Update on NSW Partnerships for Health - Health NGO funding reformThe Ministry of Health advised the Health NGO Advisory Committee meeting on 6 June that the next phase of the NGO funding reform is underway.… Read More
Submission on the draft National Primary Health Care Strategic FrameworkNCOSS believes a robust national Framework and State bilateral plans are essential to improve the coordination and integration of primary health services and improve health… Read More
Submission on the NSW Bilateral Primary Health Care Plan Consultation PaperThis submission begins by providing over-arching comments on the NSW bilateral plan. It then comments under each of the four strategic outcomes on the proposed… Read More
Interim report on not-for-profit community sector organisations' engagement with Medicare LocalsThe following report presents a summary of two round table discussions convened by NCOSS with not-for-profit community sector organisations (CSOs) about their engagement with NSW… Read More
Survey report: Not-for-profit community sector's engagement with NSW Medicare LocalsThis NCOSS survey was completed by 323 respondents from a range of sectors and geographic locations. The results show considerable variation in the extent and… Read More
Submission to Medicare Local ReviewNCOSS has been monitoring Medicare Locals' development since their inception in 2011.Our interest is in their engagement with the non-government community sector and their role… Read More
NCOSS Brief: Medicare Locals ReviewThis brief provides an overview of the Medicare Locals review report, NCOSS analysis of the recommendations, and the Government's response.
2014-15 Federal Budget - NCOSS Analysis of Health MeasuresThe 2014federal health budget focuses on reducing health spending and investing in medical research. The budget is cut by $428m in 2014-15, with a total… Read More
NCOSS analysis of NSW Health Budget 2014-15Health continues to be the largest government expense with a record $19.9bn budget in 2014-15. This comprises $18.7bn on health services and $1.17bn on infrastructure.… Read More
Submission to the ICAC Consultation Paper Funding NGO Delivery of Human Services: A period of transitionThis submission focuses on the need for a fair and equitable funding arrangement which is respectful of both NGOs and their clients whilst meeting NSW… Read More
Submission to the National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan Exposure DraftThe DNF argues the National Disability Strategy is critically important to the participation and inclusion of people with disability in Australian society. The implementation of… Read More
Position Paper to the Ability Links NSW TaskforceThe NSW Disability Network Forum is pleased to provide this Position Paper to the Ability Links NSW Taskforce to explain the critical role of Independent… Read More