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TASC CEO launches website

Thursday 4th Jun 2009

TASC CEO Dan Toombs has launched his new website www.dantoombs.com.au   Dan is recognised nationally as one of Australia's leading social entrepreneurs, validated recently by him being awarded a 2009 Australian Leadership Award. In conjunction with his role at TASC, Dan is the Director of Pokodot and a Board Member of Legal Aid Queensland.     "The web platform, although embryonic will provide some excellent tools for not for profits who are seeking to embrace social innovation in... read more

TASC hosts State Advocacy Conference

Friday 22nd May 2009

TASC will host the annual Combined Advocacy Groups Queensland Conference (CAGQ) in June 2009.   Advocacy Coordinator Mark Berkovich attests that this year's conference aptly titled "Advocacy into the Future" will be one that is surely talked about over the coming years.   "We have an extraordinary roll-up of national presenters who will get the minds ticking over.  It will have a big impact, " Mark said.   TASC hopes to utilise the latest Web 2.0 technologies to keep you abreast... read more

TASC Smarterstate Scholarship sends our people abroad!

Thursday 21st May 2009

The TASC Management Committee has endorsed the annual Smarterstate Scholarship to allow TASC staff the benefit of conducting research in areas of interest to TASC in national and/or international landscapes.   "This is a considerable step by TASC Management to ensure that our TASC Force is always at the cutting edge of service delivery to the most disadvantaged. In a practical sense, this scholarship allows awardees each year to undertake research in Australia or foreign countries," TASC CEO... read more

TASC's New Strategic Vision

Thursday 14th May 2009

The TASC 2009 Strategic Planning has occurred.  The roll-out of the Strategic Plan, following the endorsement of the TASC Board will signify a new TASC, with a number of new and exciting strategic directions.   "It's a plan that will see TASC play towards its considerable strengths," TASC CEO Dan Toombs said.      ... read more

TASC CEO Awarded an Australian Leadership Award

Wednesday 13th May 2009

TASC CEO Dan Toombs has been awarded an Australian Leadership Award.     Judges of the Australian Leadership Award considered the calibre of each candidate, in particular the person's outstanding and lengthy commitment to reform and the strong likelihood that the candidate in the future will contribute extensively to the improvement of Australia.   Dan's nomination, moved by a number of notable Australian leaders, attests to the considerable impact of TASC in the social landscape.... read more

New Change for Former CEO

Former TASC CEO Dan Toombs has stepped out of TASC into a leading design and innovation…
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Youth Court taking Shape

Australia's first Youth Court will soon become a reality according to TASC Community…
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March 25, 20101-ADVOCACY WORKER POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

The Advocacy & Support Centre (TASC) is one of Queensland's most innovative…
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TASC appoints new Manager

The TASC Management Committee have appointed Principal Solicitor Ann Florence as…
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TASC Annual Report Online

The 2009 TASC Annual Report is now available online for your convenience. This report…
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TASC Hope Film Festival is coming soon!

The TASC Hope Film and Music Festival will be coming very soon.  Keep watching…
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TASC Launches Australia First

TASC will launch the TASC TICA PACK on Thursday 5 March 2009 at 9.00am at the Jacaranda…
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