The NSW Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance officially launched the NSW Disability Network Forum on 20 September. NCOSS is providing secretariat support for the Forum which will be a strong coordinated voice for people with a disability, helping to shape government policy and guide improvements in the delivery of disability services. The Forum comprises peak non-government advocacy groups and will focus on people who use and rely on disability services - people with a disability, their families and carers.

Member organisations of the NSW Disability Network Forum

• Aboriginal Disability Network NSW
• Association of Blind Citizens of NSW
• Brain Injury Association NSW
• Citizen Advocacy Western Sydney
• Council of Social Service of NSW (NCOSS)
• DeafBlind Association NSW
• Deaf Society of NSW
• Institute For Family Advocacy
• Intellectual Disability Rights Service
• Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW
• NSW Consumer Advisory Group - Mental Health
• NSW Council for Intellectual Disability
• NSW Disability Advocacy Network
• Physical Disability Council of NSW
• People with Disability Australia
• Self Advocacy Sydney
• Positive Life NSW

More information:

• Minister Constance’s (ADHC) media release
• About the Forum

The NSW Disability Network Forum can be contacted through the NCOSS secretariat:

Christine Regan
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phone: 02 92112599 ext 117

Val Kors (Wed – Fri)
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phone: 02 92112599 ext 123

 Photo: NSW Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance speaking at the launch of the NSW Disability Network Forum