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 2017/18 Victorian State Budget
- 2 November 2016
Based on our experience working with vulnerable communities and evidence of what works, Jesuit Social Services’ submission to the 2017/18 Victorian State Budget calls on the Victorian Government to invest in the following areas: entrenched disadvantage addressing male violence housing out-of-home care youth and adult justice mental health Get your copy Download a summary of…
Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory – our response
- 31 October 2016
This submission responds to the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory. In it, we draw on almost 40 years’ experience accompanying people involved, or at risk of becoming involved, in the criminal justice system. We also draw on evidence of how to create better outcomes for young people…
Productivity Commission’s inquiry: introducing competition and informed user choice into human services
- 28 September 2016
This submission comments on the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into introducing competition and informed user choice into human services. Jesuit Social Services is a strong advocate for innovative and quality human services. Our programs have developed in response to local community needs, working with the community to support those most vulnerable in our society. This submission…
Victoria Legal Aid Means Test Review Consultation Paper
- 28 September 2016
This submission responds to the Victoria Legal Aid Means Test Review Consultation Paper. Jesuit Social Services believes every Victorian should have the opportunity to access legal services so that they can appropriately exercise their rights in the face of a court or tribunal appearance. Our submission focuses on the difficulties some groups face in accessing…
Creating a just and safe Northern Territory
- 12 August 2016
Jesuit Social Services’ election platform, Creating a just and safe Northern Territory, calls on parties and candidates to commit to two key areas for action to tackle the root causes of disadvantage: 1. Ensure all children and young people have the opportunity to flourish Ensure all children have access to early childhood education and health…
Jesuit Social Services’ response to the Victorian state disability plan 2017-2020
- 15 July 2016
This submission draws on Jesuit Social Services’ experience engaging with vulnerable people and communities throughout Australia. It focuses on the intersections of disability with complex needs, disadvantage and involvement in the justice system. Get your copy Download Jesuit Social Services response to the Victorian state disability plan
Enabling Justice Project Consultation Paper
- 22 June 2016
This Consultation Paper is the result of a collaboration between Jesuit Social Services and RMIT University’s Centre for Innovative Justice, which addresses the over-representation of people with acquired brain injuries (ABIs) in the criminal justice system. The paper gives voice to the experience of participants in the Enabling Justice Project who have an ABI and…
Senate Inquiry into the indefinite detention of people with cognitive and psychiatric impairment in Australia
- 27 April 2016
This submission responds to the 2015 Senate Inquiry into the indefinite detention of people with cognitive and psychiatric impairment in Australia. The submission focuses on people with cognitive impairment, however, many of its recommendations are also relevant to people with psychiatric impairment within the criminal justice system. The submission identifies that Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders, people with a…
Submission to the Victorian State Budget 2016-17
- 8 April 2016
Our submission the 2016-17 Victorian State Budget calls on the Andrews government to invest in five priority areas: Implementing place-based approaches to address entrenched disadvantage. Ensuring there is a full continuum of diversion in Victoria’s youth justice system. Building an effective and sustainable adult criminal justice system. Enhancing pathways to participation for people who are disengaged…
Re-engaging disadvantaged learners in education, training and employment
- 31 March 2016
Our policy paper looks at ways to re-engage disadvantaged learners in the Victorian Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. Vulnerable learners often face a number of barriers to engaging in education such as caring responsibilities, inadequate accommodation, physical and mental health conditions, disability, negative experiences of schooling and low levels of confidence in the classroom.…

Policy submissions

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