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Budget’s emphasis on health and wellbeing will support many Victorians
- 3 May 2022
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.
Incoming Federal Government must focus on creating a more compassionate and just Australia
- 22 April 2022
Less than one month out from the Federal Election, Jesuit Social Services calls on political leaders to commit to policies, practices and investments that allow all Australians the opportunity to reach their full potential
Zero emissions transition plan must prioritise affected communities
- 5 April 2022
The latest report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which assesses methods for reducing greenhouse gases to mitigate climate change, is a reminder that people experiencing disadvantage and communities with livelihoods dependent on emissions-intensive industries must be a focus in the urgent transition to a clean economy, says Jesuit Social Services.…
Temporary Budget measures come at expense of plans to tackle rising inequality
- 30 March 2022
The Federal Budget 2022-23, handed down last night, contains a range of spending measures to provide temporary relief around the current cost of living pressures being experienced by millions of Australians, but is ultimately a missed opportunity to make a sustainable difference to issues such as inequality, affordable housing and climate change, says Jesuit Social…
Emphasis on place-based responses an effective way to prevent crime
- 24 March 2022
The implementation of a range of recommendations to prevent crime through targeted work in disadvantaged communities, as highlighted in the final report of the Inquiry into Victoria’s Criminal Justice System, will ultimately support a more cohesive Victoria with less crime and fewer victims, says Jesuit Social Services.
National policies and place-based solutions crucial to address climate change
- 1 March 2022
A new report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which outlines a number of key climate-related risks for Australia, is a reminder of the urgency for evidence-based and inclusive climate action. It also highlights that the effects of climate change are being felt at community level right across Australia, says Jesuit…
Expanded access to skills and training will support cohesive communities
- 18 February 2022
The Victorian Government’s expansion of a program that provides free and subsidised skills and training services to refugees and people seeking asylum will ensure more people can make a positive contribution to the community and reach their potential, says Jesuit Social Services. “Access to skills and training, and in turn employment, are critical for all…
Prevention and education critical in ending violence against women
- 9 February 2022
The implementation of adequately funded prevention and education services are vital in fostering safe and respectful relationships, and ultimately working towards the goal of ending violence against women, says Jesuit Social Services. “We applaud the strength and courage of 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins, who today delivered powerful addresses to…
Vulnerable people need urgent support to navigate Omicron crisis
- 2 February 2022
The ongoing Omicron crisis, which has seen tens of thousands of new COVID-19 cases each day, severe shortages of rapid antigen tests and low-income areas lagging in booster vaccination rates, must serve as an urgent reminder that new and equitable approaches are needed to support vulnerable people and communities through this challenging period, says Jesuit…
NT prison lockdown an urgent reminder youth justice reform is needed
- 14 January 2022
Reports that the Alice Springs youth detention facility is in lockdown after four residents tested positive for COVID-19 reveal a deeper youth justice crisis requiring urgent legislative and operational reform, says Jesuit Social Services. “We are deeply concerned about the young people in Alice Springs after media reports that the facility is locked-down due to…

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