Cost the highest barrier to people on low incomes improving their health: NCOSSMonday 12 December 2016 The high and growing cost of accessing health services is the number one reason that people experiencing or at risk of… Read More
New plan to prevent persistent poverty ratesWednesday 19 October 2016 A new plan released today from the NSW Council of Social Service shows a path forward for the NSW 2017 Budget… Read More
Obesity rates won't budge while inequality persists: NCOSSEfforts to reduce childhood obesity must recognise that high levels of inequality are a crucial factor in rates of obesity or they risk children experiencing… Read More
New plan raises voice of children in whole of government approach: NCOSSTuesday 26 July 2016 The NSW Strategic Plan for Children and Young People sets a new precedent for how children and young people should be… Read More
NSW Budget: Broad investment in people welcome, but we need to start earlierTuesday 21 June 2016 Today’s NSW Budget invests in a range of initiatives that will make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing… Read More
Fee-free training will help domestic violence survivors regain their independenceFriday 3 June, 2016 Today’s announcement by the NSW Government that survivors of domestic and family violence will be eligible for fee-free vocational training will… Read More
Sensible approach to Opal fares welcome: NCOSSWednesday 18 May 2016 Today’s decision to maintain current Opal fares and not implement recommended price hikes from the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal is… Read More
IPART transport determination would hit pensioners, low income earners: NCOSSTuesday 10 May 2016 Proposed transport fare increases released today by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal would see prices rise well above inflation, making… Read More
Switch stamp duty for land tax to boost housing affordability and jobs: NCOSSMaking the switch from stamp duty to land tax would not only lower the cost of housing and reduce rents, but could also boost Gross… Read More
Concessions system overhaul needed with energy prices set to riseFriday 26 February 2016 Better electricity rebate support will be needed to ensure disconnections don’t skyrocket if the cost of electricity rises again following the… Read More
Fuel app will empower consumers struggling to make ends meetWednesday 24 February 2016 A NSW Government-led fuel app allowing consumers to see in real time what petrol prices are in their area will help… Read More
Police trial targeting repeat domestic violence offenders should expandWednesday 24 February 2016 The success of a trial at St George Local Area Command, targeting repeat offenders of domestic and family violence, shows that… Read More
