Policy & Research Publications

In assisting people to prepare for the NDIS, it is important the NDIS planners and Local Area Coordinators (LAC) are aware of  assistive technology (AT)… Read More

In this submission NCOSS draws attention to several broad areas of principle that are common across all of the draft District Plans, and reiterate recommendations… Read More

Social Impact Investing (SII) represents an innovative opportunity to work with government and the private sector to deliver better outcomes for people and communities whilst… Read More

The NSW Children’s Services Forum is comprised of state-wide, not-for-profit, community-based children's service organisations and their representatives. The Forum aims to facilitate a coordinated advocacy… Read More

NCOSS's Submission to the Finance and Public Administration References Committee Inquiry looks at how gender segregation is shaped by a multitude of factors that are… Read More

The DNF argues that a range of supported decision-making models should be introduced, accompanied by appropriate safegaurds.

NCOSS argues that a revised Guardianship Act must reflect an environment where people with disability are empowered, while recognising many may need support to exercise… Read More

The DNF is concerned that there is no mention of people with intellectual disability in the draft Plan. People with intellectual disability who experience mental… Read More

NCOSS has spoken to communities and services across the state – hearing from over 200 community organisations and nearly 30 different communities, as well as… Read More

NCOSS advocates for a fair and equitable housing system where low income families and individuals have access to safe, secure and affordable housing. As an… Read More

The high and growing cost of health is having a very real impact on people experiencing or at risk of poverty and their families across… Read More