LCSA Members Census
LCSA is calling on all member organisations to complete our Member Census 2026 Survey. The Census is designed to give LCSA baseline information of the sector, and will illustrate the important work we do in order to bolster our advocacy, particularly in the lead up to the NSW state election in March 2027.
Survey Closing Date: Mon 30 March 2026 (11:59 PM)
The Community Value of neighbourhood and community centres in NSW:
Your participation in the Census will contribute to the Community Value figure of neighbourhood and community centres (NCCs) in NSW, a powerful figure that will assist LCSA and members to advocate for funding and policy changes. The Community Value of NCCs already exist in Victoria and Queensland. The more organisations that contribute to the Census, the stronger position we’ll be in to pursue further investment into NCCs throughout the state.
For completing the LCSA Census, you will receive:
- The state-level Community Value of NCCs – powerful information that you can use for advocacy, communications to funding bodies, grant applications, annual reports and AGMs
- A district/regional Community Value figure – contingent on a high district/region participation rate
Unique URL:
The unique URL generated for your organisation can be used to:
- Complete the survey over several sessions or devices, saving your progress along the way
- Share with other members of your team if needed.
Once you complete the survey, you won’t be able to access it with your unique URL. Please contact LCSA if you need to reopen and change your response.
Who should complete the survey?: Your organisation can decide who in your team is best placed to complete the survey. Please complete only one survey for your organisation.
How long will the survey take?: The survey should take between 30-60 minutes, provided you have relevant organisational documents with you, like your 2024-2025 annual report and audited financial statements.
PDF attachment: This PDF copy is for preview purposes only. Please note that the survey must be completed online using the unique URL provided.
Technical support: If you need technical support or clarity on survey questions, please contact LCSA at [email protected]. Please allow at least two business days for a response. You will hear from either the LCSA team or one of LCSA’s two academic partners for the 2026 Census, Shaun Wilson or Luke Ashton.
Data sovereignty: Your data is confidential and will only be used by LCSA for advocacy and analysis. You can print a copy of your answers for your records at the end of your survey.