NZCOSS


NZCOSS is a national umbrella organisation for local Councils of Social Services and other social service networks throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. We use our collective voice to influence decision-makers in a way that leads to policy action, social change and community empowerment.  We recognise that by working together, we can more effectively support local communities and member organisations to achieve social well-being.  

The membership of local COSS includes people in local government and people working locally for central government agencies, as well as people working for not-for-profit and voluntary social service organisations.

 

We place high value on Maori and Pakeha working together in partnership based on the Treaty of Waitangi, along with full engagement in our multi-ethnic and multicultural society.

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NOTES FROM ROS

 

You all would have heard about the $446 million which the Labour Government has set aside to fund essential social support services. The Prime Minister said in her speech that this money would be delivered via the Pathways to Partnership group. I am a member of this group, but we have not had a meeting yet. For those of you with questions, I suggest you hold off for at least 3 weeks while the details of this massive cash injection get discussed. I should have answers for you then.
In the meantime there are some points I can clarify that are important.
*The package is for essential social servies.
*Full funding means funding of the service provided, NOT the agency.
*The funding will be progressively introduced over four years.

Watch this space for updates as I hear them.

 

 

COLLABORATIVE VOICES: NZCOSS and NZFVWO are collaborating on a radio programme on Access Radio. This programme is playing throughout New Zealand.
You can listen to the latest programme by clicking here


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