State of the sector 2024: Queensland community services sector

Abstract

The social service sector is at the heart of every community across Queensland. Our sector is made up of people who go the extra
distance to make a difference, who change lives and believe that, through our collective efforts, we can tackle disadvantage.

The purpose of QCOSS’ annual State of the Sector report is to highlight emerging ideas, issues, and challenges identified by the social services sector, based on recent feedback and engagement. After listening to workers and volunteers representing community organisations at Town Hall workshops in Brisbane, Logan, Toowoomba, Gympie, Moreton Bay, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Mackay, Mount Isa, Townsville and Cairns, and through the QCOSS community sector survey, we have provided an overview of the emerging challenges the sector is facing.