"Every dollar counts when you are trying to survive." Yesterday, the Fair Work Commission announced a pay rise of 3.5 per cent for minimum wage workers. 👏 Listen to our CEO Cara Varian break down what this means for the social sector in NSW on ABC Radio Sydney. 🎧
NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS)
Non-profit Organizations
Darlinghurst, NSW 4,387 followers
Together we are working for a NSW free from poverty and inequality.
About us
The NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) works with and for people experiencing poverty and disadvantage in NSW to make positive change in our communities. The head office is on Gadigal Country. As the peak body for health and community services in NSW for over 80 years we support the sector to deliver crucial services that make a difference. We work directly with communities to identify the challenges they face and solutions that will allow them to overcome those challenges. Through collaboration with communities, services and across government, the private sector and other civil society organisations we work to see these solutions become a reality. NCOSS coordinates a number of policy advice groups, alliances and forums to facilitate policy development and advocacy on key issues for people experiencing poverty and disadvantage, campaigns with communities on key issues for people experiencing poverty and disadvantage and runs annual regional roadshows visiting communities across NSW to understand what is happening on the ground and inform our policy and advocacy work.
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https://www.ncoss.org.au/
External link for NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS)
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Darlinghurst, NSW
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- Nonprofit
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Yirranma Place, Level 1, 262 Liverpool Street
Gadigal Country
Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, AU
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NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) reposted this
Workers' Compensation legislation has taken center stage in parliament this week, following a recent parliamentary inquiry into the proposed changes. It's crucial to move our focus beyond the headlines and delve deeper into the implications. #WorkersCompensation #Legislation #ParliamentaryInquiry Domestic Violence NSW Association of Children's Welfare Agencies AbSec Faith Housing Australia Community Housing Industry Association CREATE Foundation Fams NSW Homelessness Australia Can Yasmut Shelter NSW The Centre for Volunteering Yfoundations Youth Action NSW National Disability Services People with Disability Australia (PWDA) Carers NSW Mental Health Coordinating Council Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) Northern Rivers Community Gateway Eleanor Duncan Uniting Wesley Mission St Vincent de Paul Society NSW
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Social and community services for homelessness, youth, domestic and family violence and so much more are supporting NSW communities to recover from the floods. Financial donations are the best way to make sure impacted communities connect with the support they need. Not sure who to donate to? Check askizzy.org.au to find a local service, or givit.org.au to help people access essential goods.
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If you or your organisation has been impacted by the NSW floods, you may be eligible for financial support. Check ➡ https://lnkd.in/gfcneaN7 A full round up of recovery support is available on the NCOSS website. Check ➡ https://lnkd.in/giTffcGE
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Today on National Sorry Day, NCOSS reflect on the hurt and pain of the Stolen Generation, who were forcibly taken from their families and communities. We honour their continuing strength and survival. NCOSS believes that all children deserve to grow up safe and cared for in family, community and culture. Today and every day, NCOSS stands alongside First Nations communities in their fight for self-determination and truth-telling.
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NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) reposted this
Do you need help after the recent severe weather? The NSW Reconstruction Authority is here to support your recovery. For practical recovery advice and support, including where to find mobile recovery outreach teams, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g-aZ4U-Q From Tuesday, 27 May, you will be able to visit a Recovery Centre for financial help, housing support, insurance issues, or emotional wellbeing support. - Taree: Manning Uniting Church, 29-35 Albert Street, Taree Tuesday 27 May: 10am - 6pm Wednesday 28 May: 10am - 6pm Thursday 29 May: 10am - 6pm Friday 30 May: 10am - 4pm - Kempsey: Kempsey Showground, 19 Sea Street, West Kempsey* Wednesday 28 May: 10am - 6pm Thursday 29 May: 10am - 6pm Friday 30 May: 10am - 4pm - Port Macquarie: PCYC - 12 Owen St, Port Macquarie Wednesday 28 May: 10am - 6pm Thursday 29 May: 10am - 6pm Friday 30 May: 10am - 4pm - Macksville: 39 Princess Street, Macksville Wednesday 28 May: 10am - 6pm Thursday 29 May: 10am - 6pm Friday 30 May: 10am - 4pm - Maitland: 263 High St, Maitland* Wednesday 28 May: 10am - 6pm Thursday 29 May: 10am - 6pm Friday 30 May: 10am - 4pm If you’re unable to attend, ring Service NSW on 13 77 88, Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm, for recovery support. Please note, some location details may change depending on the conditions. MidCoast Council Kempsey Shire Council Port Macquarie Hastings Council NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL Maitland City Council, Australia #NSW #Recovery
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NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) reposted this
The Australian and NSW Governments have confirmed a Natural Disaster Declaration for Bellingen, Central Coast, Cessnock, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Dungog, Kempsey, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, MidCoast, Nambucca, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Port Stephens, Singleton and Upper Hunter residents, businesses and primary producers impacted by NSW East Coast Severe Weather from 18 May 2025. For more information on the support available visit our flood recovery updates page at: https://lnkd.in/gvu5Gwkr Bellingen Shire Council Central Coast Council Cessnock City Council Clarence Valley Council City of Coffs Harbour Dungog Shire Council Kempsey Shire Council Lake Macquarie City Council Maitland City Council, Australia MidCoast Council NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL Newcastle City Council Port Macquarie Hastings Council Singleton Council Upper Hunter Shire Council
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Read Cara's update in our latest newsletter on the use of AI and technology by social service organisations.
With the rapid growth of big data models and the emergence of generative AI, technological developments are extensive, making it easy to get lost in the sheer magnitude of changes. Domestic Violence NSW Association of Children's Welfare Agencies AbSec Faith Housing Australia Community Housing Industry Association CREATE Foundation Fams NSW Homelessness Australia Can Yasmut Shelter NSW The Centre for Volunteering Yfoundations Youth Action NSW National Disability Services People with Disability Australia (PWDA) Carers NSW Mental Health Coordinating Council Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) Northern Rivers Community Gateway Eleanor Duncan Dr Wendy Lee Foote Uniting Foodbank NSW & ACT St Vincent de Paul Society NSW Relationships Australia NSW WorkVentures
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Renters are celebrating new laws that go into effect today 👏 👏 👏 From today, these laws mean: - Landlords must provide a valid reason for ending a lease - It is easier for tenants to keep pets - Rent increases are capped to once a year - Tenants can pay their rent by using bank transfer This is thanks to many years of advocacy by renters, community legal centres, housing advocates, and Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Services across NSW!
Great to join Tenants' Union of NSW and other organisations today to commemorate the end of no-grounds evictions in NSW. Today marks the culmination of decades of campaigning and advocacy by unions, political activists, legal centres, community groups, and renters. As Alison Mackey told the rally renters in NSW now have the security of knowing they can’t be forced to leave their homes for no reason.
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