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    Suicide data demonstrates need for better access to specialised postvention support for those left behind

    • 10 October 2024

    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

    • 10 September 2024

    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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    Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect provides better support for hardworking carers

    • 10 July 2024

    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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    Scrapping plans for second medically supervised injection room at odds with expert advice

    • 29 April 2024

    The Victorian Government’s decision to abandon plans for a second medically supervised injecting room in Melbourne is deeply disappointing, and at odds with evidence and expert advice about the best way to support people living with addictions to get help.

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    First-of-its-kind national forum for LGBTQIA+ people navigating suicide bereavement launches

    • 30 November 2023

    LGBTQIA+ people bereaved by suicide have a new space to find support and connection in SASH – a national online forum and resource hub developed for and by LGBTQIA+ people bereaved by suicide launching on 5 December by Jesuit Social Services’ Support After Suicide program. 

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    New suicide data shows the ongoing need for specialised bereavement support

    • 2 October 2023

    The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) annual Causes of Death data, released last week, shows that the suicide rate has sadly continued to increase over the past decade pointing to the need for evidence-based and compassionate postvention support to care for the mental health and wellbeing to the increasing number of Australians impacted by suicide…

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    New suicide data highlights need for bereavement support to be available to all

    • 19 October 2022

    Read our media release responding to the recent release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ annual Causes of Death data.

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    Budget’s emphasis on health and wellbeing will support many Victorians

    • 3 May 2022

    he Victorian Budget 2022/23, handed down today, contains a range of investments to help the health and wellbeing of Victorians including vulnerable people. Building on last year’s significant spending, this year’s focus areas include mental health and housing.

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    Incoming Federal Government must focus on creating a more compassionate and just Australia

    • 22 April 2022

    Less than one month out from the Federal Election, Jesuit Social Services calls on political leaders to commit to policies, practices and investments that allow all Australians the opportunity to reach their full potential

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    Victorian Budget investments will create stronger communities

    • 20 May 2021

    The Victorian Government’s 2021-22 Budget provides a range of critical investments to help people and communities, including marginalised Victorians, to flourish says Jesuit Social Services. “Today’s Budget has been handed down at a time when our society is still being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. After an extremely challenging 15 months for our entire community,…

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