Publications

This impact report, prepared by Social Outcomes, documents Mirrung’s achievements after three years of operation.

In NSW, more people are ending up in hospital due to dental issues that could have been prevented through better access to dental care.

This collection of factsheets provides a snapshot of key issues across every SA4 region in NSW. Drawing on NCOSS research, they bring together data and insights to help build a…

The NSW Budget has failed to deliver critical investment in social infrastructure to support the state’s most vulnerable communities.

A new report has found community service sector organisations in NSW face significant challenges in protecting their data and IT systems.

A new report from Impact Economics and Policy, commissioned by NCOSS, has found that child poverty costs NSW $60 billion every year.

This report highlights the growing demand for services in one of the fastest growing regions in New South Wales, South West Sydney.

This report explores healthcare in NSW, including challenges around affordability, wait times, and people's satisfaction with their GP, specialists, dentists, and emergency departments.

NCOSS's annual Cost of Living in NSW report, investigating the impact of rising cost of living on people living in poverty and in low-income households across NSW.

These two reports coming out of forums held in Taree in November 2023, and Dubbo in May 2024 put a spotlight on place-based social service delivery in Regional NSW.

A new report highlighting the critical role NGO services played in the Northern Rivers floods and the need for greater community sector involvement in disaster preparedness and planning.

The $5.1 billion to build 8,400 new and refurbished homes, with half prioritised for women and children escaping domestic violence, is a critical step towards rectifying decades of neglect of…

This report by Southern Cross University highlights the critical role NGO services played in the Northern Rivers floods and the need for greater community sector involvement in disaster preparedness and…

This research highlights the benefits of virtual care as well as the stark digital health divide that exists in our community.

This document tells the Mirrung story so far: what Mirrung seeks to achieve for children and families over time, Mirrung’s progress, and potential next steps.

The NSW Government has delivered the 2023-24 State Budget in the midst of an affordable housing shortage and a cost-of-living crisis, both of which are having devastating impacts for many…

NCOSS has released its annual Cost of Living in NSW research, investigating cost-of-living pressures for people living below the poverty line and low-income households in NSW.

The Roundtable was held on 16 August 2022 as part of a series of events delivered by Aboriginal Affairs NSW to interrogate Closing the Gap priorities in NSW and develop…

The research breaks down poverty rates and gives us a sophisticated picture of where people living with disadvantage are located and who they are.

The NCOSS Policy Tracker will capture announcements from NSW Labor (Australian Labor Party NSW branch), NSW Coalition (Liberal-National) and The Greens NSW that align with the NCOSS Policy Platform.

The NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) has doubled down on its call for energy price relief for struggling households as the Federal and State Governments progress an energy relief…

Our policy platform was developed in consultation with NCOSS members and supported by a rigorous research agenda.

The upcoming election is a real opportunity to work towards a NSW where everyone can access the basics, the resources and supports they need to lead a decent life.

This report explores the nature and extent of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wellbeing of staff across social service organisations.

Explores how place-based and small-to-medium sized social and health service organisations experienced and responded to the Omicron and Delta waves.

This report explores the impacts of the pandemic and natural disasters across four key domains of wellbeing – mental health, domestic violence, housing security and child welfare and development.

NCOSS has released its annual Cost of Living in NSW research investigating cost-of-living pressures for people living below the poverty line and low-income households in NSW.

In a joint report for International Women’s Day 2022 from the NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) and Impact Economics and Policy, we take a closer look at how the…

The growth in Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) products has created another financing option for consumers, but raises several issues for these same consumers and the policymakers grappling with how…

The Report provides an overview of our review of the NCOSS role on ClubGRANTS Local Committees.