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Following this week’s meeting of National Cabinet to discuss the national crisis of gender-based violence, which resulted in the announcement of a range of priorities for the Federal as well as state and territory Governments, Jesuit Social Services says there must be a greater emphasis on prevention and early intervention.
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Scrapping plans for second medically supervised injection room at odds with expert advice
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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Australian men who most strongly endorse rigid attitudes related to masculinity are more likely to have used violence, sexually abused their partner, sexually harassed women, experienced poor mental health, and displayed problematic gambling behaviours, according to new research released today by Jesuit Social Services.
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First-of-its-kind national forum for LGBTQIA+ people navigating suicide bereavement launches
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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Independent Review Panel will enable effective and meaningful youth justice reform
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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No referendum result a sombre outcome for all
Jesuit Social Services says the No result of yesterday’s Voice to Parliament referendum is a disappointing outcome that hinders progress towards self-determination and reconciliation, and urges continued solidarity with First Nations communities.
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New suicide data shows the ongoing need for specialised bereavement support
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 loss.
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Stop It Now! Australia is working to keep children safe
One year into delivering the child sexual abuse prevention service Stop it Now! Australia, an anonymous service for people worried about their own or someone else’s sexual thoughts and behaviours in relation to children, preliminary evaluation analysis by the University of Melbourne demonstrates the service is having its intended effect of working with individuals to reduce risk factors and increasing protective factors.
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Strengthen supported housing for people with multiple and complex needs
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.