Fuel app will empower consumers struggling to make ends meetWednesday 24 February 2016 A NSW Government-led fuel app allowing consumers to see in real time what petrol prices are in their area will help… Read More
Police trial targeting repeat domestic violence offenders should expandWednesday 24 February 2016 The success of a trial at St George Local Area Command, targeting repeat offenders of domestic and family violence, shows that… Read More
NSW still well behind on investment in Early Childhood Education and Care: NCOSSThursday 4 February 2016 The Report on Government Services into child care, education and training shows children in NSW are missing out on the best… Read More
Welcome boost to transport access for people with disabilityNew initiatives released today by the NSW Government to increase the support available to people with disability accessing taxis is an important step towards achieving… Read More
Housing and child poverty in focus at meeting with Hunter local membersAddressing the lack of access to affordable housing and high levels of child poverty in the Hunter region will be the focus of a roundtable… Read More
Community proposes new plan to tackle high unemployment and boost economyA new plan to address the worryingly high unemployment rates in key regions in NSW such as the Richmond-Tweed area will be launched today that… Read More
Auditor's Report reveals children being let down in careThe failure to ensure all children in out of home care have an annual review of their placement is leaving the most vulnerable in our… Read More
New social housing waiting times show business as usual not workingThe latest social housing waiting times release from the NSW Government show business as usual will not shift the 59 000 long list of households… Read More
Act for children experiencing poverty on Universal Day of the Child: ParentsOn the Universal Day of the Child parents from across New South Wales are taking action to reduce the experience of poverty for children in… Read More
Community sector calls on Premier to commit to clear bottom lines in tax reform debateFollowing the release today of new NATSEM modelling outlining the impacts of potential GST changes on low-income and disadvantaged households, the NSW Council of Social… Read More
New report shows LGBTI people more likely to experience social disadvantageA report released today by the NSW Council of Social Service of NSW (NCOSS) reveals that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in… Read More
Seven ways to reduce poverty: NCOSS launches Pre-Budget SubmissionThe NSW Council of Social Service has identified the top seven actions the NSW State Government could take to make the biggest difference in the… Read More
