Media releases Archives - Jesuit Social Services

Tax reform an important step in addressing housing crisis
- 12 May 2026
Jesuit Social Services welcomes tonight’s Federal Budget as recognition of the structural inequalities contributing to disadvantage and the role safe, affordable and stable housing can play in supporting people to flourish., says Jesuit Social Services.
Victoria’s Budget misses the mark on fairness, prevention and early intervention
- 5 May 2026
The Victorian Government’s 2026 State Budget includes some positive measures to address current cost-of-living challenges but is ultimately a missed opportunity to invest more into prevention and early intervention in relation to crime and to support stronger communities, says Jesuit Social Services.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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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