NCOSS welcomes cross-party move to decriminalise abortion in NSWThe NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) has welcomed the cross-party move to decriminalise abortion in NSW. NCOSS CEO, Joanna Quilty said the reform was… Read More
Statement on constitutional recognition of Australia’s first peoplesFormally acknowledging and reconciling the wrongs perpetrated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people—and their long legacy of ongoing trauma—must be a national priority. It’s… Read More
Message to NSW Senators: Split the Bill and Protect Essential Social Service FundingThe NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) is backing ACOSS’ call for the Federal Government to split its tax package and protect funding for essential… Read More
Blow Buried in the NSW BudgetBLOW BURIED IN THE NSW BUDGET: FAMILY VIOLENCE, HOMELESSNESS AND OTHER VITAL SERVICES ACROSS THE STATE AT RISK The NSW Government has threatened the future… Read More
NSW Budget delivers for drag racing, not the disadvantagedThe NSW Budget is a missed opportunity from the NSW Government to tackle social issues and reduce disadvantage across the state. When the Premier was… Read More
Brand New Focus and Face: Social Services Sector Welcomes Appointment of Gareth Ward to Families and Community ServicesThe NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) welcomes the Premier’s renewed focus on social issues and support for individuals and communities who are struggling, and… Read More
Social Services Sector Welcomes Re-Elected Government and Calls for a Stronger Focus on Social Cohesion and Economic EqualityNSW’s peak social services body, the NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) has congratulated the Berejiklian Government on being re-elected at the weekend. NCOSS said… Read More
Push to Recognise NSW Neighbourhood Centre's Vital Role in Supporting Local PeopleNeighbourhood Centres play a vital role in communities throughout NSW and ahead of the next State Election two peak bodies are fighting to give them… Read More
Revealed: New Poll Shows Sydney's Inequality Divide65 per cent of NSW residents said inequality had increased or flatlined in the last four years 23 per cent of Western Sydney residents said… Read More
Northern Rivers Housing and Homelessness ForumCandidates in the Northern Rivers will give voters the opportunity to know how they will address the issue of housing and homelessness in the region,… Read More
More Hospitals and More Accessible Access to Health CareNEW POLL: REGIONAL NSW WANTS ACTION ON HEALTH CARE AND SAYS NOT ENOUGH BEING DONE ON KEY SOCIAL ISSUES 76 per cent of residents outside… Read More
NCOSS Welcomes NSW Government Investment in Student Mental Health SupportNSW’s peak social services body, NCOSS has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to improve access to vital mental health and wellbeing support in NSW public… Read More
