Who We Are

The NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) is the peak body for the social services sector in NSW.

With more than 350 members and a wider network of organisations and individuals who share our values, we advocate to alleviate poverty and disadvantage in NSW.

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Sector Support

Explore our capacity building tools and resources developed to assist the NSW community sector navigate through an ever-changing environment.

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Sector Support Resources

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“I think that the school culture has changed. There is a deeper shared understanding about disadvantage.”

NCOSS School Gateway Project

Ashcroft Public School and NCOSS run a wellbeing hub that supports children and their families from one location. It provides a place for students and their families to feel safe, accepted, and supported.

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People & Poverty

Over 995,600 people are living below the poverty line in NSW and this number is growing. As communities struggle to meet the cost of living, many people are being left behind.

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Reports & Research

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A collaborative effort in telling the story of poverty and significant economic disadvantage in NSW

Upcoming events

We promote engagement with our members through social and networking events.

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November 25th

NCOSS Local Connect (South Western Sydney)

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Rydges Campbeltown

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Scholarships

November 12, 2025

NCOSS’s Harrison-Church Women’s Leadership Scholarship
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November 12, 2025

The EVAs – Excellence, Vision & Advocacy Awards
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November 10, 2025

Western Sydney, Nepean and Blue Mountains Community Services face funding crisis
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Recent Publications

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Prevention Pays: Cutting the cost of dental hospitalisations

Reports

October 16, 2025

In NSW, more people are ending up in hospital due to dental issues that could have been prevented through better access to dental care.

NCOSS Regional Factsheets

Reports

July 1, 2025

This collection of factsheets provides a snapshot of key issues across every SA4 region in NSW. Drawing on NCOSS research, they bring together data and insights to help build a…

NCOSS Analysis: NSW Budget 2025-26

Reports

June 25, 2025

The NSW Budget has failed to deliver critical investment in social infrastructure to support the state’s most vulnerable communities.

Hidden Vulnerabilities: Cyber Security and Essential Community Services in NSW

Reports

May 13, 2025

A new report has found community service sector organisations in NSW face significant challenges in protecting their data and IT systems.

Lasting Impacts: The Economic Costs of Child Poverty in NSW

Reports

March 1, 2025

Beyond roads and bridges: Critical social infrastructure for South West Sydney

Reports

December 20, 2024

Pre Budget Submission 2025-26

Submissions

December 3, 2024

Access Denied: Australians Locked Out of Quality Healthcare

Reports

October 22, 2024

Impossible Choices: Decisions NSW communities shouldn’t have to make

Reports

September 6, 2024

NCOSS Regional Forum Reports

Reports

August 29, 2024

Southern Cross University Report: ‘Community Sector Involvement in Disaster Management’

Reports

June 24, 2024

A new report highlighting the critical role NGO services played in the Northern Rivers floods and the need for greater community sector involvement in disaster preparedness and planning.

NCOSS Submission to the Review of the NSW Reconstruction Authority Act

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June 24, 2024

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NCOSS Community Jobs

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NCOSS Community Jobs board connects the NSW community sector with jobseekers looking to find their next employment opportunity.

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