NCOSS Election Launch

Name: NCOSS Election Launch
Start: 2026-11-10T09:30:00+1100
End: 2026-11-10T11:00:00+1100
Location: NSW Parliament House

Tue, 10 Nov, 9:30am - 11am AEDT

NSW Parliament House

Sydney NSW, Australia

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What to expect?

Hear from members of the NSW Government, NCOSS and other social sector leaders about their visions for a strong, healthy and connected NSW in 2027.

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.

That’s why in the lead up to the 2027 State election, NCOSS are calling on the NSW Government to sign our pledge to:

Invest in community services
Invest in homes
Invest in prevention before crises occur

Investing in people as part of early intervention and prevention will cost governments less in the long-term, while investing in services provides long-term sector sustainability.

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.