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    Independent Review Panel will enable effective and meaningful youth justice reform

    • 3 November 2023

    The Victorian Government’s appointment of an Independent Review Panel to deliver its commitment to raising the age of criminal responsibility from 10 is a positive step towards effective and evidence-based justice reform.

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    Strengthen supported housing for people with multiple and complex needs

    • 10 August 2023

    People at risk of homelessness who have multiple and complex needs, including cognitive impairments, must have better access to supported housing that is tailored to their needs to prevent them falling through service gaps and into homelessness, says Jesuit Social Services during Homelessness Week.

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    New housing initiatives will support more people to flourish

    • 10 December 2021

    The Victorian Government’s recent housing initiatives – including a new social housing complex and funding for projects to support young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness – will ensure more Victorians have a safe and secure place to call home, says Jesuit Social Services. “It is extremely challenging for people to flourish or reach…

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    Post-release housing project will help more people get back on track

    • 2 June 2021

    The Victorian Government’s funding extension for a community residential facility in Maribyrnong that provides short term accommodation to men who would otherwise exit the prison system into homelessness will help more vulnerable people to get their lives back on track, and reduce the chances of re-offending, says Jesuit Social Services. “We commend the Victorian Government…

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    Victorian Budget 2020/21 creates a stronger, more cohesive state

    • 24 November 2020

    The Victorian Government’s 2020/21 Budget, handed down today, provides unprecedented funding to vital social services and supports to help all Victorians to navigate through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond, says Jesuit Social Services. “Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas said today that COVID-19 has shone a bright light on some of the dark cracks in our society,…

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    Victorian Government’s social housing spend a step towards a stronger state

    • 16 November 2020

    The Victorian Government’s $5.3 billion investment into social and affordable housing, announced ahead of next week’s Victorian State Budget 2020/21, will improve the lives of thousands of vulnerable Victorians and ultimately ensure the state is stronger and more cohesive, says Jesuit Social Services. “We commend the Victorian Government on this unprecedented funding announcement, which will…

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    Federal Budget a missed opportunity to support the most marginalised

    • 7 October 2020
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    New funding a step towards goal of every Victorian having access to safe and secure housing

    • 15 June 2020

    The Victorian Government’s $9.8 million funding to extend the emergency accommodation of people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic, and plan pathways into longterm housing, is a positive step towards the goal of every Victorian having access to safe and secure housing, says Jesuit Social Services. “Safe and secure housing helps provide a solid foundation…

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    Second medically supervised injecting room will save lives for Victorians struggling with addiction

    • 9 June 2020

    Jesuit Social Services welcomes Victoria’s second medically supervised injecting room, announced today by the Victorian Government.  An independent panel last year recommended a new site be built after its review of a medically supervised injecting room in North Richmond found it had saved lives and helped thousands of Victorians struggling with addiction to get help.…

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    Social security boost welcome; longer-term support needed

    • 23 March 2020

    The Federal Government’s decision to temporarily boost the Jobseeker Allowance (formerly known as Newstart) and the Youth Allowance Job Seeker payment for six months during the unfolding COVID-19 health crisis is extremely welcome – and demonstrates the need for longer-term solutions to support people on the margins, says Jesuit Social Services. “The COVID-19 crisis has…

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