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Remote Jobs a focus this election, but a mixed response on plans to fund Closing the Gap and implement the Uluru Statement.
The Northern Territory Council of Social Service has called on the NT’s four major parties to outline their plans to create...
New NTCOSS Report Reveals Staggering Cost of Living Pressures on Territorians
A new report shows Territorians are struggling under some of the most significant Consumer Price Index (CPI) rises in the...
CONSULT NOW: Aboriginal Communities Must Not be Blindsided by New Liquor Laws
Even before Commonwealth legislation was introduced 15 years ago, restricting alcohol sales in Aboriginal Communities, many...
“A plague of DFSV” – and the plans & promises to tackle it
The Liberal Democrats Party (LDP), Australian Labor Party (ALP) and Greens have all committed to tackling a crisis in...
Welcoming Chief Minister Natasha Fyles
The Northern Territory Council of Social Service welcomes the swearing in of new Chief Minister Natasha Fyles today. ...
NT Budget Fails NT Community Sector
A good budget is one that delivers for everyone, including the community’s most vulnerable, and while this budget delivers...
“Ineffective and Discriminatory” – Urgent Calls to End Compulsory Income Management
NTCOSS welcomes the Australian Labor Party's commitment to scrap Compulsory Income Management if elected at the upcoming...
New DFSV Funding a Win for NTCOSS Members – But Long-Term Solutions Needed
No one should have to experience or live with Domestic, Family or Sexual Violence. Territorians face the highest rates of...
THE USE OF SPIT HOODS AND RESTRAINT CHAIRS ON NT CHILDREN, A NATIONAL SHAME
Saturday 26 February 2022 Peak national justice, child welfare and advocacy groups have joined calls for the Northern...
SHAMEFUL BACKFLIP ON SPIT HOODS AND RESTRAINTS
Wednesday 23 February 2022 Aboriginal leaders and community sector advocates are calling on the Northern Territory...
NTCOSS Pre Budget Submission 2022 – 2023
December 2021 Foreword Once again, this next budget comes at a challenging time during a period of rapid change in the...
Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) Action Plan 2 Non-Government Organisation Consultation Report 2021
The Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) is the peak body for the Northern Territory (NT) Community and...