Policy & Research Publications

Authoritative and reliable sources of data are fundamental to developing the programs and service delivery undertaken by the community services sector. Good use of data… Read More

This submission makes reference both to the general issues of transport disadvantage experienced by residents of rural and regional NSW, as well as the specific… Read More

3 August 2016 In order to shape a plan for action as part of the NCOSS New Year for Women Project, NCOSS held a series… Read More

The Premier has recognised that childhood obesity is an ongoing concern, making it a priority to reduce overweight and obesity rates of children in NSW… Read More

NCOSS’ submission to the NSW Fair Trading on the proposed Associations Incorporation Regulation 2016 noted that this was an opportunity to: transfer oversight of NSW… Read More

Through the NSW Children’s Services Forum, state-wide non-profit organisations work towards improving the quality, range and provision of children's services in NSW. The Forum's Terms of… Read More

In the 2016/2017 Budget, the NSW Government has once again focussed on its key themes of fiscal management, with significant infrastructure investment and modest growth… Read More

The Disability Network Forum highlights its vision of the NDAP facilitating a strong and independent advocacy sector, which is able to be responsive to individuals’… Read More

This paper presents the views of the Assistive Technology Community Alliance of NSW (ATCAN) on how to increase person centred (or ‘user centred’) approaches in… Read More

 NCOSS adopted an equity focus in its submission to the review of the Public Health Act 2010, concentrating on the issues affecting people experiencing disadvantage.… Read More

NCOSS’ campaign for a Fair Deal for our Community Services specifically recommended that the: “NSW Government negotiate with the sector to develop a new, standardised… Read More

NCOSS opposes the NSW Distribution Businesses (DBs) Tariff Structure Statements (TSSs) and the proposed transition to declining block tariffs for residential consumers in NSW. We do… Read More