Disability Network Forum:Review of the Guardianship Act 1987: Response to Question Paper 2The DNF argues that a range of supported decision-making models should be introduced, accompanied by appropriate safegaurds.
Review of the Guardianship Act 1987: Response to Question Paper 1NCOSS argues that a revised Guardianship Act must reflect an environment where people with disability are empowered, while recognising many may need support to exercise… Read More
NSW Disability Network Forum (DNF) comment on draft National Mental Health PlanThe DNF is concerned that there is no mention of people with intellectual disability in the draft Plan. People with intellectual disability who experience mental… Read More
Independent Review of the NSW Regulatory Policy Framework: NCOSS SubmissionNCOSS has spoken to communities and services across the state – hearing from over 200 community organisations and nearly 30 different communities, as well as… Read More
Review of Rent Models for Social and Affordable Housing: NCOSS Submission to IPARTNCOSS advocates for a fair and equitable housing system where low income families and individuals have access to safe, secure and affordable housing. As an… Read More
Poor Health: The Cost of Living in NSWThe high and growing cost of health is having a very real impact on people experiencing or at risk of poverty and their families across… Read More
Submision on Social Services Legislation Amendment (Transition Mobility Allowance to the National Disability Insurance Scheme) BillThis submission: outlines the importance of preserving volunteering and job search activities as activities that qualify a person for the Mobility Allowance, and maintaining the… Read More
NCOSS Submission to the Discussion Paper: Foundations for Change - Homelessness in NSWThis submission provides the NCOSS response to the Discussion Paper Foundations for Change – Homelessness in NSW. We believe eliminating homelessness is not too ambitious… Read More
SAHF Readiness Program: producing social and affordable housing for and with Aboriginal PeopleThis submission proposes investing $3 million over two years in a Social and Affordable Housing (SAHF) Readiness Program to build the capacity of Aboriginal Organisations… Read More
Domestic violence: Children and young peopleNCOSS welcomes the COAG National Summit on Reducing Violence against Women and the roundtable discussion on the effect of domestic violence on children.In our submission… Read More
New Year for Women Summit ReportThis Report captures the key issues, potential partnerships and best ideas from the day. It provides an overview of our brilliant keynote speaker Lisa Witter’s… Read More
NCOSS Pre-Budget Submission 2017-18Anchored in extensive consultations, bolstered by thorough research, and shaped with the knowledge and expertise of NCOSS staff and our advisory panels, we have developed… Read More