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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. ...
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Submission to the Inquiry into Victoria’s Criminal Justice System
COVID-19 has shown that alternative ways of operating the justice system are possible, and that there is an opportunity to ‘build back better’ with a socially and environmentally just system that is driven by evidence and best practice. ...
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Keeping ‘Youth at the Centre’ of our 5th National Justice Symposium
[caption id="attachment_8668" align="alignright" width="300"] Julie Edwards with international speakers Candice C. Jones and Clinton Lacey in their session at the National Justice Symposium[/caption] ...
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Submission to Victoria's State Disability Plan 2021-25
Jesuit Social Services contributed to the consultation conducted by the Victorian Government on the next State Disability Plan 2021-25. ...
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Submission on mandatory sentencing and community-based sentencing options in the Northern Territory
Jesuit Social Services was pleased to contribute to the Northern Territory Law Reform Committee’s consultation on mandatory sentencing and community-based sentencing options. ...
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Update on our engagement with the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System
In July 2019, Jesuit Social Services made a written submission to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. Our aim was to facilitate the voice and experience of our participants and program staff in relation to mental health and wellbeing. ...
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Submission to the inquiry into environmental infrastructure in Victoria
Investment in our environmental infrastructure is a crucial element of building more equitable, sustainable, and resilient communities. Jesuit Social Services therefore commends the initiation of this Inquiry into Environmental Infrastructure for Growing Populations, and welcomes the opportunity to...