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Disadvantage must be considered as a central issue in response to disability
- 12 August 2016
Jesuit Social Services recently provided a submission to the discussion paper of the Victorian state disability plan for 2017-2020. The Victorian state disability plan is a government policy framework for improving the way services and environments work for people with disabilities. Our submission,...
Homelessness is a scandal and must not be allowed to continue
- 1 August 2016
National homelessness week is always an embarrassment. And rightly so. We pride ourselves that we are a respectful society, but there is no greater sign of disrespect than to allow people to be homeless. Nothing eats into our self-respect more than to wonder where we and our family will sleep...
Calling for Just Justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cognitive impairments
- 21 June 2016
In the Northern Territory, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cognitive impairments are being indefinitely detained in prison despite not being charged....
New mental health funding model brings uncertainty and instability
- 10 June 2016
Yesterday (June 9), Professor Patrick McGorry from Orygen, the world-leading youth mental health program, ensured that mental health is given the focus it deserves during the federal election campaign with a powerful address to the National Press Club....
2016-17 Victorian State Budget responds to needs of a growing population
- 5 May 2016
The 2016-17 Victorian State Budget has been welcomed by the community and social services sector....