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Board appoints new CEO

The Tasc Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Inglis as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer.

In announcing the decision, Tasc Board chairperson Lesley Beames said Megan, “brings enthusiasm, experience and a great set of skills to the role of CEO and her commitment to our purpose as a community legal and advocacy service is outstanding.”

We congratulate Megan on her success and look forward to serving our valued clients under her inspired leadership. To find out more about Megan…

NAIDOC Week celebrations

Tasc will join in NAIDOC celebrations on Monday 7 July from 8am-3pm at The Goods Shed, 2 Victoria Street, Toowoomba and on Tuesday 8 July from 10am-2pm at Tulmer Place, Nicholas Street, Ipswich. We hope to see you there!

Conference inspires delegates

Hundreds of delegates attended the 2025 Queensland Community Legal Centre conference in Brisbane recently. The informative and inspiring event provided a great networking opportunity for members of our Tasc team.

Ipswich Office Closed

Our Ipswich office will be closed on Monday 11 November for building maintenance and reopen on Tuesday 12 November.

Keeping pace with technology in the community sector

Last week our CEO, Frances Klaasen, and Quality Assurance Officer, Kerry Durrand, attended The Technology for Social Justice Conference organised by Infoxchange. This event is focused on equipping charities, social enterprises, and not-for-profits with the latest in technology and social impact.

Pictured are Frances (right) with friends from Community Legal Centre’s Queensland who also attended the conference.

Over two days, Frances and Kerry participated in discussions on important trends and challenges for 2024, including cybersecurity, digital inclusion, and the responsible use of AI in the nonprofit sector. The conference provided valuable opportunities to connect with peers and experts.

The sessions offered practical knowledge in areas like cyber security, data strategies, and digital marketing, which are essential for enhancing our initiatives.

We’re excited to apply what we’ve learned to further our mission and to continue making a positive impact.

Labour Day Public Holiday

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday 6th May 2024 to celebrate those who work to keep our society going.

Be aware that TASC is not equipped as a crisis service. For any urgent matters requiring immediate attention, the following emergency contacts may be of assistance:

– For immediate or life-threatening situations, please hang up and call Tripple Zero (000)

– Lifeline Darling Downs & South West QLD Ltd and Beyond Blue: for urgent personal crisis support 13 11 14

Anniversary of the National Apology

Today, the 13th of February 2024 marks the 16th anniversary of the symbolic National Apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and more specifically the Apology to the Stolen Generations by the then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in 2008.

The Stolen Generations people’s lives, their families’ lives and communities were destroyed by past government policies of forced child removal and assimilation which caused enormous disruption to family and cultural structures. The Apology was to recognise the wrongs of the past to those who suffered ongoing trauma and as a step forward in their healing journey.

The Apology was the beginning for survivors and families of the Stolen Generations to start their healing and is a reminder of the spirit in which the Apology was offered and the recognition of the importance of truth telling. Tragically, many of our Stolen Generations have not reunited with family or returned to country and the number of stolen children is not known.

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people seeking to reunite with family or country, organisations like Link Up QLD (www.link-upqld.org.au/ ) can help find and bring together families from the Stolen Generations.

TASC Attends FestABLE 2023 Disability Event in Hervey Bay

FestABLE is an annual event designed, managed and rolled out by people living with disability for people living with disability.

TASC’s dedicated disability advocates were on hand at our stand to connect with the community and let people know about how our disability and mental health advocacy services can help them navigate the systems they rely on and services which impact them.

It was a privilege to be part of FestABLE 2023,  a fun, inclusive and community driven event.

#FestABLEHerveyBay #InclusionMatters #TASCAdvocates

Housing a hot topic at QCOSS town hall

Yesterday TASC CEO, Frances Klaassen OAM was at the QLD Council of Social Services town hall meeting in Toowomba where she caught up with QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh.

The town hall was a chance for community  and social service organisations to discuss existing and emerging issues facing the Toowoomba and South West QLD communities.

The housing crisis was a key topic of conversation.  Apart from the immediate impact it’s having on vulnerable people across the country in terms of a place to live and feel secure, a key take away was the opportunities for employment and community growth which are being lost due to lack of housing impacting people’s ability to relocate.

Other emerging issues discussed included funding inconsistencies and gaps in rural and regional areas and the difficulties faced by the Community Sector in finding workers for those communities.  Possible solutions to help overcome these challenges were also discussed and include suggestions such as programs to upskill local people in rural and remote areas.

These events are fantastic opportunities to connect with others in the sector and see if their experiences reflect our own and foster cooperation across the Community Sector.

Social Justice Advocate David Boden Celebrates 5 Years with TASC

 

CONGRATULATIONS David!

Our Social Justice Advocate David Boden has reached a significant milestone in his journey with TASC: five years of unwavering dedication, passion, and commitment in the pursuit of a fairer, more equitable world.

In these five years, David has spearheaded impactful initiatives, engaged with communities, and collaborated with organisations that share his passion for social justice. His ability to inspire others and build powerful coalitions has been instrumental in creating lasting change that touches many lives.

We are grateful to have you on our team, David.

 

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