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Submission to the NSW Inquiry into Youth Justice

Submissions

March 13, 2026

This Inquiry gives us a vital platform to draw attention to the interconnected drivers of youth crime — poverty, housing insecurity, homelessness, domestic and family violence, and mental health —…

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.

Beyond roads and bridges: Critical social infrastructure for South West Sydney

Reports

December 20, 2024

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

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…

Access Denied: Australians Locked Out of Quality Healthcare

Reports

October 22, 2024

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

An Exploration of the Experiences of Virtual Care in NSW

Reports

November 20, 2023

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

NCOSS Policy Platform 2023: Working Together for a Fairer NSW

Reports

November 25, 2022

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

The impact of COVID-19 on staff wellbeing in the social service sector in NSW

Reports

November 1, 2022

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

Aftershock: Addressing the Economic and Social Costs of the Pandemic and Natural Disasters – Report Series

Reports

September 11, 2022

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 & 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.