Jesuit Social Services’ response to the Victorian state disability plan 2017-2020

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.