Calling all people living with a disability and identify as being cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD). NDIS is offering some paid feedback opportunities at their Participant First focus groups. For more information go to https://ndis.gov.au/…/participant-first-help-improve-ndis And if you have any concerns about how you, your family or an individual is being treated, and live in […]
TASC’s Mental Health Week activities kicked off on Tuesday with our Toowoomba event near the Art Gallery in Little St. With one in six Australians currently experiencing depression or anxiety or both according to Beyond Blue, it was a reminding for us to check in on and be kind to ourselves and those around us. […]
Sexual Violence Awareness Month (SVA Month) is held during October each year to raise community awareness about sexual violence, promote the support options available to people affected by sexual assault and sexual abuse, and uphold a clear message that sexual violence will not be tolerated in our communities. Sexual violence can happen to anybody, regardless […]
TASC National, a community legal, advocacy and social justice organisation which services Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and Maranoa has been announced as the Redress Support Service for people in the region seeking support to engage with the National Redress Scheme (the Scheme). Redress Support Services offer free, confidential, practical and emotional support to people applying, […]
Catch up with the team at TASC on Tuesday 11 Oct for cuppa, a chat and the chance to do some wellbeing activities. Did you know TASC offers a Mental Health Advocacy Service? If you or someone you know experiences mental health challenges and needs advocacy assistance please contact TASC on (07) 4616 9700 or […]
This Sunday, many Australian men will wake up to handmade cards, craft and, maybe, a new electronic gadget. But beyond the traditional BBQ celebration, it’s a time to acknowledge the role of fathers in our society. Fatherly love helps us develop a sense of our place in the world, which helps our social, emotional and […]
Indigenous Peoples are distinct social and cultural groups that share collective ancestral ties to the lands and natural resources where they live, occupy or from which they have been displaced. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the Indigenous peoples of Australia. They are not one group, but rather comprise hundreds of groups that have […]
Transparency and clarity represent core aims for most businesses and organisations. For organisations in the Not for Profit space and which rely on government funding it is vital. TASC is no exception and earlier last month (July 2022) was rewarded for walking the talk on transparency and clarity in their corporate communications with a Silver […]
On 4 August, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, all Australians have the opportunity to show our support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, as well as learning about the crucial impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child. This year’s theme […]
