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.

2026-27 Victorian Pre-Budget Submission
- 23 December 2025
Our 2026-27 Victorian Pre-Budget Submission highlights opportunities for the Government to invest in evidence-based prevention and early intervention to break cycles of entrenched disadvantage, prevent violence and harm, and reduce social and economic costs.
Federal Pre-budget Submission 2026-27
- 22 December 2025
This submission, provided in advance of the 2026-27 Federal Budget, provides a number of system-level recommendations that will support efforts to intervene earlier and break cycles of disadvantage, and recommendations for specific initiatives which can help move the needle for those in our society experiencing acute disadvantage.
2025 Federal Election Platform
- 3 April 2025
Jesuit Social Services’ 2025 Federal Election Platform calls for a commitment from all parties and candidates to delivering research, strategies and programs that support children, young people and their families to live safe and healthy lives.
Federal Pre-budget Submission 2025-26
- 5 February 2025
This submission, provided in advance of the 2025- 26 Federal Budget, highlights opportunities for Government to target spending and policy-making, prioritising research, strategies and programs that support children, young people and their families to live safe and healthy lives.
Priority investments for the 2024/25 Victorian State Budget
- 6 May 2024
While we continue to advocate for a comprehensive set of changes to policies, practices, services and infrastructure, we have identified a priority list of investments we believe are critical and achievable to deliver real change for Victorians currently facing disadvantage. These investments will serve all those across the state by contributing to safe and thriving…
Federal Pre-Budget Submission 2024-25
- 23 February 2024
Jesuit Social Services calls on the Federal government to devote resources towards reducing inequity and exclusion, and ensuring people on the margins are given every opportunity to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. The upcoming budget must provide meaningful cost of living relief, especially for people on the lowest incomes, and must provide adequate and secure…
Submission to the Draft Online Safety Standards consultation
- 28 December 2023
In general, we support the proposed Standards and commend the eSafety Commissioner for proposing them. We believe that the right to protection from exploitation, violence and abuse, and the rights and best interests of children, are paramount.
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.
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 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.