOSS has been developing and strengthening the non-government community services sector's capacity to assist all Western Australians.