About Us

Insurance has dominated discussion in the social services sector, with many organisations being unable to obtain cover or struggling with drastically increased premiums.

In 2002, NCOSS approached the State Government to assist the not for profit sector and received funding to implement a two-year Insurance project that involves:

• establishing a bulk-buying insurance program,
• providing ongoing information to assist non-government organisations identify their insurance needs, and
• providing risk management training and information.

Specific activities being undertaken, in addition to the bulk buying insurance program, include:

• Telephone information line to assist organisations with their insurance issues
• Development and distribution of information materials such as:
  • Good practice guide to Insurance
  • Good practice guide to Risk Management
  • Information Sheets on areas of importance
• Workshops and information sessions on Insurance and risk management
• Insurance Research and Advocacy

The Insurance Program is being advised by a Reference Group whose role is to provide guidance, advice and feedback in relation to the development and implementation of the Project.

Reference group members

• Wayne Trotman, Operations Manager, Community Sector Banking
• Odessa O'Brien, Resource Officer, Local Community Services Assn
• Kevin Marron, Interchange Respite Care
• Michael Coffey, Youth Accommodation Assoc
• Bill Robertson, Manager, Foley House
• Trevor Davis, Coordinator, ACROD
• Phil Drew, Project Manager, Community Transport Organisation
• Tony Melville, Insurance/Risk Management Consultant