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 Federal Senate Inquiry into Nauru and Manus Island
- 8 November 2016
People who come to Australia seeking asylum are among the most vulnerable members of our community. Respect for their human dignity and health and wellbeing requires that they are properly fed, sheltered, safe, provided with appropriate educational opportunities, receive medical care and have their claims adjudicated fairly within a reasonable timeframe. Our submission to the…
New South Wales 2017/18 State Budget Submission
- 8 November 2016
Based on our experience working with vulnerable communities and evidence of what works, Jesuit Social Services’ submission to the 2017/18 NSW State Budget calls on the NSW Government to invest in two key areas: entrenched disadvantage addressing male violence Get your copy Download our submission to the NSW 2017/18 State Budget.
Submission to Victoria's draft 30-year infrastructure strategy
- 4 November 2016
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to Victoria’s Draft 30-year Infrastructure Strategy. Infrastructure plays a crucial role in fostering safe, strong and healthy communities. Good infrastructure is about providing access to education, quality health care, employment and sustainable housing, and can provide communities with opportunities to foster a sense of belonging and social cohesion.…
Introducing competition and choice into human services
- 4 November 2016
These submissions comment on the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into introducing competition and informed user choice into human services, as well as a parallel inquiry, the People’s Inquiry into Privatisation initiated by the Public Services International (PSI) Australia. Jesuit Social Services is a strong advocate for innovative and quality human services. Our programs have developed in response to local…
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