About Us
Who we are
The Local Community Services Association (LCSA) is the peak body of Neighbourhood and Community Centres in NSW. Formed in 1974, it continues to resource and support members to grow as community development organisations, and to advocate and represent them amongst government and policy makers.
Our aim of promoting and fostering social justice across NSW communities is guided by community development principles and strategies, which enables us to work with committees and communities to strengthen local management, ensure decision making has a long-term focus on preventing and reducing social problems, rather than blaming marginalised individuals and groups and to create a fair distribution of resources and opportunity for the entire community.
What we do
LCSA supports and resources member centres with our:
• Funded projects
• Regional meetings, facilitations and networking opportunities
• Annual conference
• Partnerships with like-minded organisations
• Publications and online resources
Our aims
• Promote social justice through community development
• Maintain and promote locally managed, integrated community services
• Identify issues affecting members and develop strategies to address them
• Connect members and encourage networking for mutual support and action
• Support and resource members to meet community needs
• Advocate for, and represent members' interests to government and policy makers
• Manage LCSA resources effectively and accountably
LCSA Constitution, last amended September 2004
Neighbourhood and Community Centre Policy 2003
LCSA Committee Members 2009-10
Our funding structure
LCSA income comprises Community Services (formerly DOCS) funding under the Community Strengthening stream of the Community Services Grants Program (CSGP), and membership rates.
