Northern Territory Council of Social Service
The Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) is a nonprofit peak body representing the social and community services sector in Australia's Northern Territory (NT). Established over 40 years ago, it advocates for social justice and policy reforms to address systemic disadvantage affecting Territorians[2][4].

Role and Function
NTCOSS operates as a representative voice for community-managed, non-government, and not-for-profit organizations delivering social services across the NT. Its membership includes entities providing health, education, employment, housing, and family support services[2][4]. The organization collaborates with stakeholders, including Aboriginal Peaks Organisations NT and government bodies, to advance equitable policies[4].

Advocacy and Policy
NTCOSS engages in systemic advocacy on issues such as cost-of-living pressures, workforce sustainability in domestic violence services, and equitable access to education[1][4]. Recent media releases highlight its support for portable long-service leave schemes and culturally appropriate education models, including on-Country learning programs[1][4].

Structure and Governance
With offices in Darwin and Alice Springs, NTCOSS works through sector-wide consultations to strengthen service delivery and community resilience[2][4]. It emphasizes participatory approaches, ensuring member organizations influence its advocacy priorities[2][3].

[1] https://ntcoss.org.au [2] https://www.ntcommunity.org.au/organisations/northern-territory-council-of-social-service-ntcoss/ [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/436b27d5-39af-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d/documents/883390be-46c8-e811-a961-000d3ad24282 [4] https://education.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/1072113/northern-territory-council-of-social-service.pdf [5] https://www.aer.gov.au/authors/northern-territory-council-social-service-ntcoss