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The upcoming 2023-24 Federal Budget, to be handed down next month, represents a valuable opportunity for the Federal Government to make targeted and tailored investments to ensure that all Australians have the opportunity to reach their potential and that nobody is left behind, says Jesuit Social...
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Australia must build climate resilient communities as an issue of justice
The latest report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which synthesises the findings of recent reports, is an urgent reminder that Australia must take strong action to address climate change vulnerability and build climate resilient communities as an issue of justice, alongside mitigation measures, says Jesuit Social Services.
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Increased emphasis on engaging with boys and men will lead to better outcomes for all
Read our media release following Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth's address on family violence at the National Press Club.
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Significant failings of WA’s youth detention system require urgent reform
Read our media release responding to Four Corners' investigation into WA's youth detention system.
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Federal Budget contains welcome investments but lifting income support must be an immediate priority
Read our media release responding to the 2022-23 Federal Budget.
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New suicide data highlights need for bereavement support to be available to all
Read our media release responding to the recent release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ annual Causes of Death data.
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Summit must focus on supporting marginalised people into work
Read our media release ahead of the Federal Government’s landmark Jobs and Skills Summit.
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Closing the Gap data shows significant progress still needed to help people flourish
Data released last week by the Productivity Commission, monitoring progress under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, shows that significant work is still needed to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Federal Election result shows Australians want action to reduce inequality
Jesuit Social Services congratulates the incoming Albanese Government on its Federal Election victory, and says the result is a recognition that Australians want to see action on key issues including climate change and reducing poverty and inequality.
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Budget’s emphasis on health and wellbeing will support many Victorians
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.