The January/February 2010 issue of our newsletter NCOSS News (vol 37, #1) has now been posted out to members, affiliates and politicians. Our first issue for the year, it includes the following articles:

• New social housing projects face increasing ‘not in my backyard’ objections
• 2010 – the year of the fair go?
• Proposal to change the Community Services Grants Program
• ACOSS @ Work: Compulsory income management scheme is wasteful and discriminatory
• New registration system for Aboriginal community housing providers
• New child protection system in place
• The end of the community fair?
• Community Offender Support Program (COSP)
• Council of Australian Governments
• How is Australia faring: Report on the Social Inclusion Board
• Senate inquiry into the disclosure regimes for charities and not-for-profit organisations
• A history of The Council of Social Service of NSW - Foundation: 1935-46
• Farewell to Amy Williams
• Streamlining financial reporting: Consultation on a National Standard Chart of Accounts
• Working together for NSW: Implementation Committee
• NCOSS 75th Anniversary - Call for memorabilia
• Noticeboard

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