Policy & Research Publications

This report discusses findings from a small qualitative study exploring public and community transport use in the inner Sydney suburb of Newtown and its surrounds.… Read More

NCOSS outlines a series of recommendations aimed at ensuring taxi fares are made as affordable as possible for those who rely on taxis as their… Read More

NCOSS welcomes the Senate Inquiry into the role of public transport in delivering productivity outcomes, and provides detailed responses to selected matters covered by the… Read More

Since the introduction of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport there have been significant improvements in the accessibility of public transport. There is still… Read More

NCOSS welcomes many of the changes proposed in the paper but raises three issues.

NCOSS provides recommendations aimed at ensuring public transport's role in providing a social service is given due consideration in this review. It also comments on… Read More

NCOSS is concerned that when the component parts of IPART's proposed funding model are considered as a whole, it is likely that people who are… Read More

Supporting older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to age well will require a range of specific strategies according to The Gathering.

NCOSS supports the establishment of the Taskforce, but notes while the focus is on improvements in service delivery, educational and employment outcomes, other issues 'such… Read More

NCOSS Submission: comment on the discussion paper to support the development of a new 10-year plan to improve Aboriginal health.

This policy position sets out the principles and strategies necessary to improve support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander older people, people with disability… Read More

This report focuses on the unmet health transport needs associated with two of the most prevalent chronic diseases impacting individuals, families, communities in our society:… Read More