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 to the consultation on mandatory registration of supported independent living (SIL) and support coordination
- 12 March 2025
Drawing on our experience as a registered provider, we offer recommendations to strengthen the registration process to better protect participants, address conflicts of interest within the disability support sector, and improve service quality throughout the NDIS ecosystem.
Submission to the Consultation on Foundational Supports
- 9 December 2024
We welcome the introduction of Foundational Supports, and believe well-designed additional supports for people with disability, including information, advice and capacity building, can improve the accessibility and inclusivity of all services for a person with disability, regardless of the existence of an NDIS plan.
Response to the National Suicide Prevention Strategy
- 31 October 2024
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. Our response welcomes a broad approach to suicide prevention that accounts for diverse health needs, addresses socio-economic factors and recognises the disproportionate ways that suicide and suicide distress impacts different population groups.
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 Consultation on Victoria’s new Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy
- 14 September 2022
Jesuit Social Services welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the development of Victoria’s next Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy. We note the importance of this consultation, given that suicide continues to impact many individuals, families and communities in Victoria. In this submission, Jesuit Social Services Services advocates for a well-functioning mental health system that meets…
Submission in response to the draft National Disability Advocacy Framework
- 26 August 2022
We believe that every person living with a disability in Australia should have access to the opportunities in life that enable them to thrive. Jesuit Social Services expressed this vision in a submission to the redevelopment of Australia’s National Disability Advocacy Framework.
Federal Election 2022 platform – A blueprint for a just recovery
- 21 April 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many pre-existing social and economic issues in Australia to the fore, from housing stress, to poverty, family violence, and insecure employment. As an organisation working with some of the most disadvantaged members of the community, we have witnessed firsthand the disproportionate impact of this crisis on already marginalised people and…
Advocating for a mental health system that supports everyone to flourish
- 3 December 2021
A focus on mental health and wellbeing has become increasingly important for communities and all levels of government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Building and nourishing strong mental health and wellbeing enables us to navigate challenges, reach our full potential and heal. This year, Jesuit Social Services has contributed to a wide range of reforms that…
Submission to the National Disability Insurance Agency’s Home and Living Policy
- 15 October 2021
Jesuit Social Services recently contributed a submission to the development of the National Disability Insurance Agency’s (NDIA) Home and Living Policy. The aim of the consultation was to inform the way the NDIA supports participants to pursue their home and living goals. Our submission was based on our experience in engaging with disadvantaged people and…
Submission to Victoria's State Disability Plan 2021-25
- 14 May 2021
Jesuit Social Services contributed to the consultation conducted by the Victorian Government on the next State Disability Plan 2021-25. Our written feedback specifically addresses topics outlined in the Consultation Paper as well as additional areas of concern we believe warrant further attention. The submission commends the Victorian Government’s proposed human-rights based approach as well as…