NCOSS Election Launch

Name: NCOSS Election Launch
Start: 2026-11-12T13:30:00+1100
End: 2026-11-12T14:30:00+1100
Location: NSW Parliament House

Thu, 12 Nov, 1:30pm - 2:30pm AEDT

NSW Parliament House

Sydney NSW, Australia

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What to expect?

Hear about NCOSS’s NSW election campaign, Invest in People, and the next instalment of Voices of Poverty, our research revealing what life is truly like for those living in poverty in NSW

There will be time to mingle, and morning tea will be provided.

Why?

2026 has been tough to say the least. The intensifying cost of living is reshaping who experiences poverty. Close to a third of people living below the poverty line in NSW say their financial stress has only emerged in the past few years.

Strong communities depend on the services that keep people housed, safe, healthy, connected and supported. Yet, high inflation, soaring fuel prices and housing insecurity are pushing more people – and the services that exist to support them - to the brink.

NCOSS is calling on Members of Parliament and candidates at the upcoming 2027 election to commit to advocating for social and community services in their community and across NSW.

Join us as we make the case for investing in the people of New South Wales.

Morning tea will be provided.

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The NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) is the peak body for the social services sector in NSW. With over 350 member organisations and individuals and a wider network of stakeholders who share our values, we advocate to alleviate poverty and disadvantage in NSW.

NCOSS was founded in 1934 during the Great Depression when unemployment rose to 28% and extreme poverty was rampant. With few government programs available, assistance was provided through a limited number of overstretched religious charities. A small group was motivated to improve the lives of those suffering and so the NSW Council of Social Services was formed, to coordinate relief efforts and maximise benefit for those in need. Our core vision remains unchanged; a NSW free from poverty and inequality. To achieve this vision we work to:

Amplify the experience of people affected by poverty and disadvantage
Support a diverse, collaborative and innovative community sector
Form constructive partnerships to influence change
Ensure a strong, effective and sustainable organisation

Over 995,600 people are living below the poverty line in NSW and this number is growing. As communities struggle to meet the cost of living, many people are being left behind. Natural disasters as well as the COVID-19 pandemic have exacerbated the already growing number of vulnerable communities.

As the peak body for the social services sector, NCOSS is uniquely placed to work together with our members, government, business and other stakeholders to strive for a more equitable and inclusive society.

We provide a platform for sharing information and resources, developing agreed positions, progressing joint work and seeking greater transparency and delivery on commitments from government.

Your membership strengthens our ability to do this. Learn more about how to Become a Member and Our Impact.

Join NCOSS today.