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New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today that the number of suicides across the country remains too high and has continued to increase in some jurisdictions, demonstrating the need for all people bereaved by suicide to have access to specialised postvention support, says Jesuit Social Services’ Support After Suicide program.
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Postvention should be part of the narrative this World Suicide Prevention Day
Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, Jesuit Social Services’ Support After Suicide program remembers and honours the lives lost to suicide and acknowledges the immense grief and incredible strength of their loved ones left behind.
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Watering down of landmark youth justice reform won’t create stronger communities
The Victorian Government’s decision to abandon plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 is deeply disappointing and at odds with international evidence and the recommendations of experts dedicated to improving outcomes for communities, reducing crime and supporting children to get their lives on track.
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Youth Justice Bill a chance to support children towards more positive futures
With the Victorian Government’s landmark Youth Justice Bill to be debated in Parliament from today, Jesuit Social Services has urged the state’s political leaders to look at the evidence of what works in creating stronger and more cohesive communities and to commit to evidence-based reform that allows all children to flourish.
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With a month remaining before polls open, Jesuit Social Services has released its priorities for youth justice and climate justice ahead of the Northern Territory election. A detailed election platform released this week outlines four priorities and 12 recommendations to create a fairer, more equal and sustainable future for all Territorians.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect provides better support for hardworking carers
Jesuit Social Services recently launched the new home of its Western Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect centre in Sunshine. This free of charge service offers a range of supports for family, carers, kin and supporters of people who are experiencing mental health and substance use challenges, and is the outcome of a key recommendation…
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Youth Justice Bill a mixed bag of reforms, emphasis must be on evidence-based solutions
The Victorian Government’s long-awaited Youth Justice Bill, recently introduced into Parliament, contains a comprehensive suite of reforms. While some of these will support vulnerable children onto more positive pathways, others are not aligned with evidence about how to best respond to people who have contact with the justice system.
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Refugee Week 2024: Jesuit Social Services celebrates the valuable contribution made by refugees
Jesuit Social Services is proud to once again be a partner of Refugee Week, which runs this year from 16 to 22 June, and presents an important reminder for us all to reflect on the refugee experience and to warmly welcome people into our communities.
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Expansion of healthier masculinities schools work will support violence prevention
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the Victorian Government’s funding announcement to expand the organisation's Modelling Respect and Equality (MoRE) program into more Victorian schools. The MoRE program was piloted in 60 Victorian schools and the new funding will allow Jesuit Social Services to roll out the program into a further 240 schools over the next four…