Community proposes new plan to tackle high unemployment and boost economyA new plan to address the worryingly high unemployment rates in key regions in NSW such as the Richmond-Tweed area will be launched today that… Read More
Auditor's Report reveals children being let down in careThe failure to ensure all children in out of home care have an annual review of their placement is leaving the most vulnerable in our… Read More
New social housing waiting times show business as usual not workingThe latest social housing waiting times release from the NSW Government show business as usual will not shift the 59 000 long list of households… Read More
Act for children experiencing poverty on Universal Day of the Child: ParentsOn the Universal Day of the Child parents from across New South Wales are taking action to reduce the experience of poverty for children in… Read More
Community sector calls on Premier to commit to clear bottom lines in tax reform debateFollowing the release today of new NATSEM modelling outlining the impacts of potential GST changes on low-income and disadvantaged households, the NSW Council of Social… Read More
New report shows LGBTI people more likely to experience social disadvantageA report released today by the NSW Council of Social Service of NSW (NCOSS) reveals that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in… Read More
Seven ways to reduce poverty: NCOSS launches Pre-Budget SubmissionThe NSW Council of Social Service has identified the top seven actions the NSW State Government could take to make the biggest difference in the… Read More
Poverty is a choice: NCOSSPeople who experience poverty do not choose poverty, but the society that creates it does, so it’s time to choose a different way according to… Read More
Poverty is a choice: NCOSSPeople who experience poverty do not choose poverty, but the society that creates it does so it’s time to choose a different way, according to… Read More
Family violence investment a first step towards keeping women and children safeToday’s announcement from the Federal Government of a $100 million package to stop family violence in Australia is the first step in a longer journey… Read More
NRL has failed to act responsibly on domestic violenceDomestic violence campaigners and community sector leaders came out today in strong support for Premier Mike Baird's weekend call for the Roosters to take immediate… Read More
86% of Low and Middle Income Families Concerned about a Rise in the GST86% of low to middle income families in NSW are concerned about a potential rise in the GST, and 89% are concerned about potentially applying… Read More
