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Despite tough economic climate, Victorian Budget 2024/25 delivers some positive investments into early interventions
- 7 May 2024
The Victorian Budget 2024/25, handed down today amid a tight fiscal environment and cost-of-living pressures experienced by many in the community, delivers some positive and responsible investments into early interventions that will support people to lead healthy and positive lives.
Plans to end gender-based violence must include greater emphasis on intervention at the earliest opportunity
- 3 May 2024
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.
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.
Government backflip on bail reform risks entrenching teens in justice system
- 21 March 2024
The Victorian Government’s backflip on promised bail reform and the announced plan to trial electronic monitoring for young people on bail do not support the evidence of what works in reducing re-offending, and will only further entrench marginalised young people in the criminal justice system.
New extreme heat research shows disadvantaged communities experience climate impacts the worst
- 4 March 2024
New research by ACOSS into the impact of extreme heat is an important addition to the growing body of evidence demonstrating the disproportionate effect extreme climate conditions have on people experiencing disadvantage, we said in our media release.
Rigid ideals related to masculinity drive violence, hostility towards women, sexual harassment, and men’s own poor mental health, new Man Box research reveals
- 1 February 2024
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.
Early intervention critical in addressing drivers of youth crime
- 22 December 2023
New data published by the Crime Statistics Agency, showing that the number of crimes committed in Victoria by children aged 10 to 17 has increased by more than 30 per cent over the past year, is an important reminder that more intensive intervention services are needed to address the drivers of crime says Jesuit Social…
Action to address climate change and health must include a focus on place-based approaches
- 1 December 2023
With COP28 expected to raise the profile of the relationship between climate change and health, our leaders must ensure a commitment to the integration of health equity and social justice into climate change policy and finance, through strong supports for community-led approaches.
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.
World's largest child sexual abuse perpetration prevalence study recommends significant investment in early intervention measures
- 20 November 2023
The first nationally representative research into the prevalence of child sexual offending behaviours and attitudes, released today by Jesuit Social Services and UNSW, has shed unprecedented light on sexually abusive behaviours and feelings among Australian men.