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Inquiry into the Government Service Delivery Standards in Regional NSW

Submissions

February 27, 2026

This submission outlines the unique needs of regional communities that are only partially being met by government services, and the struggles of NGOs to address the resulting gap to support…

Submission to the Review of the operations of the NSW Reconstruction Authority regarding the NSW East Coast severe weather from May 2025

Submissions

February 9, 2026

Pre-Budget Submission 2026/27: A safe and thriving community  

Submissions

January 22, 2026

The NCOSS pre-budget submission focuses on three key areas which could ensure the 26/27 NSW Budget responds to the needs of community, enhances wellbeing and boosts economic outcomes.

NCOSS Welcomes Federal Reform for Families and Children 

Submissions

December 17, 2025

Pre Budget Submission 2025-26

Submissions

December 3, 2024

Our Pre Budget Submission 2025-26 covers issues such as housing, food insecurity, oral health, and early intervention for children and families. As well as the immense challenges facing the social…

NCOSS Submission to the Review of the NSW Reconstruction Authority Act

Submissions

June 24, 2024

The intersection of social disadvantage and disaster vulnerability is well established and well known to social services and community organisations.

Portable Long Service Leave submission

Submissions

May 16, 2024

NCOSS believes the introduction of a Portable Long Service Leave Scheme in NSW is a valuable reform that will support the sustainability of the community services sector.

Submission to the ClubGRANTS Review

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April 3, 2024

NCOSS welcomes the New South Wales Government’s review of the ClubGRANTS Scheme as part of its broader commitment to restoring integrity and public trust in government grants.

Choosing a Better Future – NCOSS Pre Budget Submission 2024

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February 23, 2024

The NSW Council of Social Service calls upon the NSW Government to choose a better future for our state.

Submission to OECC Consultation Paper on Proposed Reforms

Submissions

January 18, 2024

NCOSS made a joint submission with the Public Interest Advocacy Centre and Financial Counsellors’ Association of NSW to the NSW Office of Energy and Climate Change’s consultation paper on proposed…

Submission to Independent Review of Commonwealth Disaster Funding

Submissions

August 4, 2023

Local social sector organisations have been on the frontline of response and recovery during recent emergencies.

Submission to the Follow the Dollar Reform in NSW Consultation Paper

Submissions

September 6, 2022

NCOSS has made a brief submission to the NSW Treasury consultation paper on Follow the Dollar Reform in NSW.

NCOSS & Muslim Women Australia Submission: Improving crisis communications to culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Submissions

August 10, 2022

NCOSS in partnership with the Muslim Women Australia, lodged a submission which sought input from 11 different multicultural community organisations.

Submission to the Independent review of Australia’s COVID-19 response

Submissions

August 3, 2022

NCOSS has made a submission to the Independent review of Australia’s COVID-19 response established by Paul Ramsay Foundation, Minderoo Foundation and the John and Myriam Wylie Foundation and chaired by…

Submission to NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Homelessness in People Over 55

Submissions

June 12, 2022

Our submission to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Homelessness amongst older people aged over 55 outlines key reforms to ensure a safe, secure future.

Submission: Women’s Economic Opportunities Review

Submissions

March 6, 2022

The social services sector is an essential industry, anchored by a female workforce. In NSW it is a major employer of women with three out of four employees in the…

NCOSS Pre-Budget Submission 2022-23

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November 22, 2021

After the pandemic, how can we build a more resilient and inclusive NSW?