Our chair, Richard Northey, presented his talk to the Fabian Society on the 21st August titled Challenges Facing Voluntary Organisations Today. You can see the presentation here.
The idea for an Inner City Network was initiated from the research Connectedness in Auckland’s Inner City, commissioned by Parnell Trust. This network aims to become a central hub for information on what’s happening in the city, a place where people can connect, network, collaborate and initiate community projects. Subscribe to the ICN mailing list Latest […]
The Auckland District Council of Social Services works across the Auckland Isthmus, which is the
former Auckland City Council area. We also work at an Auckland regional level, particularly in the
specific area of housing, where we have a specialised committee including external experts and
housing practitioners meeting regularly. We are also active regionally in training and in advocacy
and submissions on social policy and on provision of community and social services.
ADCOSS is a networking, training and advocacy organisation for social and community service
organisations and personnel in the Auckland Isthmus area. We have about 100 members and
member organisations. We often make submissions on legislation and other consultations on
matters of public policy such as the content of the census.
Ask the Statistics Department to Keep Unpaid Activities in the 2018 Census Content The Statistics Department are currently consulting until June 30th on which questions to ask in the next census in 2018. We encourage you to express your views and to take part in this consultation on their website www.stats.govt.nz/Census/2018-census. On this website they […]
Auckland District Council of Social Services was formed in the 1970s to cover the area covered by
the Auckland City Council from 1989 and now works across five Local Board areas, including
Waitemata, Albert-Eden, Puketapapa, Maungakiekie-Tamaki, Orakei, and part of Whau.
The Auckland District Council of Social Services (ADCOSS) held a seminar on the topic of Housing Options for Older People in Auckland of 13 March 2015 and 120 people attended. They came from a variety of social, housing and health organisations, including District Health Boards, Auckland Council, government agencies, not for profits and interested individuals.