Policy submissions

Here you’ll find a wide selection of policy papers and submissions we’ve published. Each paper draws on our experience working with disadvantaged youth, families and communities.

Submission in response to the Department of Social Services’ Issues Paper – A stronger, more diverse and independent community sector
- 22 November 2023
Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute a submission in response to the Department of Social Services’ Issues Paper on the Federal Government’s election commitment for “a stronger, more diverse and independent community sector”. Our submission argues reform is needed to change the way Government works with and funds community services organisations.
Response to the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse
- 2 November 2023
Jesuit Social Services welcomed the opportunity to respond to the National Office for Child Safety’s consultation paper, Understanding sexual behaviours displayed by children and young people: National principles and key terminology.
Submission to the National Housing and Homelessness Plan
- 30 October 2023
Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute a submission to the National Housing and Homelessness Plan – a 10-year Federal Government strategy to inform future housing and homelessness policy in Australia and help more Australians access safe and affordable housing. The Plan comes as an unprecedented housing crisis grips Australia. The gulf between demand for…
Submission to the Multicultural Framework Review
- 24 October 2023
Jesuit Social Services welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Multicultural Framework Review, making recommendations to support a cohesive and multicultural Australia that celebrates the contributions of migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum.
Submission to the NDIS Review
- 21 September 2023
Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute a submission to the NDIS Review, which examined the design, operations and sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Submission to the National Children’s Commissioner Youth Justice and Child Wellbeing Reform across Australia
- 21 August 2023
Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute a submission to the National Children’s Commissioner Youth Justice and Child Wellbeing Reform across Australia.
Submission to the Inquiry into Australia's Human Rights Framework
- 7 August 2023
Jesuit Social Services made submission to the Federal Government’s National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality in early 2023, advocating for a strategy that recognises and addresses harmful gender norms for people of all genders.
Submission to the Federal Government’s National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality
- 24 July 2023
Jesuit Social Services made submission to the Federal Government’s National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality in early 2023, advocating for a strategy that recognises and addresses harmful gender norms for people of all genders.
Justice Reinvestment Design Submission
- 29 May 2023
Read our submission to the Justice Reinvestment Design Project.
Submission to the Productivity Commission's Inquiry into Philanthropy
- 23 May 2023
Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute a submission to the Productivity Commission's Inquiry into Philanthropy – an opportunity to analyse motivations for and grow philanthropic giving in Australia, in line with the Federal Government's goal to double philanthropic giving by 2030.

Policy submissions

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