NCOSS Submission: NCOSS understands that the Allocation of Places in Supported Accommodation Policy governs how people with disability requiring supported accommodation are matched to vacancies in government and non-government service systems. It also covers drop-in or in-home accommodation support.

NCOSS Submission: The Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) has released the Maintaining Respite Capacity Policy for comment in September 2008. This policy sets out how DADHC plans to deal with people with disability and families who overstay their allocated respite periods. NCOSS is very concerned at its impact on people and families with disability requiring respite care.

NCOSS Submission: Along with Disability peak organisations, NCOSS has appreciated the genuine involvement with the Commission regarding its Equal Access to Democracy Plans. NCOSS acknowledges NSWEC for undertaking this important work.

NCOSS Report: NCOSS attended the National HACC Forum alongside three hundred invited delegates in Melbourne on 21 and 22 February 2008. The report is a summary of the highlights of the Forum.

NCOSS Submission: The Disability Service Standards (Transport Standards) are an important part of ensuring access to public transport for people with disabilities. As the report notes, however, there are many areas that still require change or modification now that the implementation phase has been running for 5 years.

NCOSS Position Statement

NCOSS submission: NSW Health Discussion Paper Service Framework to Improve Health Care of People with Intellectual Disabilities

NCOSS submission: NCOSS comments on planned reforms to the program, including changes to eligibility.

NCOSS Submission: DADHC released its consultation Paper entitled New Directions for Community Participation in mid December with a 10 January 2006 deadline. NCOSS has submitted a comprehensive response covering issues relating to services that support school leavers with disability in NSW.