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Secure Jobs and Funding Certainty for Community Services

A NSW Government commitment

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About Secure Jobs and Funding Certainty

The NSW Government made a 2023 commitment to deliver more funding certainty for the NSW community services sector and job security for those employed in the sector. This commitment is being delivered through initiatives developed in collaboration with the sector, guided by the Secure Jobs and Funding Certainty Roadmap, which sets out key deliverables and timeframes.

Led by the Minister for Families and Communities and Minister for Disability Inclusion, the Hon. Kate Washington, these changes aim to improve planning, reduce staff shortages, and free up resources for service delivery, supporting a more stable and efficient sector.

New Resources Now Available

To support the implementation of the Roadmap, two key resources have been released:

These resources were developed in collaboration with the sector and reflect shared priorities for more funding certainty for the NSW community services sector and job security for those employed in the sector. 

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Community Services Funding Framework
A consistent, all-of-government approach to contracting, managing and funding community services.
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Community Services Jobs Compact
Commitment by government, employers and workers to uphold labour standards and ensure job security.
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Roadmap
A plan describing the key deliverables, approach and timeframes to achieve the commitment.
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Governance
SJFC Leadership Group, membership and terms of reference.
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Questions?

If you have any questions you can email securejobsandfundingcertainty@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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