Report out from social housing in NSW forumMinister Hazzard this week released a new report bringing together feedback from the Social Housing in NSW Forum held in May this year. The report,… Read More
Social Housing Fund UpdateIn March 2015, the NSW Government, NCOSS and Infrastructure Partnerships Australia (IPA) agreed on the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to… Read More
Housing fund consultations a showcase of our expertiseNCOSS held consultations on Monday and Wednesday of this week to help inform the structure of the social and affordable housing fund it is working… Read More
Police oversightNCOSS recognises that access to justice is about more than a day in court. We’ve been working with other stakeholders in the justice space to… Read More
We must protect advocacy in the NDIS transitionAs we transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme there is a real fear advocacy services will become harder to access. This, at a time… Read More
New research: 83% of unemployed don't have enough to live onOn the eve of the Federal Budget, the COSS network urged the Commonwealth Government to address gaping holes in Australia's social safety net, releasing new… Read More
NSW shortages highlighted in national rental researchA comprehensive national research report by Anglicare Australia has confirmed that low income households face growing obstacles in trying to access affordable rental properties.
After the storm: What to do about electricity costsBy Tracy Howe With lives lost and homes destroyed, last week's devastating storms have been a stark reminder of just how fragile life can be.
Disability advocacy on the agenda at COAGAdvocacy was on the agenda when the COAG Disability Reform Council (DRC) met to discuss NDIS implementation last Friday.
Making the healthcare complaints system more accessible and effectiveThe NSW Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Healthcare Complaints Commission released its report into False and Misleading Healthcare-Related Information and Practices in November 2014.
'Staying Alive': Transport to treatment for people living with a chronic diseaseNon-emergency health transport makes a significant difference to the lives of people living with cancer or undergoing treatment for chronic kidney disease in NSW.
Making spatial data work for the NGO sectorHarnessing the growing volume of spatial data for the service delivery and advocacy functions of the NGO sector was the topic of a successful FONGA… Read More