NSW Budget a Missed Opportunity to Focus on Families Doing it the ToughestThe NSW Budget should have made a greater investment in new social and affordable housing supply and delivered more targeted assistance to families doing it… Read More
COSS Directors Call for National Action to Raise the Age of Criminal ResponsibilityToday the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS), the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS), New South Wales Council of Social Service (NCOSS), Northern Territory… Read More
NCOSS Highlights Social Issues in Lead Up to Upper Hunter By-Election as Demand for Local Services RisesFrom housing and homelessness to family violence and mental health, NCOSS is highlighting the social issues that must be addressed by the next Member for… Read More
Federal Budget Recognises Importance of Care Sectors, But Workforce Key to Improving OutcomesThe Federal Budget has recognised the importance of the care economy in driving economic growth and wellbeing, according to the peak social services body, NCOSS.… Read More
NCOSS Welcomes Funding Boost for Local Community OrganisationsCommunity services providing vital supports to vulnerable people will receive a much-needed funding boost from the NSW Government. Following sustained advocacy from NCOSS, the… Read More
LANDMARK REPORT: NSW Social Services Sector at a Tipping PointThe NSW social services sector, which employs more than 230,000 people, and provides care to more than 1 million people per year, has reached a… Read More
New Data Shows NSW Lagging on Homelessness and Housing InvestmentInvestment in homelessness services in NSW is failing to keep up with demand, and public funding for social housing in NSW has collapsed, according to… Read More
New Child Protection Data Shows Need for More Investment in Addressing DisadvantageMonday, 18 January 2021 A rise in child protection notifications during the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for a stronger focus on mental health, family… Read More
New Report Highlights Digital Literacy Hurdles Facing NSW CitizenSunday, 27 December 2020 A new report has shone a light on the digital literacy hurdles facing people in NSW, which is making filling out… Read More
NSW Budget Delivers Some Housing Support for Most Vulnerable, But More Work To DoThe NSW Government has delivered some social and affordable housing funding in today’s Budget, but there is more work to do to address the significant… Read More
NCOSS Welcomes NSW Government Investment in Social Services SectorThe NSW Government has delivered a lifeline to community organisations on the frontline of service delivery in NSW during recent bushfires, drought, floods and the… Read More
NCOSS Welcomes NSW Government Investment in Tutors to Help Students in NeedNCOSS has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to invest millions in funding thousands of new educators to support students who need extra support following COVID-19… Read More
