Review of proposed amendments to the ClubGRANTS GuidelinesNCOSS makes a series of recommemdations in this submission to make sure the ClubGrants Scheme stays focussed on supporting the community. NCOSS acknowledges the important… Read More
DNF preliminary submission into Review of Guardianship Act 1987The Disability Network Forum believes the review presents animportant opportunity to align NSW guardianship legislation with person centered, rights-based developments occurring in relation to people… Read More
Social and Affordable Housing Innovations: People FirstThere is no single solution to the social and affordable housing crisis; instead multiple approaches need to be trialed and evaluated, and we need to… Read More
A New Year for Women: Economic Empowerment Discussion PaperThis discussion paper was the starting point for a series of roundtable and meetings to inform the New Year for Women project. It focuses on… Read More
Plan first, don't 'retrofit': delivering on the promise of the NDIS for Aboriginal and CALD people in NSWThe NDIS aims to deliver social and economic independence for people with disability, and enable their independent choice and control of their own lives. In… Read More
NSW Disability Network Forum Submission to Senate Inquiry into Accommodation for People With Disabilities and the NDISThis submission explores the DNF’s vision for housing for people with disability, and build on the case studies and the research presented at the Beyond… Read More
Local Services in Local Communities: The contribution of NSW Community OrganisationsCommunity service organisations are often valued in terms of the services they deliver and because community services organisations (CSOs) don’t make a profit or pay… Read More
Comment on proposal to expand complying developmentIn its comment on the proposal to expand complying development, NCOSS reinforced the importance of universal design and affordable housing for new developments.
Submission to Blueprint for the domestic and family violence response in NSWThe Blueprint must focus on the safety of women and their children as its primary objective; and have choice, control, gender equality and perpetrator accountability… Read More
Submission to IPART: More efficient, more integrated Opal Fares Transport - Draft ReportNCOSS’ fundamental concern with the Report is that its recommendations would see a substantial increase in fare prices, such that by 2018, passengers would pay… Read More
Submission to the inquiry into the Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Jobs for Families Child Care Package) Bill 2015 (Cth)Whilst participation in the workforce is a matter of economic importance it is also important to note that future prosperity and sustaining the well being… Read More
Response to Specialist Disability Accommodation Pricing and Payments FrameworkThis submission explores the Disability Network Forum’s vision for housing for people with disability, and builds on the case studies and the research presented at… Read More
