The leading peak body for
the not-for-profit sector in Southern NSW

Over 30 Years of Dedicated Service

We are the leading peak body supporting and advocating for not-for-profit community and human services in Southern New South Wales. With over 30 years of dedicated service, we have established ourselves as the voice of community services in the region, empowering the industry by representing the views of our members and the communities they serve to policymakers.

Our Role & Impact

We play a crucial role in instigating social change to improve the experiences of people and communities facing vulnerability and disadvantage. We work towards a resilient and informed industry by being an assertive 'voice at the table' with influencers and decision-makers.

Planning & Facilitation

We provide strategic planning and facilitation services to help organisations collaborate, plan for the future and drive positive change through tailored workshops, consultations and planning support.

Partnerships & Collaborations

We help organisations build effective, equitable partnerships through practical guidance, resources and support to ensure collaboration delivers meaningful outcomes.

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What do we do for our members?

MEMBERSHIPS

  • We support efforts to end the chronic underfunding of community service organisations by advocating for improved funding and grants management models, ensuring long-term viability and alignment with the National Not-for-Profit Blueprint.

  • When government policies change, things can get confusing. Our Project Officers help our members to understand re-orientate their objectives to help them maintain funding where possible.

  • Many of our members specialise in delivering a comprehensive range of disability support services, including essential home and living assistance. It is part of our mission to ensure our members can continue delivering these vital disability support services, even as government funding models shift and evolve.

  • For our members who work across disability support, We help advocate for a strong, national approach to Foundational Supports and Quality & Urgent Payment Reform, urging government collaboration to build a sustainable, high-quality disability service system that protects providers and ensures no one is forced to trade safety for affordability.

  • In the Illawarra and South Coast, women make up a significant portion of the social services workforce, structural barriers continue to limit access to secure employment, training, and affordable housing—Community Industry Group calls for targeted investment in essential worker housing, accessible training pathways, and fair remuneration to ensure these essential workers can continue supporting our region.

  • Community Industry Group advocates for increased access to affordable, high-quality Early Childhood Education and Care in our region by supporting extended hours services, investment in childcare deserts, and the continued funding of the 15% wage increase for ECEC workers to ensure families and children get the support they need.

  • When government policies change, things can get confusing. Our Project Officers help our members to understand re-orientate their objectives to help them maintain funding where possible., so they can continue to serve their youth and family services to the best of their ability.

  • Community Industry Group supports members who work with culturally diverse communities by providing guidance and resources to help them manage their finances, strengthen their boards, and effectively support and develop their staff.

Aunty June Lowe

Acknowledgement of Country

Community Industry Group acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land, and their Elders. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture, the world’s oldest living culture, and the contribution they make to the life of this region and our country. We acknowledge that we live and work on Aboriginal land and recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of Aboriginal people.