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Victorian Budget 2020/21 creates a stronger, more cohesive state
The Victorian Government’s 2020/21 Budget, handed down today, provides unprecedented funding...
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New place-based centre for research and action will support marginalised communities to flourish
Putting local communities at the heart of decision making, and empowering communities to give...
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Victorian Government’s social housing spend a step towards a stronger state
The Victorian Government’s $5.3 billion investment into social and affordable housing, announced...
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Mental health funding welcome, but more postvention funding needed
The Victorian Government’s $868.6m investment into fixing the state’s mental health system,...
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Report highlights areas for reform in mental health system to prevent suicides
A report released today by Jesuit Social Services’ Support After Suicide program shows that parents, partners, children and siblings are struggling in silence against a mental health system that they feel leaves them unsupported and uninformed to care for loved ones at risk of suicide. ...
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New funding a step towards goal of every Victorian having access to safe and secure housing
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...
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Second medically supervised injecting room will save lives for Victorians struggling with addiction
Jesuit Social Services welcomes Victoria’s second medically supervised injecting room, announced today by the Victorian Government. ...
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Funding boost to legal assistance services will support vulnerable Victorians
The Victorian Government’s $17.5 million funding boost to frontline legal assistance services including Victoria Legal Aid, Community Legal Centres and Aboriginal legal services will ensure that vulnerable Victorians will have access to vital services during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Jesuit...
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Social security boost welcome; longer-term support needed
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...