NCOSS Director, Alison Peters said, “In NSW there are still far too many people who do not enjoy the opportunities that most of us take for granted. An affordable and secure home, quality education, good health, access to services that help people cope with life’s’ ups and downs and a life free from discrimination and violence are not the norm for everyone.

The NCOSS Election Platform, Vote 1 Fairness in NSW, calls for a range of measures that will make a difference for those people and communities that are doing it tough. These are real, practical ideas that deliver improved outcomes and build a fairer society based on 12 broad themes:

• Aboriginal self determination
• Improved child wellbeing
• A fair go for people with a disability
• Active and connected older people
• Strong communities
• Improving the justice system
• More affordable housing and less homelessness
• Better health and wellbeing
• Fairer concessions
• An effective transport system
• Better planning and infrastructure
• Strengthening the community sector.

NCOSS will be asking for the support of the general public, the media and politicians to engage in debate about what needs to happen to ensure that social justice is not forgotten as we get closer to the State Election in March 2011.

“For too long, the focus has been on political cycles rather than breaking cycles – of poverty, exclusion and despair,” Ms Peters said.

“Vote 1 Fairness in NSW is a call for all current and aspiring politicians to agree to support measures that will contribute in a real and meaningful way to a fairer, more just and sustainable society”. 

• Vote 1 Fairness in NSW is available on the NCOSS website: download

Further comment:
Alison Peters (NCOSS) Mob: 0425 231 814 Tel: (02) 9211 2599