Policy & Research Publications

Last week, the Productivity Commission released the findings of its review into National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) costs, which recommended improvements to the NDIS.  Many… Read More

10 October 2017 NCOSS strongly supports the vital role of independent representative advocacy and information organisations for people with disability and their families.   Our… Read More

In our submission, NCOSS argues that the home care system needs to support older people from marginalised communities, including by: continuing to provide more funding… Read More

Supporting vulnerable children to be a healthy weight was the focus of discussions at the Healthy Weights Forum held on June 28, 2017, hosted by… Read More

As an organisation, NCOSS works towards a NSW that is free from poverty and disadvantage. Problem gambling causes significant financial hardship and stress on the… Read More

As part of our 2017-18 Budget Analysis, we recommended that the NSW Government, as part of its commitment to developing a NSW Women’s Strategy, introduce… Read More

This submission, on behalf of the Disability Network Forum, makes brief comments on the role played by disability representative and advocacy organisations in improving the… Read More

Inclusive and connected communities is a priority area under the NSW Ageing Strategy, and we need to make sure older people from marginalised communities are… Read More

The 2017-18 NSW Budget handed down on 20 June was a lukewarm commitment from the government to alleviate the social and financial issues faced by… Read More

NCOSS welcomes IPART's draft findings that: An income-based tenant rent contribution is the best option to ensure affordability for tenants; and The current rates for… Read More