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New Change for Former CEO
Former TASC CEO Dan Toombs has stepped out of TASC into a leading design and innovation business he founded in late 2009. "Innovation is what I've become renowned for and increasingly over the last few years I've had numerous requests from both business and non-profits to work with them on multiple innovation and design fronts," Dan said. "I created Pokodot in company with some tech gurus and since its inception it's been flat-strap. We create innovation through design and technology.... read more
Youth Court taking Shape
Australia's first Youth Court will soon become a reality according to TASC Community Development Coordinator Sue Gordon. "We've had considerable support across government with a commitment from each department to bring this Court to fruition," Sue said. The Youth Court is an innovative way of addressing wayward school behaviours through harnessing peer groups. Two schools on the Darling Downs have been identified as potential Youth Court sites. Keep watch! ... read more
March 25, 20101-ADVOCACY WORKER POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The Advocacy & Support Centre (TASC) is one of Queensland's most innovative non-profit organisations providing social justice for the marginalised in our community. TASC is seeking the services of a full time Advocate to work in our Disability and Tenancy Advocacy sector. This person will undertake high-level advocacy for people with disabilities and/or tenants. The applicant shall have relevant qualifications and /or experience in advocacy, as well as knowledge of relevant legislation or ability... read more
TASC appoints new Manager
The TASC Management Committee have appointed Principal Solicitor Ann Florence as TASC Manager. The appointment coincides with former TASC CEO Dan Toombs being appointed as Director of the Queensland Criminal Justice Centre and Director of Innovation (New Projects) and Public Relations at TASC. "The organisation has had an immense amount of change which has led to considerable growth and success of TASC. The next phase of TASC requires a different skill set and Ann Florence fits that... read more
TASC Annual Report Online
The 2009 TASC Annual Report is now available online for your convenience. This report contains stories, photos, insights and reports from those involved with TASC, from the clients to the management committee with everyone in between. This year's Annual Report has been developed and printed in house in part due to a grant from Queensland Government's Gambling Community Benefit Fund. The report gives an excellent insight to the TASC team. We invite you to look at the report, find out exactly who... read more
