Tuesday, 24 March 2020: The Northern Territory Council of Social Services (NTCOSS) is relieved that the Federal Government has listened to advocates from the community services sector and others and extended the $550 per fortnight supplement to students. The measures,...
Sunday 22 March, 2020: Today’s announcement of an increase of $550 per fortnight for six months for many groups receiving government assistance is critically important and will provide welcome relief for so many Territorians who are doing it tough. The temporary...
Thursday 27 February, 2020: A new survey has shown that almost half (44%) of Northern Territory community services could face cuts to their funding if the Federal Government does not renew funding that has been in place for almost a decade. The Equal...
NT ORGANISATIONS STAND TOGETHER AGAINST FEDERAL RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION BILL Major health, social, legal organisations and unions from across the NT call for the Federal Religious Discrimination Bill to be abandoned. Signatories to the statement include: Aboriginal...
NTCOSS asks what will it take to get urgent action on food affordability? The 25th Cost of Living Report released today by the Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) focuses on cost of living pressures across the NT – with food costs again in the...
The Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) released its 24th Cost of Living Report today, shining a spotlight on soaring prices for healthy foods in remote community stores and calling on governments to take action. The NT Government’s latest Market...
