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Dropping off the Edge is Jesuit Social Services' landmark research into locational disadvantage, conducted over more than 20 years. Through major reports mapping disadvantage across every community in Australia, released in 2007, 2015 and 2021, Dropping off the Edge shows clearly that complex and entrenched disadvantage is experienced by a small but persistent number of locations in each state and territory across Australia.
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Jesuit Social Services builds awareness of injustice and advocate for social change based on grounded research and experience.One of the key ways we advocate for change is through the media, including providing a platform for our frontline staff and program participants to share their experiences with the broader community.We also regularly publish media releases responding to current issues and supporting our policy and research work.
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Place-based approaches unlocking inclusive employment opportunities for marginalised people
In communities where mainstream employment programs aren’t able to meet the needs of marginalised job seekers, place-based approaches have great potential to unlock new opportunities for people excluded from the workforce.
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Dropping off the Edge 2021 launch
Jesuit Social Services invites you to join us for the launch of Dropping off the Edge 2021, the latest edition of our research into place-based disadvantage in Australia. This will be the fifth edition of our research that has spanned more than 20 years.