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Submission to the Consultation on Victoria’s new Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy
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. ...
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Submission in response to the draft National Disability Advocacy Framework
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.
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Submission to Victoria's inquiry into children affected by parental incarceration
We know that when a person goes to prison their entire community and family, including children, are impacted. Limiting people’s involvement with the justice system by ensuring prison is reserved only as an option of last resort, and keeping families connected is the best way to prevent this harm...
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Federal Election 2022 platform – A blueprint for a just recovery
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 communities.
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Submission to the Review of the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement
Jesuit Social Services works with many people – especially those with mental health and substance misuse issues, newly-arrived refugees and migrants, those exiting prison, and those leaving out-of-home care – who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness, inappropriate or unsafe housing,...
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Submission to the Inquiry into the Protections within the Victorian Planning Framework
Jesuit Social Services recently contributed a submission to the Inquiry into the Protections within the Victorian Planning Framework. ...
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Prisons, climate and a just transition
Australia, like many other countries, is seeing the damaging impact of climate change on communities and ecosystems. In the face of these worsening climate change impacts, marginalised people and communities are most at risk, including people in prison. In December 2019, when bushfires burned close...
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Submission to the Cultural Review of the Adult Custodial Corrections System
Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute a response to the Cultural Review of the Adult Custodial Corrections System. ...
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Advocating for a mental health system that supports everyone to flourish
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...
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Submission to the National Disability Insurance Agency’s Home and Living Policy
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. ...