NSW Legislative Council Parliamentary Inquiries Workshop - 6 August 2025

Name: NSW Legislative Council Parliamentary Inquiries Workshop - 6 August 2025
Start: 2025-08-06T08:30:00+1000
End: 2025-08-06T13:00:00+1000
Location: NSW Parliament House - Macquarie Room

Wed, 6 Aug, 8:30am - 1pm AEST

NSW Parliament House - Macquarie Room

Sydney NSW, Australia

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This well regarded learning event is back!

In-person session jointly brought to you by the NSW Council for Social Service (NCOSS) and the NSW Legislative Council-Committees. Designed for people working in policy, advocacy or management in the New South Wales community sector, whose work potentially involves taking part in Parliamentary Inquiries.

How to have your say and maximise your influence

Do you work for a non-government organisation and want to know more about Parliamentary Inquiries, so that you can participate and influence policy?
Do you want to build your skills in writing submissions or in appearing as a witness?

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.

Discussions are facilitated by staff members of the NSW Legislative Council parliamentary committees, as well as by the NCOSS Policy and Research team.

The emphasis will be on practical tips for effective advocacy and participation, including:

Parliamentary Committees and the Inquiry process
Using Inquiries Strategically
A Parliament Committee member's perspective: what Inquiries achieve, what makes a good submission, what makes an effective witness
How to write effective submissions
The hearing process and tips for witnesses

Some feedback from previous participants:

This is a fantastic workshop that many people would be interested in attending!
Getting a Member of Parliament to come and give their perspective about the Inquiry process was most useful. Everything was really good.
A balanced range of how the information was provided- case studies, verbal, visual, guest speaker. (Made it) easy to understand a fairly complex process.

It is FREE to attend, but numbers are limited and RSVP is required. (Sorry in person only - no livestream available)

To early registrants, please advise at any time if you're no longer able to attend, so your spot may be released to someone in the wait list, thank you.

Queries about this event to: advocacy at ncoss.org.au

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The NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) is the peak body for the social services sector in NSW. With over 400 members and a wider network of organisations and individuals 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.