NCOSS celebrates 90 years of advocacyThe EVA (Excellence, Vision and Advocacy) awards are the first of their kind to recognise and celebrate the positive impact, dedication and courage of individuals… Read More
Preventative dental could save NSW $147 million per year: new researchDental conditions are the leading cause of preventable hospitalisations in NSW, costing the NSW public and private health system an average of $147 million per… Read More
Finalists announced for awards recognising Excellence, Vision and Advocacy in social service sector The New South Wales Council of Social Service (NCOSS) has announced the finalists for the upcoming inaugural Excellence, Vision & Advocacy (EVA) Awards. Category… Read More
NCOSS welcomes 10-year strategy to tackle homelessness in NSWPeak social service body NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) has welcomed a new whole-of-government strategy outlining a coordinated approach to homelessness reform. The NSW… Read More
Drug Summit consensus was clear – we need the NSW Government to implement its recommendationsToday, six leading social services organisations issued a Joint Statement calling on the NSW Government to urgently implement the recommendations of the Drug Summit Report.… Read More
Missed Opportunity: NSW Budget Lacks Funding for Social Infrastructure to Support Communities to ThriveThe wellbeing of people across New South Wales is at increasing risk, with the 2025 NSW Budget failing to deliver critical investment in social infrastructure… Read More
Government must invest in keeping victim-survivors safe as rates of domestic violence skyrocket in NSWNCOSS, the peak body for social services in New South Wales, supports the call for the Minns Government to increase baseline funding for family and… Read More
New report: vulnerable communities at risk of cybersecurity threatsNot-for-profit organisations in the social services sector are bolstering their online security to keep the personal data of thousands of vulnerable people safe, in the… Read More
Sector to be burdened with $84 million dollar bill for long-service leave changesPeak NSW social services body, NCOSS, has raised concerns about the Portable Long Service scheme levy being an unfunded cost- which could burden community service… Read More
Public school funding boost should be focused on areas of greatest needPeak NSW social services body NCOSS has welcomed Commonwealth funding for public for schools but called on the NSW Government to ensure the money flows… Read More
NCOSS Endorses New Gambling Reform MeasuresNCOSS has welcomed the NSW Government’s two consultation papers for further gambling reform, but warned that cashless gaming remains the most powerful tool to minimise… Read More
Child Poverty Costs NSW $60 Billion a Year, Hurts Us AllThe economic cost of child poverty is almost $60 billion a year, according to landmark research commissioned by peak social services body NCOSS. The report… Read More
