The long road to change: the effects of unlicensed driving on Aboriginal peopleWhen we speak to people and communities across the State, we hear that our current system of driver licensing is simply not serving Aboriginal people… Read More
Announcement of 'Racism. It Stops With Me' campaign supportNCOSS is proud to have joined forces with some of Australia’s leading businesses, sporting bodies and NGO’s to support the “Racism. It Stops With Me” campaign.
Broad approach needed to National Disability Advocacy ProgramLast week, the Federal Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt announced that the Older Persons Advocacy Network would receive $25.7 million over three years to supply… Read More
NCOSS wants retail electricity that delivers better outcomes for vulnerable peopleNCOSS made a submission to the Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunals’ (IPART) annual review of the operation of the competitive retail electricity market in NSW.
Healthy Weights: Community Sector Forum recapSupporting vulnerable children to be a healthy weight is an issue of significant concern for our sector judging by the attendance at a forum last… Read More
Scoping paper explores options for increasing social connection for older people from marginalised communitiesWe know that older people from marginalised communities are more likely to face barriers in social connection. Inclusive and connected communities is a priority area… Read More
Investing in Communities: Regional Conference ProgramHere's the full program for NCOSS' 2017 Regional Conferences, which are coming to 6 key centres across NSW.
Turning Off The Lights: The Cost of Living in NSWThough we sometimes don’t think about it, energy, particularly electricity, is essential to our daily lives. Access to this service underpins our health, wellbeing and general quality… Read More
NCOSS kicked off its New Perspectives Series for 2017, last Thursday, 4 May 2017Last week NCOSS members and other stakeholders came together to hear about innovative initiatives securing better outcomes for vulnerable children as part of the NCOSS New Perspectives… Read More
Budget outlines new Housing and Homelessness AgreementLast night’s Budget saw the announcement of a new National Housing and Homelessness Agreement to replace the National Affordable Housing Agreement (NAHA). The good news… Read More
NCOSS welcomes Bill keeping Registered nurses in nursing homesLast Thursday, a Bill reinstating the requirement for nursing home to have a Registered Nurse on duty at all times unanimously passed the NSW Upper… Read More
Innovation and competition in point to point transport should not lower standardsNCOSS made a letter of submission to the recently released draft regulations governing point to point transport this week. Last year the Government made changes… Read More