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03 June 2021

Industry Consulations on VET Qualifications

Your input is needed on proposed qualifications for key sectors of the Community Services Industry. Draft 1 of the new proposed qualifications for some key sectors of the Community Services Industry has been released for public consultation and we are seeking your feedback on: Certificate IV and Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention Certificate IV and Diploma of Community Services Certificate IV and Diploma of Community Development Certificate IV and Diploma of Youth…

Connecting & Working Together

19 May 2021

Position Vacant: Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Part-Time (3-Days/week) This dynamic role is responsible for the overall financial management and reporting of the organisation. About CSIA Established in 2014, the Community Services Industry Alliance Ltd (CSIA) is a charitable organisation that exists to advance the business and sustainability of community services through positive action and change. Position Overview In this role, you will be at the heart of an organisation built to strengthen an industry of change-makers. Working closely…

Connecting & Working Together

08 December 2020

Reflecting on the year that was and what’s ahead…

What a year! Indeed, a year like no other in living memory. A year in which we had a glimpse into the impact of climate change on our weather and environment, and a year that cemented our appreciation of volunteer firefighters around the country. It’s been a year that has boosted our vocabulary, with terms like Iso, social distancing, R-value, and of course, thoroughly guilt-free double doughnuts. And we were universally perplexed at shortages of…

Connecting & Working Together

08 December 2020

Reflecting on the year that was…

I would like to begin my report by respectfully acknowledging my Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colleagues from across the Community Services Industry. I pay my respect to Elders and leaders, current and future, who every day strive to deliver great outcomes for children, families and communities across Australia.

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10 August 2017

5 videos to kickstart crowdfunding…

1. Crowdfunding 101 for non-profits and social enterprises (27.25 minutes) Chuffed.org In case you really don’t know who Chuffed.org are, they offer an Australian crowdfunding platform as an alternative to the clipboard waving charity muggers desperately trying to raise much needed funds for Australian non-profits. In this very poignant video, Chuffed.org Founder, Prashan Paramanathan, takes you through the basics of crowdfunding for your social cause, non-profit, social enterprise or community project. He says, these are…

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02 August 2017

It’s not always good to…

Last year the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) ran an extensive audit campaign in the Health Care and Social Assistance Industry. Of the businesses audited, approximately 39% were found to be non-compliant. According to the FWO some of the most common compliance issues arising in the sector relate to rostering and the engagement of part time and casual employees. In our experience, a number of community service organisations do not fully appreciate the rights and entitlements…

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26 July 2017

Ask Izzy how collaboration…

Ask Izzy is a free and anonymous mobile friendly website that connects people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless with over 350,000 services designed for them. The now highly utilised platform has received around 400,000 searches since it launched in January 2016. But this story is less about what Ask Izzy does exactly, and more about how Ask Izzy came to be and what other organisations can learn from her development and…

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20 July 2017

Social and Affordable Housi…

CSIA and Social Scaffolding recently hosted a meeting of key stakeholders to discuss social and affordable housing supply. A diverse group of organisations got involved in this discussion – some have land, some have cash, some have development expertise – but the one thing they ALL have in common is the unmatched and increasing demand for social, affordable and disability housing across their clients. Consumer-directed care in the aged care and NDIS markets has created…

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12 July 2017

Workability Queensland

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) estimates that over the next 5 years, Queensland will need an additional 15,000 to 19,000 new full-time equivalent workers to support the NDIS rollout. Given the casual and part-time nature of the work, this could result in as many as 30,000 new workers being needed. Just one of the many challenges facing the Industry includes how to attract, onboard and support that many suitable workers in such a short…

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07 July 2017

Mergers and acquisitions:…

In fact, with the right planning, a merger or acquisition could actually deliver substantially better outcomes for your clients in an ever-changing environment of marketisation, regulations and costs. A merger or acquisition could be the strategy your organisation takes to achieve the scale, economies and efficiencies it needs to: (a) compete in the current environment, and (b) provide the best possible outcomes for clients. The baby need not be thrown out with the bath water.…

Industry Advice

28 June 2017

The 7 success imperatives changing the future of the Community Services Industry

Consider a future where individuals and communities who are vulnerable have the support and choice of services to improve their lives and pursue their aspirations. Where the Queensland Community Services Industry is recognised as a world-class example of a bold and vibrant industry. And it operates within a broader social services system that places people and communities at the centre. In 2025, we can say that this has been achieved. The Community Services Industry…

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22 June 2017

4 ways Queensland’s new…

The long-awaited Queensland Housing Strategy was announced in the recent State Budget. Linking everything in this strategy around the four themes of growth, prosperity, connections and confidence, the Queensland Government says the new 10-year Housing Strategy will improve outcomes across the entire housing continuum. They say the Department of Housing and Public Works will collaborate with Economic Development Queensland under the new Housing Partnerships Office to provide: better approaches to homelessness smarter provision of social housing…

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Industry Consulations on VET Qualifications

Position Vacant: Finance Manager

Reflecting on the year that was and what’s ahead…

Reflecting on the year that was…

5 videos to kickstart crowdfunding…

It’s not always good to…

Ask Izzy how collaboration…

Social and Affordable Housi…

Workability Queensland

Mergers and acquisitions:…

The 7 success imperatives changing the future of the Community Services Industry

4 ways Queensland’s new…