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COVID-19 has set in motion an economic tsunami that will exacerbate mental health distress, domestic violence, homelessness and child neglect across NSW. That is the… Read More

The Federal Budget has failed to support the most vulnerable and invest in programs that will best stimulate the economy, according to the NSW Council… Read More

With the Australian economy now officially in recession, a massive investment in social and affordable housing and greater support for at-risk women and children are… Read More

Regional communities affected by recent flooding, drought and bushfire events are still struggling with a lack of secure and affordable housing. That is the verdict… Read More

Social services and housing peak organisations will today tell NSW Parliament that more must be done to support the most vulnerable during and after the… Read More

The Australian Government’s decision to cut the JobSeeker payment and not guarantee its long-term future will hurt those struggling to find work and the broader… Read More

The NSW Council of Social Service is urging the Australian Government to permanently raise the rate of the JobSeeker payment. The call comes as part… Read More

Friday, 3 July 2020 Community services providing vital supports to vulnerable people throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and bushfire crisis are now at risk because of… Read More

The NSW Government should look no further for a list of 3,157 shovel-ready projects to stimulate the economy and protect the most vulnerable. With 3,157… Read More

Regional communities stand to benefit from an increase in social and affordable housing construction and maintenance, according to new modelling commissioned by NCOSS. According to… Read More

NSW Council of Social Service CEO Joanna Quilty said today’s renovation announcement from the Federal Government falls well short of what is needed to protect… Read More

The NSW Council for Social Service, Wesley Mission and the Alliance for Gambling Reform have come together to express deep concern for a potential tsunami… Read More

Media Releases

NEW MODELLING: Economic, Social Disadvantage Tsunami to Hit NSW

Federal Budget Fails to Support Most Vulnerable

NCOSS Provides Framework for NSW’s Social and Economic Recovery

Bushfire and Flood Victims Still Under Housing ‘Duress’

Social Services and Housing Sectors Demand More Social and Affordable Housing to Support Most Vulnerable

NCOSS Urges the Australian Government to Continue Boosted JobSeeker Payment Beyond Christmas

NCOSS Urges Australian Government to Raise the Rate of JobSeeker for Good

Vital Local Community Services at Risk from NSW Government Funding Shortfall

3,157 Shovel-Ready Projects to Save Jobs and Address Sydney's Priority Social Housing Waiting List

Regional NSW to Benefit from More Social and Affordable Housing, Now the Government Needs to Act

Renovation Announcement Will Not Build a Fairer or Stronger Economy

Major Public Health and Social Concerns around Pokies Reopening in NSW