News from the Northern Territory not-for-profit sector

NTCOSS AGM

03/10/18 | News

Northern Territory Council of Social Service Inc Annual General Meeting with Guest Speaker Dr Cassandra Goldie 11.30am – 1.00pm on Tuesday 9 October 2018 Dr Cassandra Goldie, CEO of Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS), Q&A regular, and ex-Darwin...

NTCOSS report calls on NT government to help relieve cost of living pressures face by Territorians

04/07/18 | Media Releases, News

The 20th Cost of Living Report released by the Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) shows that the cost of fuel is up and rent is down, and highlights areas of financial pressure that many NT families continue to face. The Report reveals that...

Scheme splits, but fewer low-income Territorians will be eligible

29/06/18 | Media Releases, News

The new “bigger and fairer” NT Concession Scheme beginning on 30 June 2018 has moved in a positive direction by clearly separating cost of living related concessions away from the Seniors Recognition Scheme, as well as placing a cap on electricity and water...

NTCOSS Submission to the Modernisation of the Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Act Review

01/02/18 | News

Anti-discrimination and Equal Opportunity laws provide important protections for all citizens, and particularly those facing vulnerability and hardship on the Northern Territory. These laws uphold the values of equity and fairness, which are values that underpin the...

NTCOSS Cost of living Report No 18 – Telecommunications

16/12/17 | News

Telecommunications costs hitting low income households the hardest, and many still digitally excluded: NTCOSS report The 18th NTCOSS Cost of Living Report – Telecommunications provides a general update on cost of living rises and highlights the rise in use and...