Publications Archive - Page 20 of 32 - NCOSS - NSW Council of Social Service

NCOSS understands the need to investigate the potential for savings that could make assistive technology cheaper by unit price and therefore more accessible. However, we… Read More

In considering the options presented, the DNF seeks to maximise the choice and control of NDIS participants. A crucial part of maximising choice and control… Read More

The DNF argues that the Policy Framework would be strengthened by being outcomes based, and focusing on the needs of local communities, including those based… Read More

The DNF offers the following comment against a selection of the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference to promote the need for action so young people with… Read More

Employment is important to the self-worth and social status of all working age members of our community, and for people with disability, it is particularly… Read More

NCOSS is broadly supportive of the plan to establish a Gas Community Benefits Fund to support communities in areas which are affected by gas operations… Read More

The Disability Network Forum strongly supports the Principles, Outcomes and Outputs of the current Framework. However members note that, while advocacy is a crucial factor… Read More

Assistive technology plays an important role inenabling people with disability to live independent lives. NCOSS understands the need to investigate the potential for savings that… Read More

NCOSS outlines the need to consider enhanced independant oversight of the police and the barriers to access to justice that particular groups currently experience.

While the NSW Government’s 2015/16 Budget has a focus on fiscal strength and infrastructure spending, it also provides for a welcome expansion of a number… Read More

NCOSS consulted with communities and members across the state about what actions would make a difference for the 1 in 7 children living in poverty… Read More

This NCOSS brief summarises NSW Health's response to the Grants Management Improvement Taskforce report. NSW Health initiated a review of NGO funding and administration in… Read More

Policy & Research Publications

Submission to the NDIA Towards Solutions for Assistive Technology-Discussion Paper

Disability Network Forum submission to discussion paper on quality and safeguards in the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Disability Network Forum submission to discussion paper on the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building Policy Framework.

Disability Network Forum submission to the inquiry into residential care

Disability Network Forum submission to the review of the National Disability Employment Framework

Submission to the Establishing a Gas Community Benefits Fund Discussion Paper

Submission to the review of the National Disability Advocacy Framework

Submission to the NDIA Towards Solutions for Assistive Technology Discussion Paper

Submission to the Review of Police Oversight in NSW

NCOSS analysis of the NSW 2015/2016 Budget

1 in 7 campaign consultation report

NCOSS precis of Partnerships for Health, NSW Health's response to the Grants Management Improvement Program Taskforce Report