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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

New economic modelling has highlighted the severe economic shock expected from COVID-19, while also revealing the social and economic benefits from a social and affordable… Read More

Peak housing and social services bodies are urging the NSW Government to roll out a social and affordable housing boom across the state to support… Read More

New research from NCOSS has revealed that NSW residents were already struggling with the cost of living before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. More than one-third (38%)… Read More

New research from NCOSS has revealed the stark digital divide facing many Australians now living in isolation as a result of COVID-19. 14% of respondents… Read More

NCOSS has welcomed the NSW Government’s latest stimulus package in response to COVID-19 but warned that frontline services need resources to respond to increased demand… Read More

Two thirds of community sector workers reported that poverty and disadvantage increased among the people accessing their services in 2019. 82% reported demand in the community either ‘increased’ (50%) or… Read More

The NSW Government is being urged to follow the Victorian Government’s decision to provide $6 million to homelessness organisations to help protect those at risk… Read More

Media Releases

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

New Modelling Shows Social and Affordable Housing Key to NSW's COVID-19 Economic Recovery

NSW Government Urged to Back Social and Affordable Housing Infrastructure Boom in Response to COVID-19

New Research Shows Cost of Living Hurting Households Already Doing it Tough Before Coronavirus Hit

Disconnected: New Research Reveals Digital Divide Facing Australians in Isolation

NCOSS Welcomes NSW Government Support for Homelessness Prevention, Energy Payments But More Work Needed

Survey Shows Community Services Struggling With Increased Demand, As Impact Of Coronavirus Hits

Survey Shows Community Services Struggling with Increased Demand, as Impact of Coronavirus Hits

NSW Government Must Follow Victoria's Lead And Provide Greater Support To Homeless Community During Pandemic