Last week, NCOSS partnered with the Legislative Council Committees team to deliver training on participating in NSW Parliamentary Inquiries. The morning was filled with lots of discussion on what powerful submissions could look like, how to incorporate people with lived experience and tips on appearing as a witness. Participants also heard from The Honourable Abigail Boyd about the importance of engaging in an inquiry. If you're interested in joining the next session of this training later this year, register your interest at the link in the comments below.
NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS)
Non-profit Organizations
Darlinghurst, NSW 4,352 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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A good news story about social housing in Sydney. A housing cooperative created by trans women have bought seven inner-city terrace homes from the City of Sydney. This will give affordable and secure housing to those who are particularly vulnerable to homelessness. It also means these women can continue living close to their medical services and social support. Read the full story below.
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With cyber attacks on the rise, community organisations and front-line services are vulnerable to data breaches. ❌ Funding for protection against attacks should come from the government, not the organisations working to support some of NSW’s most vulnerable people. Check out the report we've just launched with WorkVentures on how government can boost cyber security for the community service sector ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g9TECW6H
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Did you know the NSW Government has introduced Portable Long Service Leave for people working in community services? It means workers can accrue leave and take it with them when they change jobs, BUT it could cost the sector $84 million to fund it themselves. ❌ Social service organisations are already stretched, meaning this could impact critical frontline services. We're ready to work with the govt to find alternative ways to fund the scheme. Read the The Australian Financial Review's write up on PLSL >>> https://lnkd.in/gNuFFTJn (a heads up - there's a paywall!)
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NCOSS is looking for a Project Director for our Community Organisations Disaster Adaptation (CODA) Project. This project will help build disaster preparedness and resilience among not-for-profit social service organisations and people most vulnerable to disaster impacts. The Project Director is responsible for the strategic leadership of the project including development, implementation, day-to-day management, reporting and evaluation. Please read the position description and details on how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/eHmy_2D6
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‼️ 🗓️ Only three days left to RSVP for our webinar on cyber-security for community services! Join us online this Thursday at 11am to learn simple, low cost ways for your not-for-profit to upgrade your security as cyber-threats increase. Register >>> https://lnkd.in/gEiZ36Rn
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NCOSS is hiring a Director of Communications and Engagement. This is a newly created role that would suit an engaging and experienced Senior Communications executive leader with a proven track record developing and implementing strategic communications plans and engaging diverse stakeholders within an advocacy and social policy-based framework. For a copy of the position description and for further information please email office@greenwayexecutive.com. Applications close at 5pm Tuesday 13th May 2025. https://lnkd.in/gyRhsjGt
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📩 Have you checked your emails? 📩 If you're on our mailing list, that's where the latest sector update from our CEO Cara Varian will be. This fortnight, Cara discusses NSW Government funding for the sector and a looming $84 million dollar levy. Subscribe to check it out! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gZzScUwE
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NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) reposted this
Register now for our upcoming workshop on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 8:45am-1:00pm. Do you work for a non-government organisation and want to know more about Parliamentary Inquiries, so that you can participate and influence policy? This workshop is most useful for people who have limited or no experience in writing submissions or taking part in hearings. It is also well-regarded by those who would like to refresh their knowledge and skills in the subject areas. Register at the link here: https://lnkd.in/gt_6te2E.
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For too long, social services in NSW have operated under the strain of short-term funding cycles and persistent uncertainty. Longer term funding and job security for the sector, announced today, breaks that cycle. 🎉 Hear more from our CEO Cara Varian.